Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Mineral Collector
Author: The Mineral Collector
Author: Mineral Collector's Handbook
Author: Barry KrausePublisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9780806908731
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A full-color field guide to with everything needed to dive into this exciting hobby.
The Boy Mineral Collectors
Author: Jay G. KelleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The Collector’s Book of Fluorescent Minerals
Author: Manuel A. RobbinsPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1475747926
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Over the last several decades, the number of people who are actively involved in the hobby or science of mineral collecting has grown at an increasing pace. In response to the growing demand for informa tion which this large and active group has created, a number of books have been published dealing with mineralogy. As a result, the reader now has a choice among mineral locality guides, field handbooks, photo collections, or books dedicated to the systematic description of minerals. However, as interest in mineralogy has grown, as collectors have become increasingly knowledgeable and aware of mineralogy in its many facets, the need for more specialized information has also grown. Nowhere is this need greater than in the subject of the fluorescence of minerals. The number of collectors who now main tain a fluorescent collection is substantial, interest is constantly increasing, and manufacturers have recently responded by the intro duction of new ultraviolet equipment with major improvements in utility and performance. Yet when the collector searches for any information on this subject, little will be found. He or she will seek in vain for the answers to questions which present themselves as in terest in fluorescent minerals grows and matures. Which minerals fluoresce? Where are fluorescent minerals found? What makes a mineral fluoresce? Why does ultraviolet light produce fluorescence? What is an activator, and how does it contribute to fluorescence? On these matters, the available mineralogy books are largely silent.
Successful Mineral Collecting and Prospecting
Author: Richard Maxwell PearlPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Minerals
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The Mineral Collector
Author: The Collector's Guide to the Minerals of New York State
Author: Steven C. ChamberlainPublisher:
ISBN: 9780764343346
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Continuing a tradition that began in 1842, this book examines 24 localities of particular interest to mineral collectors. These localities are organized by how they occur (in sedimentary rocks, in crystalline rocks, in fractures)—a new approach that brings coherence to relationships among similar localities. For each locality, its significance to specimen mineralogy, collecting history, geological setting, origin, and a thorough description of the minerals of particular interest to collectors are presented, based on the latest research and nomenclature. Over 150 clear color photos show some of the finest specimens ever collected from each locality. Similar New York state localities are listed for each featured occurrence. While the GPS coordinates for each locality are provided, this is an introduction to what minerals occur in the State of New York, how beautiful they are, and why they are so interesting. Why have a mere field guide when you can have so much more?
The Complete Mineral Collector
Author: Andrew ClarkPublisher:
ISBN: 9780600569664
Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Minerals, Collecting, and Value Across the US-Mexico Border
Author: Elizabeth Emma FerryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Traces the movement of minerals from Mexican mines to markets, museums, and provate collections and explores their value as scientific specimens, religious offerings, works of art, and luxury collectibles.