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From azurite to wulfenite, Arizona is known the world over for its rich abundance of rocks and minerals. Now in its third edition, this best-selling guide covers well-known sites, and uncovers many lesser-known areas as well. Situated in landscapes as diverse as the minerals themselves, these sites vary from arid desert to pine covered peaks. Detailed text describes where to go and what to look for at each collecting area. Maps for each site lead the rockhound to an almost limitless supply of specimens. Black and white photographs picture the collecting area. Color photographs highlight beautiful specimens found at various sites. Gem Trails of Arizona is an invaluable guide for rockhounds just starting out, or filled with expert advice and years of experience. For the experienced collector who has searched from Arizona's mineral resources for years, it is an outstanding source of the old and the new sites throughout the scenic state. James Mitchell, a contributor to the Lapidary Journal, teaches school during the year and spends summers searching the West for additional gem and mineral locations.
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- PublisherGem Guides Book Co
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0935182829
- ISBN 13 9780935182828
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages183
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Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 183 Pages. The mines, hills and deserts of Arizona produce an incredible profusion of superb crystals and gem materials, some unique to the state and others the best in the world. For those with an interest in lapidary arts, Arizona has a great deal to work with. Its gem production is among the highest in the United States. The abundance of raw materials, great climate and beautiful scenery have made the state a Mecca for mineral and gem enthusiasts. Arizona hosts two of the most famous mineral gatherings in the world each winter --- the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and the Qartzsite shows. Illustrated throughout with black and white maps and photographs on every page. From azurite to wulfenite, Arizona is known the world over for its rich abundance of rocks and minerals. No in its third edition, this gide covers well-known sites, and uncoveers many lesser known areas as well. Situated in landscape as diverse as the minerals themselves, these sites vary from arid desert to pine covered peaks. Detailed text describes wehre to go and what to look for at each collecting area. Maps for each site lead the rockhound to an almost limitless supply specimens. Black and white photographs picture the collecting area. Color photographs highlight beautiful specimens found at various sites. An invaluable guide for rockhounds just starting out, filled with expert advice and years of experience. For the experienced collector who has searched for Arizona's mineral resources for years, it is an outstanding source of the old and new sites throughout the scenic state. Contents: Locator Map, Map Legend, Introduction, Mineral Highlights, Mining in Arizona, Mineral and Gem Collecting in Arizona, Geography and Climate, Collecting Sites, Rockhound Rules, Outdoor Arizona, More Than Just Pretty Rocks, and Mineral Locator. Seventy-seven sites are listed. Seller Inventory # 10261
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