"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 largest gold deposits in U.S. history, 175 million+ ounces of gold, was discovered as recently as the 1960's, • Much of the gold recovered in the United States isn't found "gold colored" in the ground, • The US...

“I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.”If those words sound like a common refrain, don’t despair. With this newly compiled and expanded edition of Jim’s previous three bestselling gold-panning guides to BC in your library, you’ll know where to find streams of gold all over BC. ...

Kids find that their imagination starts to grow when they learn about new things and rocks and minerals are a natural aspect of the outdoors but kids tend to not take time to really look closely at each one. Learning about the big and little details of both helps kids imagine where rocks have been, how they got to where they were found and what caused minerals to form and take shape; all of these things help children think in new and exciting ways.

Those stones you see might be an important mineral that the Earth creates. This book will open your child’s minds to the importance of the rocks and minerals you can dig up. It is a very informative book that is complete with images and just the right amount of texts too. Go ahead and get a copy of this book today!

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.

“Highly recommended for a wide audience.” Donovan's Literary Services - Midwest Book Review“Highly engaging little read.” J. Aislynn d Merricksson - Readers' Favorite“More an adventure tale” Big Al - Books and PalsA soulful mix of writing, geology, rock and roll, and lost ancient nations from the author of the award winning historical novel, Storykeeper. The thought-provoking acco...

The Earth is home to hidden gems, rocks and other natural wonders. This workbook will showcase some of them in the hopes of inspiring the young to learn. By making this book very attractive, a child will learn to love and reap the benefits of reading. Secure a copy today!

This book takes a look at diamonds, in particular the common forms of diamond, rocks in which diamonds are found in nature, diamond types, electrical behaviour, thermal conductivity, chemical composition, crystallography, hardness, specific gravity, determining synthetic diamonds to natural, colour, clarity methods, diamond enhancements, & more…This is volume 14 of the Australian Gemstones series.Other books in this series include Early Australian Gemstone Discoveries, Earl...

This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of pearls, saltwater and freshwater, their appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations.Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify pearls.There is information on the physical and optical properties of pearls. There is also details on the correct readings for pearls, from various gemmological instruments, which ...

Why do volcanoes go "ka-boom!"? This unique approach to vulcanology is highly inspiring to young children. The use of carefully selected images only help in driving home certain points of discussion. This is a picture book that your child will definitely love and learn the most from. Don't forget to grab a copy today!

Immerse yourself in the heritage and craft of gemstone faceting with this curated collection of classic articles originally published in the early 1900s and before.Selected for their lasting value and relevance, the writings reveal the methods, tools and equipment historically used by gem cutters to create beautifully faceted stones, all preserved with original text and illustrations.Contents include:The Art of Gem Cutting by Fred S. Young

Unlock the long‑standing allure of jade with this engaging collection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles, selected from sources dating back to the early 1900s and earlier.Jade Gemstones is carefully curated for modern readers. The writings explore jade's key characteristics, including its origins, physical structure, defining properties, and traditional uses, offering a rich overview of one of the most culturally significant and enduring gemsto...