Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
ISBN-13: 9781493046867
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Publication Date: 06-01-2020
Pages: 176
Product Dimensions: 4.20(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Series: Falcon Pocket Guides
Garret Romaine, an avid rockhound, fossil collector, and gem hunter, is the author of Gem Trails of Oregon, Gem Trails of Washington, and Rockhounding Idaho (FalconGuides) as well as a columnist for Gold Prospectors magazine. He lives in Spokane, Washington.
Table of Contents
Overview iv
About Geology iv
Think in Series vi
Field Studies vii
Where to Go vii
About This Guide viii
Hardness ix
Be a Safe and Considerate Collector xi
Artifacts xi
Additional Reference Materials xii
State Designations xiii
Part I Rocks 1
Igneous Rocks: Extrusive 1
Igneous Rocks: Intrusive 10
Metamorphic Rocks 17
Sedimentary Rocks 29
Part II Fossils 44
Part III Minerals 57
Common Minerals 58
Metallic Minerals 108
Part IV Gems 135
Acknowledgments 147
Glossary 148
Index 155
About the Author 160
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