Download or read book Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast written by Dan R. Lynch and published by Adventure Quick Guides. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on collectible rocks and minerals of California, Oregon, and Washington's Pacific Coast, this tabbed booklet helps readers to easily identify their finds.
Download or read book Agate Hunting on the Washington Coast written by M. J. Grover and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agate are beautiful translucent stones that come in a variety of different colors. Clear, white, grey, amber, orange, and even dark red and purple agates can be found if you know where to look. These natural treasures can be found all across the beaches of Western Washington. This book takes a look at my favorite beaches for agate hunting along the Pacific Coast and Puget Sound. You'll also learn about the best places to find jaspers, marine fossils, sea glass, shells, sand dollars and other fun beach treasures. We'll even teach you how to polish your beach stones in a rock tumbler to shine them up and bring out their natural beauty. Safety advice, tips and tricks, dozens of color photos and detailed site maps will guide you on the hunt. From the solo adventurer to the family looking to make some memories, this book will get you started on your next rockhounding adventure.
Download or read book Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals of the Pacific Coast written by Dan R. Lynch and published by Adventure Quick Guides. This book was released on 2018 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on rocks and minerals of California, Oregon, and Washington's Pacific Coast, this tabbed booklet features detailed photographs, organized by rocks/minerals and then by general appearance, to help readers quickly and easily identify the rocks and minerals they find.
Download or read book Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast written by M. J. Grover and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-03 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a detailed look at the best places to search for agates along the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast spans 363 miles, all public land, and free for all to explore. Hidden amongst the sand and rocks are natural hidden treasures, but you have to know where to find them.This complete guide to 40 of the best agate hunting sites in Oregon holds nothing back. A beginner who has never visited Oregon will get as much from this text as an experienced beachcomber.Secret spots, safety guides, tips and tricks, dozens of color photos and detailed site maps will guide you through safe fun for everyone from the solo adventurer to the family looking to make some memories.
Download or read book Rocks Minerals and Geology of the Pacific Northwest written by Leslie Moclock and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest highlights100 rocks, minerals, and fossil types found in Oregon and Washington. Each entry has color photography that shows a range of possibilities in appearance and a description of the defining physical properties and textures. Lists of minerals organized by other physical properties like habit, hardness, and cleavage are included. Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest also includes 40 landscape features viewable along trails in Washington and Oregon that will empower hikers to make observations and interpretations about how these features came to be. The essential reference for rockhounds, hikers, climbers, and geology enthusiasts More than 400 photographs, illustrations, tables, and maps showcase and explain everything from minuscule crystals to planetary tectonics Interprets the histories of dominant landscape features along regional hiking trails Profiles more than 100 minerals and rocks in detailed entries with photos, descriptions, identification graphics, and mini indexes Covers the geologic composition and 13 physiographic regions of Washington and Oregon
Download or read book Gem Trails of Oregon written by James R. Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From agate to zeolite, detailed maps and text lead collectors to more than 80 of the best locations throughout the state. Color and B/W photos highlight collecting areas and the specimens found there.
Download or read book Rocks Minerals and Gems written by John Farndon and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......
Download or read book Arizona Rocks Minerals written by Bob Lynch and published by Rocks & Minerals Identificatio. This book was released on 2010-01-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Grand Canyon State! From agates to rare treasures, youíll have facts and details at your fingertips to learn about and identify your finds. Quickly uncover what you need to know and where to look.
Download or read book Agates written by Pat McMahan and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-10 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book documents what is likely the most complete collection of agates worldwide. It contains pictures of more than 1250 of the choicest and rarest specimens of sagenite, plume, and banded agate along with some other fine lapidary materials from Pat McMahan's personal collection. The specimens featured in the book come from over 300 locations world-wide. Most of the agates pictured in this book are self-collected by the author. These specimens were collected from 19 states in the Untied States, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, and Alaska. Also included are interesting personal collecting stories, prospecting techniques, and mining history of various locations.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals of Washington and Oregon written by Dan R. Lynch and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Must-Have Guide to the Rocks and Minerals of Washington and Oregon. Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals in the Evergreen and Beaver States! This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 124 Washington and Oregon rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from jasper and thunder eggs to gold and petrified wood. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors' incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification--no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.
Download or read book Agates of the Oregon Coast written by K. T. Myers and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wonder of North American Agates written by Dan Lynch and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals of California and Their Stories written by Vinson Brown and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Agates and Other Quartz Gems written by Lelande Quick and published by Chilton Book Company. This book was released on 1963 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information for hobbists, covering history, varieties, collecting, polishing and cutting, mineral clubs, and field locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Download or read book Oregon Day Trips by Theme written by Stacy McCullough and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your All-in-One Guide to Oregon’s Best Outings! If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen Oregon Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Beaver State is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Festivals, Orchards & Vineyards, Outdoor Adventures, and Sports, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide by debut author Stacy McCullough encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state’s unique attractions—beaches, caves, lighthouses, museums, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you’re sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With Oregon Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!
Download or read book Rockhounding California written by Gail A. Butler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .
