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Rockhounding maps and guides: We carry an assortment of books dealing with rock identification,
rock collecting, and gold prospecting. Our most popular include: Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide): A fully color illustrated basic
guide to minerals. �This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of
rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: Physical and
chemical properties, origins and geologic significance, gems and semiprecious
stones, how to find and collect specimens.� Gold Diggers Atlas by Robert Neil Johnson: A book of maps of gold
collecting areas in all western States. Includes also locations of various rock
shops. Rockhounding Arizona� by
Gerry Blair. Contains rather lengthy site descriptions of a number of collecting
sites in Arizona, along with map information as to how to get there. ��expert
rockhound Gerry Blair describes more than seventy of the state�s best
rockhounding areas, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near
Bagdad [Az, not Iraq] to search for gold in the Superstition Mountains and
digging for turquoise at the foot of the Heiroglyphic Range. This guidebook
covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known sites. It
also describes where to view mineral specimens and prehistoric artifacts at
Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest national parks, as well as on tribal lands.
Brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals, this handy
book also includes maps and directions to each site and directories to museums,
rock shops, and major public land areas.� Arizona Gold & Gems
Maps Then and Now:� An excellent map set,
showing 1881 configuration and also the modern configuration on a transparent
overlay, along with remarkably detailed and complete locations of specific
mineral sites. Gives you not only the modern layout, but also the historical
map, which can be useful in searching out old mines, claims, rumors, etc. from
historical references. Very well done. Arizona Ghost Towns/Sites Then and Now. An excellent map set,
showing 1881 configuration and also the modern configuration on a transparent
overlay. Gives you not only the modern layout, but also the historical
situation, which can be useful in searching out things historical. Very well
done. Gem Trails of Arizona by James R. Mitchell: Site descriptions and maps
for collecting rocks in Arizona. �Detailed text describing where to go and what
to look for at each site.� Maps for each
site pinpointing the best supplies of specimens. photographs depicting the
collecting areas. A new glossary to help you identify your finds. A full-color
photographic portfolio of spectacular Arizona gems.� �Filled with expert advice
based on years of experience, Gem Trails of Arizona is an indispensable
handbook for the rockhound who is just starting to explore the wealth of this
colorful state. The seasoned collector too will find this an invaluable
reference.� More than 90 collection
sites.� Western Gem Hunters Atlas by H. Cyril, Johnson: Rock locations from
California to the Dakotas, and British Columbia to Texas.� This is a book of maps of mineral collecting
sites. Also includes locations of rock shops. For more books, continue on the Grand Tour. |