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Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America

Author : Patti Polk

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 41,79 MB

Release : 2013-12-09

Category : Nature

ISBN : 144023745X

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Treasures of the Earth From the author of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals and one of the leading agate collectors in the world, comes this comprehensive guide to collecting agates and jaspers, the most sought after types of collectible rocks on the market today. Designed with all beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced enthusiasts, Collecting Agates and Jaspers helps rockhounds discover these treasures of North America. • The only book on agates and jaspers to offer values. • Featuring nearly 700 beautiful color pictures, descriptions and technical information, the book provides an easy-to-use, quick reference format perfect for home and field. • Organized by U.S. states and provinces in Canada and Mexico, with introductions pinpointing each area's best spots and what you can find there.



Kentucky Agate

Author : Roland L. McIntosh

Publisher : University Press of Kentucky

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 32,2 MB

Release : 2013-10-10

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0813142741

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This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.



Terry's Guide to Mexico

Author : Thomas Philip Terry

Publisher :

Page : 1080 pages

File Size : 12,32 MB

Release : 1922

Category : Mexico

ISBN :

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Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones

Author : David P. Turner

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 23,20 MB

Release : 2022-01-25

Category : Science

ISBN : 111929987X

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Understanding gemstones in a geological context Gemstones are colorful treasures of the Earth that have captivated humans for thousands of years. The physical and chemical characteristics of each type of gem provide insights into the geological processes that created them. Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones is a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It presents the basic mineralogical and geological knowledge needed to understand gemstones and examines the characteristics and geological origins of different types of gemstone. Volume highlights include: Concepts in mineralogy Structure and chemical composition of minerals Geological processes that lead to the formation and movement of gemstones Equipment and tools used to examine gemstones and their physical properties The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.



Terry's Mexico

Author : Thomas Philip Terry

Publisher :

Page : 928 pages

File Size : 36,63 MB

Release : 1909

Category : Mexico

ISBN :

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Conrad Martens in Queensland

Author : John Gladstone Steele

Publisher :

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 46,32 MB

Release : 1978

Category : Art

ISBN :

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Biographical sketch; Martens visit to the Brisbane area and Darling Downs; notes on and illustrations of his sketches and paintings including a few depicting the Aborigines.



The Mechanical News

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Page : 36 pages

File Size : 25,83 MB

Release : 1893

Category : Industrial arts

ISBN :

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Fairburn Agate

Author : Roger W. Clark

Publisher :

Page : 104 pages

File Size : 38,29 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Agates

ISBN : 9780966464016

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Origin & Scientific findings about the Fairburn Agate of SW South Dakota, NW Nebraska, & SE Wyoming. Photos of unusual examples (170 in 4-color).



Chinese Aesthetics in a Global Context

Author : Zhirong Zhu

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 327 pages

File Size : 39,64 MB

Release : 2022-01-04

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9811677476

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This book examines aesthetic issues based on humanities principles and creates a theory of Chinese aesthetics from a global perspective by applying China’s traditional and cultural history to a Western theoretical framework. In particular, this book emphasizes the shared features of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, namely the unity of heaven and men, unity of nature and society, and the materialization of human feelings and humanization of material things. It also highlights the dominant role of humans in the aesthetic relationship between human and object, while placing imagery in a focal position.