Collecting Agates And Jaspers For Beginners

Author : Stones Roger
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9783755431176

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Collecting Agates and Jaspers for Beginners by Stones Roger Pdf

Jasper is a beautiful stone, and the variation is enough to make any collector excited. When you’re diving into the world of rock collecting, they’re a great start. Agates come in a dazzling array of varieties, and they’re found in the collection of most rockhounds. They’re beautiful, readily found, and extremely tough. It makes them ideal for a variety of specimen types in addition to jewelry. For the beginning jasper and agates collector, there are a lot of questions. Fortunately, there are also easy answers! Walking riverbeds is the best way to find jasper nodules in an area. Riverbeds collect stones over time, and dry ones are a treasure trove. Once you begin to learn how stones collect in the area, you’ll be able to quickly find areas that are likely sources. In this guide, I will be teaching you what jasper and agates are, where you can find them, and even give you some tips to make your next collecting trip a huge success. You will also be getting some expert ideas on what to do with them once they’ve been found! ORDER YOUR COPY NOW

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440237515

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Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America by Patti Polk Pdf

Treasures of the Earth From the author of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals and one of the leading agate collectors in the world, comes this comprehensive guide to collecting agates and jaspers, the most sought after types of collectible rocks on the market today. Designed with all beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced enthusiasts, Collecting Agates and Jaspers helps rockhounds discover these treasures of North America. • The only book on agates and jaspers to offer values. • Featuring nearly 700 beautiful color pictures, descriptions and technical information, the book provides an easy-to-use, quick reference format perfect for home and field. • Organized by U.S. states and provinces in Canada and Mexico, with introductions pinpointing each area's best spots and what you can find there.

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440215308

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Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Patti Polk Pdf

Three Guides in One! Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true "collector." • Easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • Covers both lapidary and mineral display materials • Provides values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Includes organics such as amber, bone, coral, pearl and shell • Lists chemical group, system, hardness, opacity, fracture, specific gravity and more • Contains more than 650 full-color photos • Foreword by Johann Zenz, world renowned agate expert, author and lecturer

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : UIUC:30112082698991

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The Mineral Collector by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kathy J. Rygle,Stephen F. Pedersen
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780943763781

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Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th Edition) by Kathy J. Rygle,Stephen F. Pedersen Pdf

Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska Idaho Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Washington Wyoming Whether you’re digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or “prospector,” with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of “fee dig” mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms. Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting—and possibly profitable—hobby. Equipment and Clothing: What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself). Mining Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods. Gem and Mineral Sites: Directions and maps, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, local camping facilities and more. Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for). Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. Other Features: Where to find your birthstone ... your anniversary stone ... your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more!

Author : James R. Wilson
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781557913364

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A Collector's Guide to Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Localities of Utah by James R. Wilson Pdf

With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.

Author : Carl Ludwig Giesecke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : HARVARD:HW32J1

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A Descriptive Catalogue of a New Collection of Minerals in the Museum of the Royal Dublin Society by Carl Ludwig Giesecke Pdf

Author : Australian Museum,Felix Ratte
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : OXFORD:600025389

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Descriptive Catalogue (with Notes) of the General Collection of Minerals in the Australian Museum by Australian Museum,Felix Ratte Pdf

Author : Ron Gibbs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Agates
ISBN : 0578005557

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Agates and Jaspers by Ron Gibbs Pdf

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440246197

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Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Patti Polk Pdf

Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.

Author : Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland),James Apjohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Minerals
ISBN : NLS:V000288970

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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Simple Minerals in the Systematic Collection of Trinity College, Dublin by Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland),James Apjohn Pdf

Author : Roger Pabian,Brian Jackson,Peter Tandy,John Cromartie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Agates
ISBN : 0643092978

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Agates by Roger Pabian,Brian Jackson,Peter Tandy,John Cromartie Pdf

Illustrated throughout with photographs of these wonderfully colourful minerals. Accompanied by a text from a well-known expert in the field, the book includes both a detailed introduction to the geology of agates and a comprehensive guide to the agates of the world.

Author : Nova Scotian Institute of Natural Science
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Learned institutions and socities
ISBN : HARVARD:32044106432347

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Proceedings and Transactions of the Nova Scotian Institute of Natural Science by Nova Scotian Institute of Natural Science Pdf

Author : Nova Scotian Institute of Science
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Science
ISBN : UIUC:30112028163910

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Proceedings of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science by Nova Scotian Institute of Science Pdf

Author : Dan Lynch,Bob Lynch
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1591932823

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Lake Superior Agates Field Guide by Dan Lynch,Bob Lynch Pdf

Beginner or expert, this is your guide to Lake Superior Agates. The book features four pages of photos and facts for every type of agate found in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and southern Ontario. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look, while the authors' photographs depict the detail needed for identification - no need to guess from line drawings. Identify your finds quickly and easily with this all-in-one resource!