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| finding gems in colorado: Colorado Rockhounding Stephen M. Voynick, 1994 Your complete guide to the state's rich and varied mineral, gemstone, and fossil sources. In Colorado, rockhounds may pick agate and petrified wood from the vast Great Plains, follow dinosaur tracks on hogback ridges, pan gold in mountain streams, hunt g |
| finding gems in colorado: Gem Trails of Colorado James R. Mitchell, 2007 This updated and expanded second edition features over 90 locations, including 27 new sites, where collectors can explore the mineral, gem and fossil treasures of Colorado. Includes clear maps and directions, detailed descriptive text, site photos, full-color specimen photo insert, lists of rock and mineral clubs, mineral museums and mine tours, a mineral locator index and glossary. |
| finding gems in colorado: Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition Kevin Singel, 2018-05-26 Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work.Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado. |
| finding gems in colorado: Colorado Gem Trails Richard M. Pearl, 1992 This famous book takes you on an extensive gem and mineral collecting tour of Colorado, revealing the interesting places where Nature has stored her treasures. Detailed directions are given for reaching the noted as well as the little-known localities in all sections of this great mineral-producing state. Included are numerous mileage logs never before published, and many sketch maps made especially for this book. A unique system arranges the localities along segments of the main highways. Latest information is given on local travel and collecting conditions and land ownership, so much desired by collectors who want to make the best use of their time. Gem and mineral societies that welcome visitors -- museums that display outstanding collections -- are all described. Official maps and references to the literature are listed. |
| finding gems in colorado: Rockhounding Colorado William A. Kappele, 2017-04-01 Rockhounding Colorado takes you to 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state. Search for amethyst and quartz at the Crystal Hill Mine, check out the view at Douglas Pass while looking for leaf imprints and insect fossils, or head to Saint Peters Dome to uncover green, white, and purple fluorite. |
| finding gems in colorado: A Guide to Finding Gemstones, Gold, Minerals & Rocks W. Dan Hausel, 2014-09-25 Follow in the footsteps of successful gem and gold hunters and search the hills for rough diamonds, colored gemstones, lapidary minerals, precious metals and interesting minerals and rocks. Written for the geoscientist, prospector and rockhound; the first part of the book focuses on physical characteristics of gems and minerals. This is supplemented with the second part of the book that describes dozens upon dozens of colored gem, diamond, gold, mineral and rock localities using the Public Land Survey System and GPS coordinates so the reader can visit these sites on a home computer with aerial and satellite imagery to gain an understanding of what to look for in the field. With these same coordinates, the reader can visit some occurrences, deposits and areas suggested for prospecting to further their gem hunter prospecting education and potentially lead to new discoveries. Now you can learn what to look for when searching for Mother Nature's treasure. |
| finding gems in colorado: Rockhounding for Beginners Lars W. Johnson, Stephen M. Voynick, 2021-06-08 Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch. |
| finding gems in colorado: Gems & Minerals of California William Estavillo, 1992 Striking full-color guides. Bound in water repellent, film laminated covers. Extensive center-spread maps of the state highlights locations featured in each book. Special 8-pocket and 4-pocket lucite display racks available with purchase of the series. |
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| finding gems in colorado: Colorado Rocks and Minerals Dan R. Lynch, Bob Lynch, 2010-11 Your Must-Have Guide to Colorado's Rocks and Minerals Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals in the Centennial State This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 115 Colorado rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from amazonite and rhodochrosite to smoky quartz and gold. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors' incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification--no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative. |
| finding gems in colorado: Gem Trails of New Mexico Adrian Mitchell, James R. Mitchell, 2001-12 Guidebook for collectors of rocks minerals and fossils. Maps, photos, and descriptive text lead collectors to over 100 of the best rockhounding sites in New Mexico. |
| finding gems in colorado: Gold Panning Colorado Garret Romaine, 2018-05-01 Gold Panning Colorado is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in Colorado. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in Colorado. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos, and geological background. Features include: Full-color images GPS coordinates Geology basics Tools of the trade for every level of collector Rules and regulations Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures |
| finding gems in colorado: Gem Trails of Arizona Bessie W. Simpson, 1964 |
| finding gems in colorado: Gem Trails of Northern California James R. Mitchell, 1995 This most complete guide to Northern California features sites from the Oregon border south to San Luis Obispo. Beautiful color photographs showcase the specimens that can be found at the sites described. Detailed text and maps make locating collecting areas easy. |
