Basic Rockhounding And Prospecting

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493032822

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Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting by Garret Romaine Pdf

A Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding, Gem Collecting, Gold Prospecting, and Fossil Hunting Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It’s the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and where to look for them. Using labs, procedures, pictorials, and discussions to help readers learn, this book will cover the basics of geology, describing the three main rock groups, with extensive pictures to show what to look for and how to figure out what is out there. Look inside for: Geology basics Rules and regulations Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures Popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold Tools of the trade for every level of collector

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493032365

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Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook by Garret Romaine Pdf

This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : FalconGuides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762784709

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The Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook by Garret Romaine Pdf

This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493004690

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Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook by Garret Romaine Pdf

This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures

Author : L J Ettinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1099152100

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Rockhound and Prospector's Bible by L J Ettinger Pdf

This book contains data on the mineral deposits themselves, broken down by magmatic, hydrothermal, secondary and placer deposits, as well as gemstones. Determinative tables, specific geologic environment references and a glossary round out this book. This Bible should appeal to the reader who wants a deeper understanding of geologic processes.-----------------------------I have no hesitation recommending this most useful "Bible" to all students of gemology. Not only will you enjoy reading this book, you will be amazed at what you will learn about the practical aspects of mineral identification, with the assistance of the Determinative Tables and the listing of Geologic Environments of Minerals. Its purchase is highly recommended for students. Len Ettinger's more than decades of expertise in exploration geology is obvious. This is indeed a book to teach the practically applicable basics of field mineral identification and prospecting techniques. -Revered Australian gemologist Grahame Brown, former editor of the Journal of the Gemmological Association of Australia-----------------------------The Rockhound and Prospector's Bible is more than just a basic text for the gold-panner or rockhound. It is actually a study guide which begins by giving the reader a general introduction to Geology. This detailed, yet simple to understand volume is recommended for those who are interested in how mineral and gems came to be, rather than just giving directions to sites where they can be located. - Stanley W. Paher, in the Las Vegas Review Journal

Author : Lars W. Johnson,Stephen M. Voynick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781507215289

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Rockhounding for Beginners by Lars W. Johnson,Stephen M. Voynick Pdf

Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.

Author : Len J. Ettinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Petrology
ISBN : 0961484004

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The Rockhound and Prospector's Bible by Len J. Ettinger Pdf

Author : Jim Magnuson
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591939467

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Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest by Jim Magnuson Pdf

Find success on your rock hunts for popular gems and minerals by selecting the best locations to look for them. Agates, copper, gold—you want to find them! But if you’re searching without a plan, the odds are stacked against you. Whether you’re new to rock hunting or already hold an interest, prospecting is the way to maximize your success. This beginner’s guide by rockhounding expert Jim Magnuson helps you to confidently hunt for a variety of collectible and valuable gems and minerals, including agates, fossils, geodes, and gold. In each chapter, Jim introduces sought-after targets (from Lake Superior Agates to Keokuk Geodes). Then he provides a simple, step-by-step process to finding, collecting, and identifying them in the Upper Midwest. Full-color photographs show the specimens as you’re likely to see them in the field, and range maps tell you if you’re in the right place. Jim points you to locations where you’re allowed to hunt and collect, and he also includes need-to-know information about equipment recommendations, safety, and the legality of collecting. Inside you’ll find: Expert advice: discover what to look for, where to look, and how to prospect Professional photos: see specimens as you’re likely to find them in the field Essential information: learn about collecting rules, safety, and affordable equipment Bonus content: get advice on polishing your finds, metal detecting, and more Perfect for residents and visitors of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest is everything you need in one handy guide.

Author : L. J. Ettinger
Publisher : L J Ettinger
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 0961484047

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The Rockhound and Prospector's Bible by L. J. Ettinger Pdf

Reference and study guide to rocks, minerals, gemstones and prospecting. Describes mineral and gold locations in geological terms. Illustrated throughout with charts and tables.

Author : Richard Dennis Hudson,Rick Hudson
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1551431505

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A Field Guide to Gold, Gemstone and Mineral Sites of British Columbia by Richard Dennis Hudson,Rick Hudson Pdf

These well-researched guidebooks lead gold prospectors and rockhounds to hundreds of mines and collecting areas throughout southwestern British Columbia. Includes mining history and prospecting techniques, directions, maps, site drawings, glossary and local contacts.

Author : James Magnuson
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1591939453

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Rockhounding & Prospecting in the Upper Midwest by James Magnuson Pdf

This informative guide takes an in-depth look at the most sought-after treasures of the Upper Midwest and teaches how to find and even prospect for each kind.

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493062140

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The Practical Geologist by Garret Romaine Pdf

Geology is destiny—understand it and life gets easier. Our ancestors grasped enough about their environment to fashion tools, start fires, erect shelters, and find water. The principles they discovered long ago still apply, and the science behind stronger concrete, usable marble, and more pure metals still stands. The ancients were the first rockhounds out of necessity, and the skills they perfected resonate from medicine to sanitation, from pottery to food preservation. The Practical Geologist traces the impact of geology on the first toolmakers in their trek toward civilization and details how understanding geology allowed for advances in agriculture, construction, weaponry, and the arts. The hacks, shortcuts, and rules described here are still vital for not just homesteaders, campers, hikers, and survivalists—the same geological factors assist us all as we struggle with ever-changing global conditions and reach for the stars. Using full-color pictures, tables, diagrams, and simple language, The Practical Geologist covers the basics of geology and applies them directly to everyday situations, serving as a practical guide to co-existing in the physical world.

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Gems
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031340933

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Gemstones and Minerals by John Sinkankas Pdf

Prospecting and collecting trips; Tools and how to use them; Rock classes and how to recognize them; How mineral deposits form; Field features of mineral deposits; Collecting practices; Preparation of specimens; Storage and exhibit; Marketing mineral specimens and gemstones.

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493014828

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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals by Garret Romaine Pdf

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.

Author : William A. Kappele,Gary Warren
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493009473

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Rockhounding Utah by William A. Kappele,Gary Warren Pdf

A completely updated and revised edition brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .