Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,35 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Colorado
ISBN : 9781889786414
This updated and expanded second edition features over 90 locations, including 27 new sites, where collectors can explore the mineral, gem and fossil treasures of Colorado. Includes clear maps and directions, detailed descriptive text, site photos, full-color specimen photo insert, lists of rock and mineral clubs, mineral museums and mine tours, a mineral locator index and glossary.
Author : Richard M. Pearl
Publisher : Ohio University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 33,37 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Design
ISBN :
This famous book takes you on an extensive gem and mineral collecting tour of Colorado, revealing the interesting places where Nature has stored her treasures. Detailed directions are given for reaching the noted as well as the little-known localities in all sections of this great mineral-producing state. Included are numerous mileage logs never before published, and many sketch maps made especially for this book. A unique system arranges the localities along segments of the main highways. Latest information is given on local travel and collecting conditions and land ownership, so much desired by collectors who want to make the best use of their time. Gem and mineral societies that welcome visitors -- museums that display outstanding collections -- are all described. Official maps and references to the literature are listed.
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 23,82 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,22 MB
Release : 2010-05
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781889786483
New Mexio is a rockhound's paradise. From micromount and gem quality mineral specimens to fossil pieces of life forms millions of years old there is something of interest for both the novice and experienced collector. This latest fully revised editon of 118 sites updates the old ones and adds 23 new sites. Photos, maps, and detailed site descriptions including GPS coordinates, tools needed, and driving conditions help, along with a mineral locator index, glossary, list of museums and rock clubs plus a full color specimen photo insert.
Author : Stephen M. Voynick
Publisher : Mountain Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,88 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780878422920
Your complete guide to the state's rich and varied mineral, gemstone, and fossil sources. In Colorado, rockhounds may pick agate and petrified wood from the vast Great Plains, follow dinosaur tracks on hogback ridges, pan gold in mountain streams, hunt g
Author : Richard Maxwell Pearl
Publisher :
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 38,22 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Precious stones
ISBN :
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,82 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9780935182873
Welcome to rockhounding in Utah. In this best-selling guide, the gem hunter is led to landscapes as diverse as the gems, minerals, and fossils found there. B/W photos highlight the collecting area. A special color section aids in identifying the specimens. Ideal for both the rockhound who is just starting out and for the collector who has been discovering Utah's treasures for years.
Author : Richard Maxwell Pearl
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN :
Author : Dan R. Lynch
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,79 MB
Release : 2010-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591932383
Your Must-Have Guide to Colorado's Rocks and Minerals Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals in the Centennial State This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 115 Colorado rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from amazonite and rhodochrosite to smoky quartz and gold. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors' incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification--no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.
Author : Stewart M. Green
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 18,92 MB
Release : 2022-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493046675
From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado. Most of the hikes have not appeared in any previous guidebooks, and are true hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to hike in solitude or simply looking to get off the beaten path, these trails will lead hikers on the best trails in state parks and public spaces, with hikes ranging in difficulty from handicap-accessible and easy hikes to strenuous outings.
