Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America

Author: Patti Polk
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440237514
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
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.

Collecting Agates and Jaspers for Beginners

Author: Stones Roger
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3755431173
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Jasper is a beautiful stone, and the variation is enough to make any collector excited. When you’re diving into the world of rock collecting, they’re a great start. Agates come in a dazzling array of varieties, and they’re found in the collection of most rockhounds. They’re beautiful, readily found, and extremely tough. It makes them ideal for a variety of specimen types in addition to jewelry. For the beginning jasper and agates collector, there are a lot of questions. Fortunately, there are also easy answers! Walking riverbeds is the best way to find jasper nodules in an area. Riverbeds collect stones over time, and dry ones are a treasure trove. Once you begin to learn how stones collect in the area, you’ll be able to quickly find areas that are likely sources. In this guide, I will be teaching you what jasper and agates are, where you can find them, and even give you some tips to make your next collecting trip a huge success. You will also be getting some expert ideas on what to do with them once they’ve been found! ORDER YOUR COPY NOW

The Crystal Guide

Author: Patti Polk
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440247188
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
The magical world of crystals! Crystals have been used as items of great spiritual significance and powerful personal adornments for thousands of years. Whether collected for their beauty, for research, or as tools in healing practices, The Crystal Guide provides a comprehensive reference to crystals, their purpose, spiritual qualities, and how to identify them in one easy-to-use and dazzlingly colorful book. Organized alphabetically, the book spotlights more than 200 of the most popular crystals, from andalusite to zoisite, and includes an overview of each one, along with mineral, astrological, chakra, numerical, and metaphysical properties, and value. Other features include: • 400+ delightful color photos • Tips for locating, buying, and collecting • Geological formation of crystals • Use and care of crystals

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author: Patti Polk
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440215308
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Three Guides in One! Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true "collector." • Easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • Covers both lapidary and mineral display materials • Provides values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Includes organics such as amber, bone, coral, pearl and shell • Lists chemical group, system, hardness, opacity, fracture, specific gravity and more • Contains more than 650 full-color photos • Foreword by Johann Zenz, world renowned agate expert, author and lecturer

The Agates of North America

Author: Hugh N. Leiper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description

Agates Inside Out

Author: Karen A. Brzys
Publisher: Gitche Gumee Museum
ISBN: 9781891143977
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This agate book has been compiled to help rockhounds to "think like an agate." Information and photographs are included to help beginning and experienced agate hunters to understand agates "inside out."

Agates

Author: Roger Pabian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780643092976
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
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.

The Wonder of North American Agates

Author: Dan Lynch
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9781591934158
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Agates - few other natural formations exhibit the tremendous variety seen in these curiously banded gemstones; no two are exactly alike when it comes to color, pattern or shape. And though they are found on every continent, many well-known and significant varieties are present in North America. This book features more than 60 of the most famous, most valuable and rarest agates from Canada, the United States and Mexico. Intriguing, informative text explains the fascinating differences between agates, while compelling, true-to-life photos show each agate's special beauty.

Agates of Lake Superior

Author: Bob Lynch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781591933724
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The definitive book on Lake Superior's agates is here. If you're a casual rock collector, you will find Agates of Lake Superior fun, interesting and beautiful. If you're a more advanced hobbyist, you will appreciate this professional and scientific resource. The book provides a thorough examination of Lake Superior's strange and unique agate varieties, as well as a critical look at agate formation theories, tips on how to find and identify agates, where to look for them and how collectible your agates may be.

Agate Hunting Made Easy

Author: James Magnuson
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9781591933267
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book provides step-by-step instructions for finding and identifying Lake Superior Agates.