Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1993
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780395511374

Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

My Book of Rocks and Minerals

My Book of Rocks and Minerals
Author: Devin Dennie
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465494510

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals - Stunning high-quality photographs. - Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. - Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Michael's Gemstone Dictionary

Michael's Gemstone Dictionary
Author: Michael (Spirit)
Publisher: Affinity Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1990
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780942663051

Comprehensive reference source for the metaphysical properties and uses of over a thousand gemstones and minerals. Based on information channeled from Michael, a non-physical entity who guides Earth-bound students from a higher plane perspective.

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals
Author: Garret Romaine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 149301482X

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.

Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More

Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More
Author: Shelley Kaehr
Publisher: ARE Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0876045034

The psychic readings of Edgar Cayce contained insightful information about the properties and value of a variety of gems, stones, minerals, and other elements. Author Shelley Kaehr, Ph.D., whose own background included the study of gemstones, examines this material by delving into the history and makeup of these magical substances so often mentioned by Cayce. In her book, Kaehr shares with us the wonders of the mineral kingdom, and how and why each stone or mineral is different and reacts differently to various people. Includes an intuitive self-discovery process to finding out which of these powerful minerals works best for you.

My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems

My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems
Author: Claudia Martin
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781682971475

What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, My Little Book of Rocks provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs.

The Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

The Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
Author: Henry Russell
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Minerals
ISBN: 9781571455628

A look at 294 different rocks, minerals, and gemstones. Each entry describes where the material is found, what it is made of, and how it is used.

A Guide to Finding Gemstones, Gold, Minerals & Rocks

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.