Download or read book An index to opals and agates written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Opal Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of Opal written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Opal Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of opal it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Opal the Gem of the Never Never written by T. C. Wollaston and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collecting Agates and Jaspers for Beginners written by Stones Roger and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Agates Jaspers and Opals written by Donald Kasper and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification of common agate, jasper, and opal specimens by infrared spectroscopy
Download or read book Opal Identification Value written by Paul B.. Downing and published by Gem Guides Book Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition with added chapters and sections. Provides all the information necessary for complete analysis and evaluation of any opal from a true gem. Properly identify opals from all over the world and what characteristics affect value. Breathtaking color photos throughout.
Download or read book Agate written by Oliver Cummings Farrington and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Opals and Agates written by Peter J. Bridge and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Agates Jaspers and Opals written by Donald Kasper and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-04 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Southwestern Field Guide to the Agates Jaspers and Opals written by Donald Kasper and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gold standard for those who want to know the bottom line how the agates, jaspers, and opals form and how to identify and classify them. A southwestern US field guide to the identification of the agates, jaspers, and opals, and their inclusions. Includes the complete geology and geochemistry of their formation and the formation of their inclusions. Also includes a complete classification Lexicon of over 650 terms with extensive sample photographs. Book covers models of formation and documents common myths about these silicates. The book presents over 220 conjectures (theories) of how the agates, jaspers, and opals form.
Download or read book Semi Precious Stones A Historical Article on Agate Amber Amethyst and Many Other Varieties of Gemstones written by Edwin W Streeter and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "Geometrical Characters of Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Semi-Precious Stones" contains information on amber, amethyst, agate and much more. Intended to illustrate the main varieties of semi-precious stones it is a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book The Book of Opals written by Wilfred Charles Eyles and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1964 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive account of this gem stone by a professional mineralogist, lapidary and dealer in opals.
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 Opals and Agates written by Nehemiah Bartley and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Agates Jaspers and Opals written by Donald Kasper and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Opal Book written by Frank Leechman and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
