Rockhounding Idaho
Rockhounding Idaho

Author: Garret Romaine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-05-04

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0762763310

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A complete guide to Idaho’s best sites for collecting rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, fossils, and gold.

Idaho
Idaho

Author: Garret H. Romaine

Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762748129

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A complete guide to Idaho's best sites for collecting rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, fossils, and gold.

Gem Minerals of Idaho
Gem Minerals of Idaho

Author: John A. Beckwith

Publisher: Caxton Press

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Gem Minerals of Idaho, designed for beginners and for those collectors visiting Idaho for the first time, it is a guide to some of the countless collecting areas of the state. It is not a textbook of mineralogy and, so far as possible, avoids technical terminology. However, it does contain information of general value on the physical and optical characteristics of minerals, as well as facts concerning history, lore, and fashioning of many of the gems.

Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024
Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024

Author: Carlos B Marlow

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-06-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Unearth Idaho's Hidden Gems: Your Ultimate Rockhounding Adventure Awaits with Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024! Are you ready to transform your Idaho vacation into an unforgettable treasure hunt? Within the pages of Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024, renowned geologist Carlos B. Marlow unveils the secrets to discovering Idaho's most captivating gems, minerals, and fossils. Whether you're a seasoned collector or an enthusiastic beginner, this comprehensive guidebook equips you with everything you need to embark on a thrilling rockhounding expedition. Marlow's Unbeatable Features: The Definitive Tourist's Reference: Marlow meticulously curates a diverse selection of the most rewarding rockhounding sites across Idaho, specifically tailored for the tourist's itinerary. Full Information, Instruction & Strategy: Master the art of rockhounding with Marlow's clear and concise instructions. Learn proper identification techniques, essential safety precautions, responsible collecting practices, and proven strategies to maximize your finds. 2024 Updates: Rest assured, you're wielding the latest intel. This edition incorporates vital updates on permits, regulations, and access restrictions for a stress-free adventure. User-Friendly Format: Marlow presents complex geological knowledge in an engaging and accessible manner, complete with detailed descriptions and easy to understand vocabulary. More Than Just a Guidebook, It's an Experience! Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024 isn't just a directory of locations; it's your passport to an unforgettable adventure. This guide book empowers you to experience the magic of rockhounding and forge lasting memories on your Idaho expedition. Don't leave Idaho empty-handed! Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024 is your key to unlocking the treasure trove that lies beneath the Gem State's surface. Order your copy today and embark on a rockhounding adventure you'll never forget!

Idaho Minerals
Idaho Minerals

Author: Lanny R. Ream

Publisher: Museum of North Idaho Publications

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780972335638

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This revised and updated second edition of Idaho Minerals includes 360 color photographs. It is a complete reference and guide to the minerals of Idaho and includes special chapters on the Coeur d'Alene Mining District, the Blackbird Mining District, and the Sawtooth Mountains. Written with the field collector, armchair collector and mineralogist in mind this guide makes the information on the mineralogy of Idaho available to all those who are curious about the natural world, study minerals or collect minerals. This expanded edition includes 39 new mineral listings, many for minerals new to the state, and dozens of new listings.

Rockhounding Idaho
Rockhounding Idaho

Author: Garret Romaine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 149303412X

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A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known fee-dig operations as well as four-wheel-drive adventures into the desert, and long winding drives through the mountains. The result is a complete and accurate guide to the state’s vast riches. The author—a long-time field collector in the Pacific Northwest and an award-winning writer—clearly explains the broad outlines of Idaho’s many collecting locales and mining districts, and provides an appreciation for the geology underneath. You can use this guide to plan expeditions straight across the state or to devise looping road trips that cover a single region in great detail. From agates to zeolites, from garnets to gold, Rockhounding Idaho is the ideal resource for ­rockhounds of all ages and experience levels. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Information on nearby camping

Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.)
Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.)

Author: Kathy J. Rygle

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0943763797

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Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums! SOUTHWEST Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Kansas Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah Whether you’re digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or “prospector,” with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of “fee dig” mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms. Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting—and possibly profitable—hobby. • Equipment and Clothing • Mining Techniques • Gem and Mineral Sites • Museums and Mine Tours • Special Events and Tourist Information • Other Features The Treasure Hunter’s Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes: Northeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-76-7 Northwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-74-3 Southeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-77-4 Southwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-75-0 Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pedersen combine their scientific training with a hobbyist’s passion. Lifelong rockhounds, both authors have shared this hobby—begun with their parents—with their children, and have traveled to many “fee dig” sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.