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Rockhounding California by Gail A. Butler

Rockhounding California

Gail A. Butler, Shep Koss

Globe Pequot Publishing · Print & ebook · June 19, 2012

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Rocks & MineralsPacific West Travel (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)Geology
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Who it’s for
Explore California rockhounding sites, with specimen-collecting guidance and directions to locations across the state.
Themes
Rock and gem collecting, California mineral sites, Specimen-collecting guidance
Genres
Rocks & Minerals, Pacific West Travel (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA), Geology

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About this book

Although known for its gold production, California is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors. With this fully revised and updated edition, you can explore the mineral-rich desert regions, comb tide-washed beaches for jade, agate, abalone, fossilized whale bone, and prospect in the mountains and hills for gold, copper, and other minerals and gems.

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It describes 75 of the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps, directions, and GPS coordinates for each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. Rockhounding California offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby.

California Rockhounding

Explore California rockhounding sites, with specimen-collecting guidance and directions to locations across the state.

Come here for

  • California sites for jade, agate, abalone, fossilized whale bone, and minerals
  • Maps, directions, and GPS coordinates for each site

Expect

  • Descriptions of 75 rockhounding sites, including little-known areas
  • A guide to collecting specimens and California rockhound clubs

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Geology75%
Rocks & Minerals74%
Pacific West Travel (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)66%

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Publisher categories

  • Nature & the Outdoors
  • Rocks & Minerals
  • Pacific West Travel (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
Authors
Gail A. Butler, Shep Koss
Publisher
Globe Pequot Publishing
Published
June 19, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Rock and gem collecting · California mineral sites · Specimen-collecting guidance
Reading lane
Nature & the Outdoors