Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses

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Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Publication Date
2016-05-04
Edition Number
3
Pages
352
ISBN
1440246157
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1440246157
ISBN-13
9781440246159
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221538084

Product Key Features

Edition
3
Book Title
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals : Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Jewelry, Rocks & Minerals, Advertising
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Patti Polk
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
30.6 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-498428
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
552.0075
Synopsis
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., Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced enthusiasts, the new edition of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being simply someone who enjoys rocks to a knowledgeable collector all in one easy-to-use and dazzlingly colorful guide., This revised and expanded guide is a rockhound's must-have resource Easy to use and lavishly illustrated, this edition of Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals serves as an introduction for beginners while also including valuable technical information for seasoned collectors. This guide takes you from novice to 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 from the author Includes a foreword by Johann Zenz, world-renowned agate expert, author and lecturer., 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 maze of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, readers 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."In addition to updating all values - a unique feature to the guide - author Polk is expanding her offerings to include new rare mineral specimens, as well as adding "rough" specimens to complement existing photos of finished samplesReaders will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with: values and lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display. Impressively, the reference guide serves as a general escort for the beginning collector, yet it is comprehensive enough to cover all the important rocks, minerals and gems that any seasoned collector would need to refer to for information.
LC Classification Number
QE433.6

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