Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780395511374

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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.


Michael's Gemstone Dictionary

Michael's Gemstone Dictionary

Author: Michael (Spirit)

Publisher: Affinity Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780942663051

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Comprehensive reference source for the metaphysical properties and uses of over a thousand gemstones and minerals. Based on information channeled from Michael, a non-physical entity who guides Earth-bound students from a higher plane perspective.


My Book of Rocks and Minerals

My Book of Rocks and Minerals

Author: Devin Dennie

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-07-11

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1465494510

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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.


Gems and Gemstones

Gems and Gemstones

Author: Lance Grande

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2009-11-15

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0226305112

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"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.


A Guide to Finding Gemstones, Gold, Minerals & Rocks

A Guide to Finding Gemstones, Gold, Minerals & Rocks

Author: W. Dan Hausel

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9781502513885

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Follow in the footsteps of successful gem and gold hunters and search the hills for rough diamonds, colored gemstones, lapidary minerals, precious metals and interesting minerals and rocks. Written for the geoscientist, prospector and rockhound; the first part of the book focuses on physical characteristics of gems and minerals. This is supplemented with the second part of the book that describes dozens upon dozens of colored gem, diamond, gold, mineral and rock localities using the Public Land Survey System and GPS coordinates so the reader can visit these sites on a home computer with aerial and satellite imagery to gain an understanding of what to look for in the field. With these same coordinates, the reader can visit some occurrences, deposits and areas suggested for prospecting to further their gem hunter prospecting education and potentially lead to new discoveries. Now you can learn what to look for when searching for Mother Nature's treasure.