Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Patti Polk - ISBN: 9781440246159
Paperback
Your essential guide to rocks, gems, and minerals, from novice to expert.

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    4 May 2016

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Summary

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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781440246159
ISBN-10:1440246157
Author:Patti Polk
Publisher:F&W Publications Inc
Imprint:Krause Publications
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Edition:3rd
Release Date:4 May 2016
Weight:686g
Dimensions:28mm x 154mm x 222mm
A-Format
B-Format
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Patti Polk - ISBN: 9781440246159
154 × 222 mm
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A4
mm / in
About The Author

Patti Polk

Patti Polk is recognized as one of the top agate collectors in the world. She has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years. She has been published in Rock & Gem magazine and numerous other periodicals, and speaks at rock and mineral club programs and frequently serves as a trail guide for visitors to Arizona. Patti is a skilled lapidary artist, which includes the cutting and polishing of the stones into display specimens or cabochons for jewelry making.

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