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Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed Lynch, Bob
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781591933724
- Book Title
- Agates of Lake Superior : Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed
- Publisher
- Adventurekeen
- Item Length
- 11 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Nature
- Topic
- Rocks & Minerals
- Item Weight
- 31.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Adventurekeen
ISBN-10
1591933722
ISBN-13
9781591933724
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117292696
Product Key Features
Book Title
Agates of Lake Superior : Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Rocks & Minerals
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
31.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Table Of Content
Introduction Quartz and Chalcedony Agate Basics Lake Superior Agates Distribution Finding and Identifying Agates Formation Theories Source of Silica Infiltration Channels Concluding Agate Formation Post Formation Agate Varieties Adhesional Banded Agate Banded Quartz Agate Eye Agate Floater Agate Agate Geode Gravitationally Banded Agate Skip-an-Atom Agate Vein Agate Whorl Agate Inclusions and Replacements Copper Replacement Agate Crystal Impressions Dendritic Agate Fragmented Membrane Agate Jasp-Agate Mineral Inclusions Moss Agate Plume Agate Sagenitic Agate Stalactitic Agate Tube Agate Color Variations Colored Macrocrystalline Quartz Paint Agate Rare Coloration Surface Colorations Weathering Brecciated Agate Faulted Agate Peeled Agate Ventifacts Water-washed Agate Final Topics Before and After What is an Agate? Glossary References and Recommended Reading Index About the Authors
Synopsis
The definitive book on Lake Superior's agates is here. If you're a casual rock collector, you will find Agates of Lake Superior fun, interesting and beautiful. If you're a more advanced hobbyist, you will appreciate this professional and scientific resource. The book provides a thorough examination of Lake Superior's strange and unique agate varieties, as well as a critical look at agate formation theories, tips on how to find and identify agates, where to look for them and how collectible your agates may be., Get the definitive guide to Lake Superior agates, filled with hundreds of photos and fascinating information that make it perfect for any coffee table. Agates are mineral formations famous for their concentric, ring-like banding and beautiful coloration. Found around the world and revered for thousands of years, agates are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular results of geology. Yet for all of their popularity, we know comparatively little about them. Agates of Lake Superior by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch is an ode to these ancient gemstones (found in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and southern Ontario) in a large-format, full-color coffee-table book. Bob and Dan, the father-son duo known for their Rocks & Minerals field guides, provide a thorough examination of Lake Superior's strange and unique agate specimens. Supplemented by hundreds of photographs, their text spotlights each variety of Lake Superior agate. You'll also be fascinated by a critical look at agate formation theories, tips on how to find and identify agates, where to look for them, and how collectible your agates may be. Book Features: A thorough explanation of agates and why they are unique The history of Lake Superior's formation and how it relates to agates A critical look at agate formation theories A thorough examination of Lake Superior's strange and unique varieties Hundreds of true-to-life photographs and diagrams Tips on how to find and identify agates, and where to look for them If you're a casual rock collector, you will find Agates of Lake Superior to be fun, interesting, and beautiful. If you're a more advanced hobbyist, you will appreciate this professional and well-researched resource.
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