Northeast Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition) - Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals

A guidebook for traveling rockhounds-or anyone with an interest in gems, rocks or minerals-exploring hidden treasures across the United States. Easy-to-use listings on "fee dig" mining, museum exhibits and more, with information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms, will help make every trip a success.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Introduction
How to Use This Guide
Equipment and Safety Precautions
Mining Techniques
Notes on Gem Faceting, Cabbing, and Mounting Your Finds
State Listings
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Illinois
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Indexes
Index by State
Index by Gems and Minerals
Enjoying Stones
Annual Events
State Gem and Mineral Symbols
Finding Your Own Birthstone
Finding Your Anniversary Stone
Finding Your Zodiac Stone
Some Publications on Gems and Minerals
Send Us Your Feedback

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Kathy J. Rygle combins her scientific training with a hobbyist's passion. A lifelong rockhound, she has shared this hobby-begun with their parents-with Stephen F. Pedersen and their children, and has traveled to many "fee dig" sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Stephen F. Pederson, Kathy J. Rygle
• Mitarbeit: PG Matlins (Vorwort)
• Verlag: Ingram Publishers Services
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 22.04.2016
• EAN: 9780997014501
• ISBN: 978-0-9970145-0-1
• Seiten: 240
• Abmessung: 155 mm x 226 mm x 10 mm
• Gewicht: 318 g
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Geowissenschaften > Mineralogie, Petrografie; Reise > Reiseführer > Nord- und Mittelamerika; Sachbuch > Natur, Technik > Natur: Allgemeines, Nachschlagewerke