Isle Royale Greenstone: Exploring Michigan's State Gemstone

Isle Royale Greenstones are forever going to be a part of Michigan's rich cultural and mining history. Most of the gem-grade greenstones used in jewelry today come from tailings of old mines in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Searching for these mysterious and rare greenstones has always been a challenge to people.

This book is for anyone interested in planning a trip to find greenstones and offers important insights into discovery, identification, trip-planning, and advance polishing and finishing techniques. Greenstones are Michigan's best-kept secret and are a treasure worth seeking. Along your search for this incredible gemstone, the real treasure will be the memories made along the way. We live in a modern day when it seems like a treasure hunt is out of reach for ordinary people, but a treasure hunt might be closer than you think. Michigan's northern country has so many treasures waiting to be found. The Isle Royale Greenstone could be the reason for your next adventure.