[PDF] Alaska Rockhound Information eBook

Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,47 MB
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762765755

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Rockhounding Alaska will be an in-depth guide to the rocks, minerals and fossils legally found and collected within the state. The book will contain a light, informative overview of the geologic history of Alaska as well as a site-by-site guide to approximately 70 collecting locations. Included with every site will be clear concise driving directions, a GPS position and list of major attractions and local amenities. The exciting locations stretch from Kodiak Island to the Arctic Circle and range from ancient fossilized sea creatures to precious gems and gold nuggets.

Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 33,63 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493034014

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A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems and minerals Rockhounding Alaska is a must-have book for collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils in the Last Frontier. This guidebook features an overview of the state’s geologic history as well as a site-by-site guide to seventy-five collecting locations that stretch from Kodiak Island to the Arctic Circle, with treasures ranging from ancient fossilized sea creatures to precious gems and gold nuggets. A complete and accurate guidebook to the state’s vast riches, Rockhounding Alaska is the ideal resource for rockhounds of all ages and experience levels. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Contact information for land managers • Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history

Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,77 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 9780762750849

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Rockhounding Alaska will be an in-depth guide to the rocks, minerals and fossils legally found and collected within the state. The book will contain a light, informative overview of the geologic history of Alaska as well as a site-by-site guide to approximately 70 collecting locations. Included with every site will be clear concise driving directions, a GPS position and list of major attractions and local amenities. The exciting locations stretch from Kodiak Island to the Arctic Circle and range from ancient fossilized sea creatures to precious gems and gold nuggets.

Author : Dennis R. Garrett
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,41 MB
Release : 2011-09-11
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 9781466332485

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The first and only complete fully illustrated Field Guide to Alaska Rocks and Minerals, this is a completely new guidebook to Alaska rocks and minerals. Written by an Alaskan prospector, miner, rockhound, and collector, there are hundreds of sites listed that have never been published before, and have been visited by a select few.These are the choice sites and collecting areas, selected from over 8,000 mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska.There are also chapters providing information to getting started if you are new to collecting, as well as reference sources and places both online and in person where you may get more information.The areas covered by the book, which are the most road-accessible parts of Alaska, have detailed maps, descriptions, and numerous photos to help guide you. The maps show access, collection locations, and other important information.This easy-to-use book will be useful for people of all ages and lists locations to over 100 different mineral types, including fossils, precious metals (gold, platinum, etc.), gemstones and many others.

Author : Martin Freed
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 32,8 MB
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493067540

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Rockhounding Texas is a complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing Texas' gems & minerals. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, and petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Texas points the way to the state's best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Contact information for land managers • Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history

Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,89 MB
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 149301448X

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With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a complete guide to popular collecting sites in Montana and source-book brimming with advice that can be of use to both the novice and the experienced rockhounder.