Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,2 MB
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781635610635
Loaded with information about how, where and why mineral deposits form, Prospecting for Gemstones and Minerals is the perfect primer for the amateur collector. Featuring advice on where to find deposits, what they contain and how to remove crystals from the ground, this guide also covers maps, tools, and provides an introduction to geology.
Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher :
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 36,27 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Gems
ISBN :
Prospecting and collecting trips; Tools and how to use them; Rock classes and how to recognize them; How mineral deposits form; Field features of mineral deposits; Collecting practices; Preparation of specimens; Storage and exhibit; Marketing mineral specimens and gemstones.
Author : W. Dan Hausel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781502513885
Follow in the footsteps of successful gem and gold hunters and search the hills for rough diamonds, colored gemstones, lapidary minerals, precious metals and interesting minerals and rocks. Written for the geoscientist, prospector and rockhound; the first part of the book focuses on physical characteristics of gems and minerals. This is supplemented with the second part of the book that describes dozens upon dozens of colored gem, diamond, gold, mineral and rock localities using the Public Land Survey System and GPS coordinates so the reader can visit these sites on a home computer with aerial and satellite imagery to gain an understanding of what to look for in the field. With these same coordinates, the reader can visit some occurrences, deposits and areas suggested for prospecting to further their gem hunter prospecting education and potentially lead to new discoveries. Now you can learn what to look for when searching for Mother Nature's treasure.
Author : Fred Rynerson
Publisher : Naturegraph Pub
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 19,60 MB
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780911010602
An old time prospector's adventures in the early 1900s told with verve and humor with useful hints on how to locate minerals and gems from San Diego to Yuma, Arizona.
Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 16,50 MB
Release : 2019-02-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781635618396
Featuring step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations, Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals is an essential for anyone interested in field collecting. This guide covers how to extract, trim, preserve, store and exhibit specimens, as well as the geology of mineral formation, making it a must-have for every hobbyist.
Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 10,91 MB
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493004697
This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures
Author : Roger McPherson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,51 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN : 9781889786162
A systematic approach to mineral exploration. Discover how to identify favorable areas; the different types of deposits; and research and testing techniques. Learn about developing a claim, modern assaying, geochemical prospecting, and rock and mineral alteration. With a useful glossary, handy contact information for government agencies, websites and suppliers, Modern Prospecting is the foremost how-to-do-it-right guide to prospecting in the 21st century.
Author : William D. Birch
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 22,60 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : 9781921833069
Victoria is often seen as the forgotten state when it comes to gem minerals. The history of gems in Victoria is inextricably linked to the discovery of gold in 1851. In 1854, George Milner Stephen publicised for the first time, the discovery of gems in Victoria. These included blue and white sapphires from Ballarat diggings and rubies, topaz and garnet from the River Ovens in northeast Victoria. In 1857, well-known German natural historian Ludwig Becker reported that these same gems could also be found where there was gold.
Author : Lars W. Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 11,59 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 : Ann Simpson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,72 MB
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762793627
The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities. This information-packed, pocket-size field guide features more than 200 species of mammals, birds, insects, fish, wildflowers, mushrooms and more in a convenient, portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, species are arranged by family to aid in quick identification. This book also includes ecosystem and geology information about the park as well as suggested nature hikes. This is the perfect nature guide for your next trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
