The Agates of Northern Mexico

The Agates of Northern Mexico
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 201
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0808772821
ISBN-13 : 9780808772828
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Agates of Northern Mexico by : Brad L. Cross

Agates of Northern Mexico

Agates of Northern Mexico
Author :
Publisher : Geoscience Press
Total Pages : 208
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0945005318
ISBN-13 : 9780945005315
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Agates of Northern Mexico by : Brad Lee Cross

Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America

Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America
Author :
Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 273
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781440237454
ISBN-13 : 144023745X
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America by : Patti Polk

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.

The Agates of North America

The Agates of North America
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 108
Release :
ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105032288487
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis The Agates of North America by : Hugh N. Leiper

Agates

Agates
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 496
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0692651381
ISBN-13 : 9780692651384
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Agates by : Pat McMahan

This book documents what is likely the most complete collection of agates worldwide. It contains pictures of more than 1250 of the choicest and rarest specimens of sagenite, plume, and banded agate along with some other fine lapidary materials from Pat McMahan's personal collection. The specimens featured in the book come from over 300 locations world-wide. Most of the agates pictured in this book are self-collected by the author. These specimens were collected from 19 states in the Untied States, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, and Alaska. Also included are interesting personal collecting stories, prospecting techniques, and mining history of various locations.

Kentucky Agate

Kentucky Agate
Author :
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages : 302
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780813142746
ISBN-13 : 0813142741
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Kentucky Agate by : Roland L. McIntosh

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.

Geodes

Geodes
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1889786349
ISBN-13 : 9781889786346
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Geodes by : Brad L. Cross

"Learn from two world renowned gemologists as they share their lifelong passion and knowledge of everything geodes, from their formation and occurrence to the amazing variety and beauty of these popular, world-class gemstones"--Back cover

Agates

Agates
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 184
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0643092978
ISBN-13 : 9780643092976
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Agates by : Roger Pabian

Illustrated throughout with photographs of these wonderfully colourful minerals. Accompanied by a text from a well-known expert in the field, the book includes both a detailed introduction to the geology of agates and a comprehensive guide to the agates of the world.

Rockhounding New Mexico

Rockhounding New Mexico
Author :
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 281
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781493057245
ISBN-13 : 1493057243
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Rockhounding New Mexico by : Martin Freed

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.