Rocks And Minerals For The Collector
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Author | : James R. Wilson |
Publisher | : Utah Geological Survey |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1557913366 |
With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.
Author | : Frank S. Kimbler |
Publisher | : Sunstone Press |
Total Pages | : 82 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0913270970 |
This guide contains a detailed listing of collectable New Mexico minerals, agates, and petrified wood, and includes more than 125 collecting sites with maps.
Author | : Harriet Stewart-Jones |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Crystals |
ISBN | : 9780785802426 |
Contains a full identification profile for each of the 400 varieties of rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, and fossils, with close-up color photographs.
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.
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.
Author | : Stuart L. Schneider |
Publisher | : Schiffer Book for Collectors |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780764325441 |
A sweeping survey of the fluorescent minerals of the world shown both in daylight and under the ultraviolet light. Written for the collector and the merely curious, this pictorial reference will capture your attention with its 825 color photos and informative text. It is an essential source for enjoying and identifying fluorescent minerals.
Author | : Devin Dennie |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-07-11 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1465461906 |
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.
Author | : Rachel M. Barker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 12 |
Release | : 1986* |
Genre | : Rocks |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Frederic Brewster Loomis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 422 |
Release | : 1923 |
Genre | : Mineralogy |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Barry Krause |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1998-08-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780806908731 |
A full-color field guide to with everything needed to dive into this exciting hobby.