Collecting Rocks, Gems & Minerals: Easy Identification - Values - Lapidary Uses

Author:   Patti Polk
Publisher:   Krause Publications
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9781440215308


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   15 April 2010
Format:   Electronic book text
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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 stone 800+ beautiful color photographs Values and tips for locating, buying and collecting Both lapidary and mineral display materials Insights from the author's decades of rock-collecting know-how Includes a foreword by Johann Zenz, world-renowned agate expert, author and lecturer

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Author:   Patti Polk
Publisher:   Krause Publications
Imprint:   Krause Publications
ISBN:  

9781440215308


ISBN 10:   1440215308
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   15 April 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you.

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Patti Polk has been collecting rocks for more than 20 years. A skilled lapidary artist, Polk contributes articles to gem and mineral club publications such as Rock & Gem magazine and frequently acts as a trail guide for visitors to the Sedona, Arizona, area. Polk maintains two websites: www.AGATEGRRRL.com and www.Tempemonon.com. Her jewelry website utilizes many of her personally collected, cut, and polished cabochons.

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