| finding gems in colorado: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest Garret Romaine, 2023-05-15 Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse. |
| finding gems in colorado: Rockhounding Washington Lars W. Johnson, 2025-06-03 Revised and updated this guide provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Rockhounding Washington is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region. |
| finding gems in colorado: Finding List ... Buffalo Library, 1896 |
| finding gems in colorado: Gem Stones of the United States Dorothy McKenney Schlegel, 1957 |
| finding gems in colorado: Hiking Colorado's Hidden Gems Stewart M. Green, 2022-04-01 From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado. Most of the hikes have not appeared in any previous guidebooks, and are true hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to hike in solitude or simply looking to get off the beaten path, these trails will lead hikers on the best trails in state parks and public spaces, with hikes ranging in difficulty from handicap-accessible and easy hikes to strenuous outings. |
| finding gems in colorado: Colorado's Lost Gold Mines and Buried Treasure Caroline Bancroft, 2012-09 Thirty romantic and fabled tales of Colorado's misplaced wealth inspire the reader to go search. |
| finding gems in colorado: Gems and Minerals of Arizona Sharon Panczner, Bill Panczner, 1988-05 There's gold in them thar hills! Along with silver, turquoise, copper, and tons (literally) of other minerals. This guidebook explains what you will find and where in Arizona you will find it. Prospectors were right on target when they came to Arizona! |
| finding gems in colorado: Gold W. Dan Hausel, Eric J. Hausel, 2011-08-12 Few other geologists in history have been as successful at finding gold and other mineral deposits as the authors. The senior author discovered hundreds of gold anomalies and was on the discovery team of one of the largest gold deposits in North America in the Kuskokwim Mountains of Alaska and made the initial discovery of an entire gold district in the Rattlesnake Hills of Wyoming, which is being touted as another Cripple Creek. Although the book focuses on Wyoming; gold is described in other western States in this first volume of two on gold in the West. The authors provide the reader with information on where to find gold, how to find gold and give four decades of combined experience to help the reader understand what to look for and how to read the geology and rock outcrops. |
| finding gems in colorado: National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America Sarah Garlick, 2014 Illustrations and mineral hardness scale on endpapers. |
| finding gems in colorado: Colorado's Fourteeners Gerry Roach, 2022-05-24 Standard, alternate, and technical routes for all 58 Colorado Fourteener peaks A classic guidebook known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, Colorado's Fourteeners has been updated for this thirtieth anniversary edition to include GPS coordinates, revised topographic maps, expanded route details, and new descriptions reflecting alterations to trail access. Besides the often-climbed standard routes, the guide describes many alternative and technical routes. The trusted source for over 30 years, this is the guide to bring with you to peaks websites can't reach. |
| finding gems in colorado: Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure Heather Mundt, 2022-05-15 Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure is the definitive guide for families of all ages to experiencing the natural splendors of Colorado. Whether you are planning your first family adventure or you are an experienced outdoors family, Heather Mundt provides everything parents, grandparents, children, and teenagers need to know to enjoy activities throughout the state. As an experienced outdoors writer, adventurer, and family traveler, Mundt shares more than sixty destinations across Colorado, outlining family adventures in hiking, biking, paddling, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, skiing, sledding, rockhounding, wildlife watching, fishing, climbing, enjoying cultural activities, and more in this go-to guide. Every one of these outdoor activities is graded in terms of difficulty and age-appropriateness, so every reader will know exactly which activities are right for their young kids, teens, and older relatives. Organized geographically with easy-to-use maps alongside detailed descriptions and beautiful photography, Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure explores every corner of the state with memory-making activities for every family. |
| finding gems in colorado: Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.) Kathy J. Rygle, 2011-06-01 Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums! SOUTHWEST Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Kansas Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah 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 • Mining Techniques • Gem and Mineral Sites • Museums and Mine Tours • Special Events and Tourist Information • Other Features The Treasure Hunter’s Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes: Northeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-76-7 Northwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-74-3 Southeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-77-4 Southwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-75-0 Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pedersen combine their scientific training with a hobbyist’s passion. Lifelong rockhounds, both authors have shared this hobby—begun with their parents—with their children, and have traveled to many “fee dig” sites, museums and mine tours across the United States. |
