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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 stone800+ beautiful color photographsValues and tips for locating, buying and collectingBoth lapidary and mineral display materialsDecades of rock-collecting know-how of the authorForeword by Johann Zenz, world-renowned agate expert, author and lecturer.
Series: Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Flexibound: 352 pages
Publisher: Krause Publications; 3 edition (May 4, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1440246157
ISBN-13: 978-1440246159
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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I love the flexibound binding. I think this binding will result in the book's pages not coming out eventually as it is well used in the field.The paper is thick, white, glossy and has brilliantly colored pictures that are absolutely beautiful. Not only do the high quality pictures help me identify rocks, it is so beautiful that I just enjoy browsing through the book. I'm a complete novice and love rocks more than I like to admit. But I have to say, that I ALMOST enjoy going through this book as much as going through my rocks.Patti Polk writes in a style so that I remain interested and want to continue to learn. It's no wonder since she wrote the book for novices as she states, "ease of use is a priority, with special emphasis on the beginning collector". I especially enjoyed the sections "Introduction to Collecting Rocks and Minerals", "How to Locate and Collect Rocks and Minerals", and "Use and Care of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones".Who knows, with great books like this that make learning fun, I may get past the novice stage at some point
Very informative. Lots of pictures of finished and unfinished material.
This book was close to a five, but missed on ID pics and pricing was not spot on. Maybe that is a regional thing.
Very helpful and informative.
Only missed rock calls zinc Sphalerite as gemstone. I love to read about the different kinds of rocks.
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