Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America
Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America

Author: Patti Polk

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-12-09

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 144023745X

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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.

Agates
Agates

Author: Pat McMahan

Publisher:

Published: 2016-07-10

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9780692651384

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This book documents what is likely the most complete collection of agates worldwide. It contains pictures of more than 1250 of the choicest and rarest specimens of sagenite, plume, and banded agate along with some other fine lapidary materials from Pat McMahan's personal collection. The specimens featured in the book come from over 300 locations world-wide. Most of the agates pictured in this book are self-collected by the author. These specimens were collected from 19 states in the Untied States, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, and Alaska. Also included are interesting personal collecting stories, prospecting techniques, and mining history of various locations.

Geodes
Geodes

Author: Brad L. Cross

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889786346

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"Learn from two world renowned gemologists as they share their lifelong passion and knowledge of everything geodes, from their formation and occurrence to the amazing variety and beauty of these popular, world-class gemstones"--Back cover

Agates
Agates

Author: Roger Pabian

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780643092976

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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.

Gemstones of North America
Gemstones of North America

Author: John Sinkankas

Publisher: Geoscience Press

Published: 1959

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13:

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Final volume of Sinkankas's continuing research which updates the development of the older, well-established gem deposits. Includes maps of localities and full-color photos.

Rockhounding New Mexico
Rockhounding New Mexico

Author: Martin Freed

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1493057243

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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.