Gem Trails of Texas

Gem Trails of Texas

Author: Brad L. Cross

Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889786117

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Presents a comprehensive guide to over fifty rock hunting sites in six geographical areas of Texas and includes an insert of rock, fossil, and mineral specimens, site locator map, descriptive text, and black-and-white photographs.


Eastern Wilderness Areas

Eastern Wilderness Areas

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands

Publisher:

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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Eastern Wilderness Area

Eastern Wilderness Area

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands

Publisher:

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 1662

ISBN-13:

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Author: National Audubon Society

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 1979-05-12

Total Pages: 862

ISBN-13: 0394502698

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Perfect for mountain climbers, hikers, and geology enthusiasts, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. Featuring a durable vinyl binding and nearly 800 full-color identification photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals is the perfect companion for any expedition. This portable guide depicts all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur, and includes written descriptions of field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals.


Gem Trails of Washington

Gem Trails of Washington

Author: Garret Romaine

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781889786537

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Completely updated and revised, this comprehensive collecting guide covers all four corners of the Evergreen State, from the misty shores of the Olympic peninsula to the dust-dry ghost towns and abandoned mines near Metaline Falls. You'll explore Washington's diverse geology in detail, ranging from fossil-rich Cambrian locales to seams of agate and jasper amid recent basalt flows. Site locations range in difficulty from family-friendly walks along streams and rivers to hard-rock mining with heavy tools. Each site description features detailed directions, individual maps, multiple GPS coordinates, color photographs, nearest camping spots, and the best time of the year to collect. You'll also find additional information about nearby attractions, and whether you'll need four-wheel drive to make the final push.


Rockhounding Oregon

Rockhounding Oregon

Author: Lars W. Johnson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-10-15

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 149305967X

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Fully revised and updated, this book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what 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. Rockhounding Oregon is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.