- 272 pages
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
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
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eBook ISBN
9781440215308Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- About This Book
- Introduction to Collecting Rocks and Minerals
- What Are Rocks and Minerals?
- How to Locate and Collect Rocks and Minerals
- Use and Care of Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones
- Buying and Selling Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones
- Collectible Materials for Lapidary Use and Display
- Mineral Display Specimens
- Glossary
- Resources
- Bibliography
- Photo Credits