Gem Hunter's Guide
| Author | : Russell P Macfall |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2012-03-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781258255329 |
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Gemstones of Afghanistan
| Author | : Gary W. Bowersox |
| Publisher | : GeoVision, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780945005193 |
A richly illustrated volume directed to gemologists and serious gem collectors.
The Gem-hunters
| Author | : Francis Rolt-Wheeler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 1924 |
| Genre | : Diamonds |
| ISBN | : |
A Guide to Finding Gemstones, Gold, Minerals & Rocks
| Author | : W. Dan Hausel |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Pub |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2014-09-25 |
| Genre | : 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.
The Gem Hunter
| Author | : Gary W. Bowersox |
| Publisher | : GeoVision, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 544 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780974732312 |
This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.
Gem Trails of Southern California
| Author | : James R. Mitchell |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
Detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rock-hound to over 70 of the best sites from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border.
Secrets of the Gem Trade
| Author | : Richard W. Wise |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Gems |
| ISBN | : 9780972822381 |
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Gemstones and Minerals
| Author | : John Sinkankas |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 1961 |
| Genre | : 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.
The Rock and Gem Book
| Author | : Dan Green |
| Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Gems |
| ISBN | : 9780241228135 |
Dig deep to discover our rocky planet, packed with natural wonders. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy. More than 1,000 stunning photographs showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with The Rock and Gem Book.
