Download or read book Gemstones and Other Unique Minerals and Rocks of Wyoming written by W. Dan Hausel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gems Minerals Rocks of Wyoming written by W. Dan Hausel and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One geologist spent 30 years exploring Wyoming while noting the variety of minerals, rocks and gemstones scattered statewide. During these investigations, Wyoming, which once was considered to be relatively poor in gemstones, soon became known as having the most diversified assemblage of gemstones of any state in the United States. The author discovered dozens of new mineral, gemstone and rock localities, more than a hundred gold anomalies and mapped the largest diamondiferous kimberlite fields in the US and the largest field of lamproites in North America. During these investigations, the author, W. Dan Hausel, discovered some of the largest gemstones and deposits on earth. Now he shares these localities with his readers.
Download or read book Minerals and Rocks of Wyoming written by W. Dan Hausel and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide for Collectors, Prospectors, and Rock Hounds
Download or read book Rockhounding Wyoming written by Kenneth Graham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 75 sites described in this guide take you across the red desert to the high mountain majesty of the Big Horns and Wind Rivers as well as the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Graham, a former hardrock miner, developed an interest in rocks at an early age, and he shares his enthusiasm for rockhounding and his appreciation for the diverse Wyoming landscape that holds the treasure. Each description provides detailed information complete with maps on how to find the remote as well as popular digs, what will likely be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit, the appropriate vehicle to drive, or when to lace up your hiking boots to get to those out-of-the-way places.
Download or read book A Guide to Finding Gemstones Gold Minerals Rocks written by W. Dan Hausel and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Gems and Minerals of Arizona written by Sharon Panczner and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1988-05 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There's gold in them thar hills!" Along with silver, turquoise, copper, and tons (literally) of other minerals. This guidebook explains what you will find and where in Arizona you will find it. Prospectors were right on target when they came to Arizona!
Download or read book Rockhounding Wyoming written by Kenneth Graham and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide and source-book with advice on observing and collecting gems and minerals in Wyoming.
Download or read book Rockhounding Wyoming written by Kenneth Graham and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2017 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide and source-book with advice on observing and collecting gems and minerals in Wyoming.
Download or read book Rocks Gems and Minerals of the Southwest written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. 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.
Download or read book Minerals and Rocks of Wyoming written by Forrest K. Root and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rocks Gems and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 130 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Rocky Mountains. 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.
Download or read book Diamonds and Mantle Source Rocks in the Wyoming Craton with a Discussion of Other U S Occurrences written by W. Dan Hausel and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gold written by W. Dan Hausel and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-08-12 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few other geologists in history have been as successful at finding gold and other mineral deposits as the authors. The senior author discovered hundreds of gold anomalies and was on the discovery team of one of the largest gold deposits in North America in the Kuskokwim Mountains of Alaska and made the initial discovery of an entire gold district in the Rattlesnake Hills of Wyoming, which is being touted as another Cripple Creek. Although the book focuses on Wyoming; gold is described in other western States in this first volume of two on gold in the West. The authors provide the reader with information on where to find gold, how to find gold and give four decades of combined experience to help the reader understand what to look for and how to read the geology and rock outcrops.
Download or read book Rocks Gems and Minerals written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Colorado Gem Trails and Mineral Guide written by Richard M. Pearl and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This famous book takes you on an extensive gem and mineral collecting tour of Colorado, revealing the interesting places where Nature has stored her treasures. Detailed directions are given for reaching the noted as well as the little-known localities in all sections of this great mineral-producing state. Included are numerous mileage logs never before published, and many sketch maps made especially for this book. A unique system arranges the localities along segments of the main highways. Latest information is given on local travel and collecting conditions and land ownership, so much desired by collectors who want to make the best use of their time. Gem and mineral societies that welcome visitors -- museums that display outstanding collections -- are all described. Official maps and references to the literature are listed.
Download or read book Rockhounding Texas written by Martin Freed and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockhounding Texas is a complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing Texas' gems & minerals. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, and petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Texas points the way to the state's best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Contact information for land managers • Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history
Download or read book The Gem Hunter written by Gary W. Bowersox and published by GeoVision, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
