Collecting Rocks Gems And Minerals

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,5 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 : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,5 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 : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511

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My Book of Rocks and Minerals by Devin Dennie Pdf

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Gems
ISBN : OCLC:826869766

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Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Patti Polk Pdf

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,8 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 : John Farndon
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1742459404

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Rocks, Minerals and Gems by John Farndon Pdf

The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......

Author : Lars W. Johnson,Stephen M. Voynick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 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 : Editors of Klutz,Klutz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1338702262

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Maker Lab Light Up Agate Gem Collection by Editors of Klutz,Klutz Pdf

Get the stone-cold facts on rocks! Packed with 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals, this is the perfect kit to start or expand a rock collection. Build a color-changing light-up display with an agate slice: use it as a lamp, or study the stones up close with the included magnifying glass. Learn fun facts about each rock in the fully colored 32-page book including 6 experiments and activities with easy-to-find ingredients from home. Need to Know: 32-page book with details on every rock included, plus 6 additional activities, promotes earth science and the study of minerals. 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals from rainbow-flecked crystal opal to metallic gold radial pyrite. Use the color changing display light to make a shining crystal agate slice lamp. 3AA batteries not included Comes with: Blue Agate Slice + 28 new rocks, materials to build a display light, magnify glass

Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0806997605

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Collecting Gems & Minerals by Chris Pellant Pdf

Imagine that the earth is a giant treasure chest just waiting to be unlocked. Included in her bounty are priceless jewels, glittering gems, and valuable minerals. This full-color guide to the safe and environmentally sound ways of finding and collecting gems and minerals is the key that enables you to explore the treasures of the earth. Learn what gems and minerals are, and how they are formed. Discover the secrets of crystals and find out how mystery minerals are identified. Examine famous gems in history, and see how gems and minerals are used in jewelry and in industry. Once your curiosity has been aroused, prepare to head out and search for gems and minerals on your own. Learn where to look and what equipment and techniques to use. Once you have collected specimens, see how to clean, cut, and polish them. Use the handy tips for organizing and displaying your collection. An easy-to-use identification guide helps you identify the gems and minerals you find. Breathtaking full-color photographs showcase exquisite specimens of colored quartz, amethyst, opal, diamond, jade, zircon, amber, pearl, turquoise, hematite, and many others. With this informative and handy manual as your guide, you will soon be enjoying the rewards of collecting gems and minerals.

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440237454

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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 : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395511372

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Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones by Walter Schumann Pdf

Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

Author : Paige Cooper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1649303114

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Collecting Rocks, Gems And Minerals by Paige Cooper Pdf

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 0681185813

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The Complete Guide to Rocks & Minerals by John Farndon Pdf

Discusses the physical properties of various rocks and minerals and gives instructions for collecting and identifying specimens.

Author : Michael Gordon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781365850486

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Rockhound: A Geography of Collecting by Michael Gordon Pdf

In this book Rockhound: A Geography of Collecting you will be shown Ontario's incredible history of mineral extraction and as you will see, rockhounds follow in the signature that every industry left. The full Rockhound series tells you how and where to find crystals, minerals, gold, diamonds and all manner of rock and mineral treasure. for the collector this book is an absolute gem and an essential guide to Ontario geology as it relates to mineral collecting.