Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition): Where and How t

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A guidebook for traveling rockhounds-or anyone with an interest in gems, rocks or minerals-exploring hidden treasures across the United States. Easy-to-use listings on "fee dig" mining, museum exhibits and more, with information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms, will help make every trip a success.

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Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums!Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska Idaho Iowa Minnesota Montana NebraskaNorth Dakota Oregon South Dakota Washington Wyoming Whether you're digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or "prospector," with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying.This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms.Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting-and possibly profitable-hobby.Equipment and Clothing: What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself).Mining Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods.Gem and Mineral Sites: Directions and maps, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, local camping facilities and more.Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for).Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state.Other Features: Where to find your birthstone, your anniversary stone or your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more!The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes:Northeast ISBN: 978-0-9970145-0-1Northwest ISBN: 978-0-9904152-8-2Southeast ISBN: 978-0-9970145-1-8Southwest ISBN: 978-0-9904152-9-9

Author Biography

Kathy J. Rygle combins her scientific training with a hobbyist's passion. A lifelong rockhound, she has shared this hobby—begun with their parents—with Stephen F. Pedersen and their children, and has traveled to many "fee dig" sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.Stephen F. Pedersen combines his scientific training with a hobbyist's passion. A lifelong rockhound, Pedersen has shared this hobby—begun with his parents—with Kathy J. Rygle and their children, and has traveled to many "fee dig" sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA, is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer. With over 1 million copies of her seven books in print in nine languages, she is the most widely read author in the world on the subject of jewelry and gems. Honored with the international Accredited Gemologists Association's highest award for excellence in gemology, Ms. Matlins' books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field. Her books include Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide (over 400,000 copies now in print—the only book of its kind ever offered by Consumer Reports); Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide; The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide; Gem Identification Made Easy; Engagement & Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love; and Jewelry & Gems at Auction: The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites (all GemStone Press).Former gemology editor of National Jeweler magazine, her articles and comments on buying and selling gems and jewelry and on gem investment have appeared in many national and international consumer and trade publications. She is also the author of the "Gemstones" chapter in the Encyclopedia of Investments, second edition.Ms. Matlins has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate, and continues to spearhead the Accredited Gemologists Association's nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams and other types of consumer misrepresentation. A popular media guest, she has been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, educating consumers about gems and jewelry and exposing fraud.In addition to her educational work, Ms. Matlins is retained by clients worldwide to seek fine, rare or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition.

Table of Contents

PrefaceIntroductionHow to Use This GuideEquipment and Safety PrecautionsMining TechniquesNotes on Gem Faceting, Cabbing, and Mounting Your FindsState ListingsAlaskaIdahoIowaMinnesotaMontanaNebraskaNorth DakotaOregonSouth DakotaWashingtonWyomingIndexesIndex by StateIndex by Gems and MineralsEnjoying StonesAnnual EventsState Gem and Mineral SymbolsFinding Your Own BirthstoneFinding Your Anniversary StoneFinding Your Zodiac StoneSome Publications on Gems and MineralsSend Us Your Feedback

Long Description

Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska * Idaho * Iowa * Minnesota * Montana * Nebraska North Dakota * Oregon * South Dakota * Washington * Wyoming Whether you're digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or "prospector," with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms. Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting--and possibly profitable--hobby. Equipment and Clothing: What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself). Mining Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods. Gem and Mineral Sites: Directions and maps, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, local camping facilities and more. Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for). Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. Other Features: Where to find your birthstone, your anniversary stone or your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more! The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes: Northeast ISBN: 978-0-9970145-0-1 Northwest ISBN: 978-0-9904152-8-2 Southeast ISBN: 978-0-9970145-1-8 Southwest ISBN: 978-0-9904152-9-9

Details ISBN1683362276 Author Stephen F. Pederen Pages 208 Year 2016 Edition 6th ISBN-10 1683362276 ISBN-13 9781683362272 Format Hardcover Subtitle Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals Birth 1955 Replaces 9780943763378 Language English Publisher Turner Publishing Company Imprint Turner Publishing Company Place of Publication Paducah, KY Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2016-04-22 UK Release Date 2016-04-22 Series Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides Publication Date 2016-06-09 Audience General US Release Date 2016-06-09 AU Release Date 2016-07-28 Edition Description 6th New edition Alternative 9780990415282 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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