| finding gems in colorado: Natal Stones George Kunz, 2018-07-16 This special edition of 'Natal Stones : Sentiments and Superstitions Connected to Precious Stones' was written by George Frederick Kunz, and first published in 1892, making it over 125 years old. This super-short, fast read features a separate section for each Natal month (birth month,) and tells us numerous items associated with each one, like Tallismanic Gems, Guardian Angel, Gemstone and more. The book also has a delightful section on Mottoes Formed with Stones (words formed by using the initial letter of each stone,) and a feature on Sentiments of the Gems (what each stone stands for, like courage, love, wisdom, etc.) This little old book is an absolute gem and a must have for all those interested in horoscopes and the gems associated with each birth month. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. At 'Black Books' we do not use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to transcribe books from scanned images or other forms of text - this usually results in everything from strange characters to gibberish. We believe that reading an old book, exactly as it was, is the most satisfying way to read it. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting. |
| finding gems in colorado: Gems & Gemology , 1996 |
| finding gems in colorado: Finding-list of the Buffalo Library ... Buffalo Library, Buffaflo, N.Y., 1885 |
| finding gems in colorado: Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition) Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pedersen, 2016-05-02 Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals SOUTHWEST Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Kansas Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Utah 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 ... your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more! |
| finding gems in colorado: Diamonds to Gold Tommy B. Thompson, 1996 |
| finding gems in colorado: The Mining of Gems and Ornamental Stones by American Indians Sydney Hobart Ball, 1941 |
| finding gems in colorado: The Great American Turquoise Rush, 1890-1910 Philip Chambless, Mike Ryan, 2017-03-22 The Great American Turquoise Rush was the period of the largest concerted effort to mine, process and market turquoise in the history of the United States. It started when traditional markets for the clear sky blue Persian turquoise closed and the east coast jewelers, who controlled the jewelry trade in the United States, were forced from necessity to reappraise the quality of turquoise from the southwest. The efforts to control this new market were begun in New Mexico but would expand into other states. This is the true story of that time, largely forgotten or remembered only from oral tradition. |
| finding gems in colorado: Rockhounding Idaho Garret ROMAINE, 1920-07 |
| finding gems in colorado: Rockhounding Arizona Gerry Blair, 2008 A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. |
| finding gems in colorado: Rocks and Minerals Caroline Bingham, 2004 Discusses how different rocks are formed, describes various types of metal, and provides both past and current uses of these materials. |
| finding gems in colorado: Diamonds and Mantle Source Rocks in the Wyoming Craton with a Discussion of Other U.S. Occurrences W. Dan Hausel, 1998 |
| finding gems in colorado: Gemstones of North America John Sinkankas, 1959 |
| finding gems in colorado: Popular Science , 1959-02 Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better. |
| finding gems in colorado: Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th Edition) Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pedersen, 2011-06-02 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 ... your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more! |
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Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is one of the best areas in Colorado for rockhounds. The many area pegmatites, old mining dumps, and area streams contain fantastic specimens of …
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Jan 2, 2025 · The Types Of Gems Found At Pike’s Peak. You can find various gems when you dig for them in the areas around the mountain. Some of the most notable and interesting of …
Rockhounding in Colorado: Free Crystal and Gemstone Maps
Location Name Longitude and Latitude Rocks and Gemstones; Wolf Creek: 37.487272, -106.820292: Amethyst geodes, Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Moonstone, Quartz crystals
Where to Find 18 Gemstones in Colorado: Rockhounding Tips
Some rare gems found in Colorado include Amazonite, Rhodochrosite, and Aquamarine. Where is the Best Place to Find Gems in Colorado? Some of Colorado’s best places to find gems are …
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Aug 29, 2023 · Yes, there are geological maps and resources available that can help you identify areas in Colorado where you might find gemstones and minerals. The Colorado Geological …
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Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is one of the best areas in Colorado for rockhounds. The many area pegmatites, old mining dumps, and area streams contain fantastic specimens of …
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Explore the best rockhounding locations in Colorado with our Colorado rockhounding maps and locations. Discover Colorado's rich mineral resources on RockHounding.Org. Find top spots for …
Public Gem Mines in Colorado: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the top public gem mines in Colorado, including Golden Gate Canyon and Pike’s Peak. Learn where to find gems and tips for a successful gem hunting adventure. Explore Colorado's …
