Rocks category: 250 books

This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs. Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of...

This is a wonderful workbook for children that includes information on how to choose, program and cleanse the crystal or stone, the energies and healing properties of the more popular stones and mediation and healing exercises a child can do by him/herself, or with friends and family.

Taking a unique approach to a fascinating region of the United States, this activity guide looks at the underlying processes that have shaped the Eastern Coast. Beginning with the connection between geology and geography, the chapters move into a discussion of plate tectonics and landforms such as...

La copertina del numero 182 di maggio 2016 di Altreconomia è dedicata al “segno dei volontari”, che mette in fila tutti i numeri che spiegano perché l’impegno civico all’interno di un’organizzazione e il benessere economico vanno di pari passo. Il “primo tempo” del giornale...

With gold forecast to reach $2,000 an ounce by the end of 2012, and the economy as uncertain as ever, goldpanning is making a comeback. Why not pick up a piece or two of surprisingly simple equipment and check that stream by your campsite? The techniques, the pans, the pickaxes and the educated guessing...

"The Essential Introduction for New GOLD Prospectors" is for anyone curious about the United States' vast gold resources, and wishes they had their own gold mine! Most Americans aren't aware that: • The first gold rush in U.S. history happened in 1799 in North Carolina, • One of the...

Learn the essentials of Asian gemstones with this useful and portable reference book. Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and...

Gold. Silver. Platinum. Palladium. Want more than a piece of paper with a stock number on it to show for your investment? Then learn about all the ways you can add precious metals to your portfolio. Gold and silver have been king and queen of metals for centuries. Today, they are joined...

Inclusions are one of the most diagnostic characteristics of gemstones assisting greatly in their identification. Specific inclusions can often indicate a gemstones geological occurrence, its country of origin, whether it is natural or has been synthetically or artificially made and if so by which...

Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the gemstones of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common gemstones that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unusual features.

This book, designed for the gem fossicker, contains information on early gemstone discoveries in Australia, and includes information on how to identify the gemstones you find. This publication has been written for both the experienced gem fossicker and the beginner. This book will assist the gem fossicker...

A könyv felépítése az õslénytan történetének bemutatásával, majd a legszükségesebb általános õslénytani ismeret átadásával kezdõdik. Ezután következik...

A mid nineteenth century look at diamonds and other precious stones: Diamonds, Gems, Corals and Pearls. This short piece includes a brief history of some famous stones and a brief description of mining, diving and cutting of gems corals and pearls.

Some visitors to SW Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park find a valuable gem after just a short while on the search field. This ebook relates numerous, true stories of lucky visitors who discover a diamond quickly at this famous state park. Many color photos are incorporated to help tell these...