Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Author | : Patti Polk |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2016-05-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781440246159 |
ISBN-13 | : 1440246157 |
Rating | : 4/5 (157 Downloads) |
Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rockhound's must-have resource! Easy to use and lavishly illustrated, this new and completely revised and expanded edition of Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for seasoned collectors. This guide takes you from being simply someone who enjoys rocks to a knowledgeable enthusiast in no time and features: • An easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • 800+ beautiful color photographs • Values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Both lapidary and mineral display materials • Decades of rock-collecting know-how of the author Foreword by Johann Zenz, world-renowned agate expert, author and lecturer.