New Mexico Rockhounding

Author : Martin Freed,Ruta Vaskys
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493057245

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Rockhounding New Mexico by Martin Freed,Ruta Vaskys Pdf

More than a third of New Mexico is public land that holds untold quantities of mineralogical treasure. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. The array and quality of such materials just waiting to be found in New Mexico are almost mind-boggling. Rockhounding New Mexico describes 140 of the state's best rockhound sites, covering popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide describes where and how to collect specimens, includes maps of each site as well as directions, and provides reliable recommendations for accommodations, camping, and other special attractions. It is, in short, a complete and outstanding introduction to the many sides of a fascinating hobby.

Author : Stephen M. Voynick
Publisher : Mountain Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019331797

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New Mexico Rockhounding by Stephen M. Voynick Pdf

New Mexico ranks among the best mineral and fossil collecting regions in the nation and is a destination for rockhounds the world over. Beginning with background information to get you started, New Mexico Rockhounding--organized geographically by county a

Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1889786489

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Gem Trails of New Mexico by James R. Mitchell Pdf

New Mexio is a rockhound's paradise. From micromount and gem quality mineral specimens to fossil pieces of life forms millions of years old there is something of interest for both the novice and experienced collector. This latest fully revised editon of 118 sites updates the old ones and adds 23 new sites. Photos, maps, and detailed site descriptions including GPS coordinates, tools needed, and driving conditions help, along with a mineral locator index, glossary, list of museums and rock clubs plus a full color specimen photo insert.

Author : Martin Freed,Vaskys Ruta
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461746454

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Rockhounding New Mexico by Martin Freed,Vaskys Ruta Pdf

More than a third of New Mexico is public land that holds untold quantities of mineralogical treasure. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. The array and quality of such materials just waiting to be found in New Mexico are almost mind-boggling. Rockhounding New Mexico describes 140 of the state's best rockhound sites, covering popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide describes where and how to collect specimens, includes maps of each site as well as directions, and provides reliable recommendations for accommodations, camping, and other special attractions. It is, in short, a complete and outstanding introduction to the many sides of a fascinating hobby.

Author : Frank S. Kimbler,Robert J. Narsavage
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780913270974

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New Mexico Rocks & Minerals by Frank S. Kimbler,Robert J. Narsavage Pdf

This guide contains a detailed listing of collectable New Mexico minerals, agates, and petrified wood, and includes more than 125 collecting sites with maps.

Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493017409

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Rockhounding Colorado by William A. Kappele Pdf

Rockhounding Colorado takes you to 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state. Search for amethyst and quartz at the Crystal Hill Mine, check out the view at Douglas Pass while looking for leaf imprints and insect fossils, or head to Saint Peters Dome to uncover green, white, and purple fluorite.

Author : Melinda Crow
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1560443405

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The Rockhound's Guide to New Mexico by Melinda Crow Pdf

More than one third of New Mexico is public land holding huge amounts of mineralogical treasure. Find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood, and more obsidian than one rockhound could collect in a lifetime. This guide describes 75 of the state's best rockhounding sites, covering the popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. It also includes where and how to collect specimens, maps and directions to each site, and provides recommendations for accommodations, camping, and other special attractions.

Author : Peter Scholle,Dana Ulmer-Scholle,Steven M. Cather,Shari A. Kelley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1883905486

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The Geology of Southern New Mexico's Parks, Monuments, and Public Lands by Peter Scholle,Dana Ulmer-Scholle,Steven M. Cather,Shari A. Kelley Pdf

Author : Martin Freed,Ruta Vaskys
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493067541

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Rockhounding Texas by Martin Freed,Ruta Vaskys Pdf

Rockhounding Texas is a complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing Texas' gems & minerals. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, and petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Texas points the way to the state's best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Contact information for land managers • Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history

Author : Montana Hodges,Robert Feldman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493014484

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Rockhounding Montana by Montana Hodges,Robert Feldman Pdf

With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a complete guide to popular collecting sites in Montana and source-book brimming with advice that can be of use to both the novice and the experienced rockhounder.

Author : Lars W. Johnson,Stephen M. Voynick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,5 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 : Robert Beard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493009459

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Rockhounding New York by Robert Beard Pdf

A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .

Author : Peter Cristofono
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493042050

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Rockhounding New England by Peter Cristofono Pdf

New England is one of the best regions in the country for rockhounds to hunt for minerals, gems, and fossils. The complex geology of the region hosts a stunning variety of material from gold-bearing placers to fossiliferous limestone; from gem-bearing pegmatites to rocks containing some of the rarest minerals on Earth. This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best sites with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Written by a collector with over 35 years of experience, Rockhounding New England is the first comprehensive rock and mineral collecting guide to New England and a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.

Author : Gerry Blair
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461745877

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Rockhounding Arizona by Gerry Blair Pdf

Rockhounding Arizona includes more than seventy of Arizona’s best rockhounding sites and their emblematic activities, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near Bagdad to searching for gold in the Superstition Mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the Hieroglyphic Range. Rockhounding Arizona covers popular and commercial sites as well as little-known areas. It describes where to view mineral specimens and prehistoric artifacts at Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest national parks, as well as on tribal lands. Brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals, this handy reference also includes maps, and directions to each site as well as to museums, rock shops, and major tracts of public land. For the beginner, it offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby. For the expert, it is an outstanding guide and sourcebook.

Author : Virginia T. McLemore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN : 1883905362

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Mining Districts and Prospect Areas in New Mexico by Virginia T. McLemore Pdf