wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 23, 2024 14:19:51 GMT -5
Hi all, been doing a bit more rock collecting, and I feel its time to pick up some good reading material. I have seen Minerals of the world by Rudolf Dutta and Geodes: Nature's Treasures recommended. What do you think?
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gemfreak95
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by gemfreak95 on Apr 23, 2024 15:18:53 GMT -5
If you want something decidedly different, "The Curious Lore of Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz in an interesting read.
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mirkee
starting to spend too much on rocks
Started tumbling a couple of months ago but now have four tumblers. Very interested in the hobby.
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Post by mirkee on Apr 23, 2024 15:56:57 GMT -5
I am fan of the geology series by John McPhee. He's a great writer and makes reading geology a pleasure. Assembling California is a good one.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 23, 2024 18:14:00 GMT -5
If you want some serious eye candy along with lots of facts for IDing, you can't beat Hans Gamma. Expensive, but worth it. worldofjaspers.com/index.html |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 23, 2024 18:17:07 GMT -5
Fairburn Agate - Gem of South Dakota by Roger Clark...any of the three editions!!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 23, 2024 18:25:16 GMT -5
Fairburn Agate - Gem of South Dakota by Roger Clark...any of the three editions!! WOW!!! Talk about eye candy! |
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 23, 2024 18:41:35 GMT -5
If you want some serious eye candy along with lots of facts for IDing, you can't beat Hans Gamma. Expensive, but worth it. worldofjaspers.com/index.htmlBut is my selection ok?
Also, Hans books are really nice! Price not too bad for the quality
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 23, 2024 19:31:11 GMT -5
If you want some serious eye candy along with lots of facts for IDing, you can't beat Hans Gamma. Expensive, but worth it. worldofjaspers.com/index.htmlBut is my selection ok?
Also, Hans books are really nice! Price not too bad for the quality
Actually, I don't know. |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 24, 2024 13:47:39 GMT -5
I am fan of the geology series by John McPhee. He's a great writer and makes reading geology a pleasure. Assembling California is a good one. LOVE McPhee's geology books. I've read all of them, some 2 or 3 times. He's an awesome writer too. I'll never forget his description of seeing Winnemucca at night from a distance: "Nevada looks good in neon." It does! |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 24, 2024 14:16:35 GMT -5
wargrafix It's hard to beat John Sinkankas's 3-book series "Gemstones of North America." At least one is in print on Amazon and one is better than none. Others may be available used.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Apr 24, 2024 14:53:50 GMT -5
Of course there's always The Secret Life of Thundereggs!
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 24, 2024 15:20:19 GMT -5
These are quite wonderful suggestions. I have a pathway when I want to buy book.
Thank you all!
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 24, 2024 19:56:39 GMT -5
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