Minerals

Minerals
Author: Hochleitner,
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1994-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This Barron's guide is a new kind of book for identifying minerals, one that even beginners can use to make quick, sure identifications. The simple, easy-to-understand profiles are supplemented by sketches of crystals made by the author especially for this book and based on the most up-to-date crystallographic data. It is a field guide to mineral deposits, categorized by color and degree of hardness for fast, easy identification.

The Rockhound's Handbook

The Rockhound's Handbook
Author: James R. Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos.

Petoskey Stone

Petoskey Stone
Author: Dan R. Lynch
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1591938422

Your Definitive Guide to Petoskey Stone Michigan’s state stone is prized for its beautiful patterning, which is said to resemble the rays of the rising sun. Take an in-depth look at the famous fossilized coral—including a summary of the fascinating natural history, which began 400 million years ago. Learn all about it, and then head out and search for your own. Get expert advice from author Dan R. Lynch on how to identify and collect Petoskey stones. With tips on where to look and what to look for, along with information about Petoskey lookalikes and other fossils you might find, your rock-hounding trips will be better than ever! Suggestions on what to do with your finds and how much they’re worth add to the knowledge you’ll gain from Petoskey Stone. From Lake Michigan beaches and Petoskey State Park to gravel pits and riverbeds, grab this book and begin your rock-hunting adventure!

Gemstones of North America

Gemstones of North America
Author: John Sinkankas
Publisher: Geoscience Press
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1959
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Final volume of Sinkankas's continuing research which updates the development of the older, well-established gem deposits. Includes maps of localities and full-color photos.

Midwest Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Trails, Prairie States

Midwest Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Trails, Prairie States
Author: June Culp Zeitner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Fossils
ISBN: 9780935182941

Describes where and what to collect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and lowa, how to hunt on your own and where to get more information and additional help in each state.