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 Book of Agates written by Lelande Quick and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Collecting Rocks Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

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 Collecting Rocks Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.

Download or read book Agates Inside Out written by Karen A. Brzys and published by Gitche Gumee Museum. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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."

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 Quartz and Its Varieties written by Albert Chapin Bates and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Quartz and Its Varieties written by Albert C. Bates and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Quartz and Its Varieties: Including Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood, Smoky Quartz With a Description of Localities Quartz and its Varieties was printed in parts, beginning in the June and ending in the December, 1895, number of The Mineral Collector. In writing the articles, my aim has been to describe in detail the famous old localities which still afford specimens of the mineral, the more recently discovered and little known localities, and the character of the material found at each of them. I have avoided, as far as possible, mention of the exhausted localities, or those which have afforded a very limited supply of specimens, even though they were of exceptional interest. I realize that many localities worth recording have not been mentioned, for the reason that the facts relating to them were not accessible to me. The editor of The Mineral Collector, Mr. Chamberlain, and the few collectors who have expressed an opinion relative to the matter, believe that if the articles were printed in pamphlet form, they would be acceptable to collectors generally. Because of the arrangement of the localities, an index is not considered necessary. I shall be glad to be informed of any American localities affording quartz or any of its varieties, not fully mentioned in the following pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Lake Superior Agate written by Scott F. Wolter and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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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 Agates written by Roger K. Pabian and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-illustrated reference for agates including an introduction to their geology and formation, a comprehensive identification guide and listings for where they can be found around the world.

Download or read book Jewelry Concepts Technology written by Oppi Untracht and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 2225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.