Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 20,52 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493009478
A completely updated and revised edition brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .
Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493045970
This completely updated and revised, full-color edition of Rockhounding Utah reveals the grandeur of the state's exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description of the 86 state's sites includes concise information on the material to be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit, the vehicle to drive, or when a remote find suggests it's time to lace up the hiking boots. Readers will glean new insights into the obsidian of the Black Rock sites, jasper at Hell's Backbone, petrified wood at Bullfrog Turnoff, and fossils of sea lillies along the Wasatch Range.
Author : Gary Warren
Publisher : FalconGuides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,38 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780762782161
This completely updated and revised, full-color edition of Rockhounding Utah reveals the grandeur of the state's exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description of the 86 state's sites includes concise information on the material to be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit, the vehicle to drive, or when a remote find suggests it's time to lace up the hiking boots. Readers will glean new insights into the obsidian of the Black Rock sites, jasper at Hell's Backbone, petrified wood at Bullfrog Turnoff, and fossils of sea lillies along the Wasatch Range.
Author : James R. Wilson
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1557913366
With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,28 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 : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,80 MB
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 149301448X
With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a complete guide to popular collecting sites in Montana and source-book brimming with advice that can be of use to both the novice and the experienced rockhounder.
Author : Lars W. Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 20,9 MB
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1507215282
Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.
Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Falcon Press Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781560774464
Contains student lessons to help students understand the evolution of historical events.
Author : Lars W. Johnson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 13,2 MB
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 149305967X
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.
Author : Martin Freed
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 12,1 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493057243
More than a third of New Mexico is public land that holds untold quantities of mineralogical treasure. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. The array and quality of such materials just waiting to be found in New Mexico are almost mind-boggling. Rockhounding New Mexico describes 140 of the state's best rockhound sites, covering popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide describes where and how to collect specimens, includes maps of each site as well as directions, and provides reliable recommendations for accommodations, camping, and other special attractions. It is, in short, a complete and outstanding introduction to the many sides of a fascinating hobby.
