The Rockhound's Handbook
The Rockhound's Handbook

Author: James R. Mitchell

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos.

Minerals
Minerals

Author: Hochleitner,

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated

Published: 1994-03

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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This Barron's guide is a new kind of book for identifying minerals, one that even beginners can use to make quick, sure identifications. The simple, easy-to-understand profiles are supplemented by sketches of crystals made by the author especially for this book and based on the most up-to-date crystallographic data. It is a field guide to mineral deposits, categorized by color and degree of hardness for fast, easy identification.

Petoskey Stone
Petoskey Stone

Author: Dan R. Lynch

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2019-02-19

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1591938422

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Your Definitive Guide to Petoskey Stone Michigan’s state stone is prized for its beautiful patterning, which is said to resemble the rays of the rising sun. Take an in-depth look at the famous fossilized coral—including a summary of the fascinating natural history, which began 400 million years ago. Learn all about it, and then head out and search for your own. Get expert advice from author Dan R. Lynch on how to identify and collect Petoskey stones. With tips on where to look and what to look for, along with information about Petoskey lookalikes and other fossils you might find, your rock-hounding trips will be better than ever! Suggestions on what to do with your finds and how much they’re worth add to the knowledge you’ll gain from Petoskey Stone. From Lake Michigan beaches and Petoskey State Park to gravel pits and riverbeds, grab this book and begin your rock-hunting adventure!

Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide
Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide

Author: Bruce Mueller

Publisher: Petoskey Co-Pub

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Bruce Mueller is the rock expert who brought you the very popular Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones. Bookstores all along Lake Michigan loved that book, but they also expressed many requests for a rock identification guide for Lake Michigan. Here it is. Mueller researched the entire shoreline of Lake Michigan to write this guide to Lake Michigan rocks. This is the perfect guidebook for any-one or any family who walks the beach and wonders, What is this?

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.

Gem Trails of British Columbia
Gem Trails of British Columbia

Author: Cam Bacon

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780888397249

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A guide to mineral and fossil locations in 10 BC regions, including maps, photos, locale descriptions, and collecting tips for novices and experts alike. Gem Trails of British Columbia is certain to get you to pick up a shovel and pan and get out to the backcountry and up to your knees in sand and rocks looking for gems, minerals and fossils. Covering ten regions, this updated and expanded guide will appeal to both novice and experienced rockhounds. It includes detailed descriptions including what to look for in each area, color photos, maps and collecting tips. Author Cam Bacon calls upon years of experience to offer readers invaluable information, easy-to-follow directions and many helpful hints, including a complete list of rock clubs and contacts, which will assist in planning week or weekend trips. Thorough, yet concise, this slim volume is an outstanding source of old and new sites, and is perfect for the backpack of outdoor lovers ready to unearth treasures and adventure throughout the province's beautiful back roads.