I designed this gem and mineral collector's log book to be the perfect tool for anyone looking to keep their collection organized and up-to-date. It will allow you to easily track your crystals and maintain a comprehensive catalog of your collection. Suitable for the beginner or advanced collector!Your new log book will not only help you to keep track of the “who, what, where, when and why” of your collection, it will also allow you to get to know and appreciate each of your specimens on an individual and personal level.Keep track of how much you've invested and document any changes in valueIdentify your crystals and their characteristicsCreate your “wish list”Keep a record of your favorite shops, suppliers and resourcesStay on top of maintenance and care, ensuring your crystals remain in great condition for years to come!.A valuable resource for:collectorsstudentsgemologistsgeologistshomeschoolerscrystal witchescrystal healersinsurance purposesinheritancesthe super ultra organizedand for anyone who plans to pass down their collections to the next generationThis log book has 8 different sections:~ An alphabetical checklist of over 560 of the most common crystals, gems and minerals~ A page to log your "Fossils, Tektites and Meteorites~ 4 blank "Wish List" pages~ 4 blank pages for "Favorite Shops & Suppliers"~ 4 blank pages for "Resources"~ 6 pages with "Value Charts"~ 15+ blank "Notes" pages~100 Detailed log pages with over 35 physical and metaphysical fields to fill in. Specifics like...A Picture or PhotoStock/ Inventory #Crystal NameOther NamesDate AcquiredWhere Acquiredpurchased - found - giftedPrice PaidEst. ValueCHARACTERISTICSCrystal SystemChemical CompositionMohs Scale of HardnessMineral ClassWeightColorShapeSpecific GravityCleavagewarnings - cautions - careCleanse WithCharge WithCORRESPONDENCESChakraAstrological SignPlanetElementDirectionMonthDay Of The WeekNumberHerbsOilAnimalDietiesHEALING PROPERTIESSpiritualEmotionalPhysicalNotesAffirmationsFill in the entire log book and you'll have written your own personal gem and mineral resource book! Specific to YOUR collection!Use the “Gem & Mineral Log” pages to document each specimen’s characteristics..Use the “Crystal/ Mineral Checklist” pages to check off the crystals in your collection. There are extra spaces and pages to write in the crystals you own that may not be in the list, as well as a “Fossils, Tektites & Meteorites” page to fill in any of those you may have.Use the “Wishlist” pages to write down any crystals you want to add to your collections.Use the “Notes” pages to add any extra information..The “Favorite Shops/ Suppliers” pages can be used to keep track of names, addresses, phone numbers, and websites of your favorite rock shops and gem suppliers.Use the “Resources” pages to log important reference books, magazines, educational websites, or social media channels you use.Use the “$ Current Values $” pages to log in how much you paid and the current value of each specimen.A really great log book AND the cover doubles as an identification chart! With 90 full color photos of the most common gems and minerals!Makes a great gift or stocking stuffer! Read more

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. Finalist for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year AwardThe fiber-optic cables that weave the World Wide Web, the copper veins of our electric grids, the silicon chips and lithium batteries that power our phones and cars: though it can feel like we now live in a weightless world of information—what Ed Conway calls “the ethereal world”—our twenty-first-century lives are still very much rooted in the material.In fact, we dug more stuff out of the earth in 2017 than in all of human history before 1950. For every ton of fossil fuels, we extract six tons of other materials, from sand to stone to wood to metal. And in Material World, Conway embarks on an epic journey across continents, cultures, and epochs to reveal the underpinnings of modern life on Earth—traveling from the sweltering depths of the deepest mine in Europe to spotless silicon chip factories in Taiwan to the eerie green pools where lithium originates.Material World is a celebration of the humans and the human networks, the miraculous processes and the little-known companies, that combine to turn raw materials into things of wonder. This is the story of human civilization from an entirely new perspective: the ground up. Read more

The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance — salt, the only rock humans eat — and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning. Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale. Read more

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ PAPERBACK VERSION WITH COLOR PICTURES ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Featuring the top 500 rockhounding sites in the United States and 100+ gemsNew to rockhounding?Seeking the best rockhounding site near you?Would you like to recognize gems and minerals at first sight?If this sounds like what you need help with, and your inner rockhound is eager to learn, keep reading… Finding and naming gemstones can be tricky, especially for beginners and even those with some experience. With so many small details, colors, and kinds of rocks, it's easy to get mixed up if you don’t know what to look for. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s Why This Guide is a Rockhound’s Treasure:Explore 100+ Gems & Minerals with vivid images, in-depth descriptions, and identification tips.Discover 500+ US Rockhounding Sites featuring public locations, GPS coordinates, and a compilation of the stunning rocks you can find there.Equip Yourself with Essential Rockhounding Gear and learn about optimal tools to make your next rockhounding trip your biggest adventure.Simplify Geology with easy-to-understand explanations about the formation of fossils and minerals. After reading this book, you'll know where to find your favorite gems and how to identify them.Whether rockhounding is a new hobby or a passion you wish to delve deeper into, this guide encompasses all you need, empowering you to independently locate, identify, and collect mesmerizing gems and minerals. Get The Rockhounding Encyclopedia today. A world of gems is waiting for you! Read more

Yes, it is true that you can prospect for and find your own gold because it is still out there! The title of this book is Fists Full of Gold because that is what the author believes it can bring you. This new book is the most comprehensive prospecting book ever written. Its very different from what is on the market already. It's focus is to teach you how to find gold deposits, both placer and hard rock. There is a huge amount of information here that is just simply not available in any other prospecting book. It has plenty of basic coverage for new prospectors but lots of material for those guys who have some experience and want to learn more, plus even more advanced information for prospectors with decades of experience. It is up to date with all the latest technology and science. This book takes a unique and different approach in teaching the trade skills of prospecting it covers not just equipment, but the knowledge you really need to find those locations with recoverable gold. This information is important because in the final analysis, no matter well you operate your dredge, metal detector or other prospecting equipment, unless you can find the deposits where the gold is concentrated, your equipment cannot help you recover it. It's designed to be the one prospecting book you will never outgrow. It s a quite a reference: more than 360 pages long with over 225,000 words. That makes it longer by far than any other prospecting book written for individuals longer than any 2 or 3 of them combined! In spite of this, it s all written for the average individual who does not have any formal training in geology or mining. Fists Full Of Gold is a handbook of all types of gold prospecting with a very complete and up to date section on nugget detecting, as well as dry washing and even other topics like panning, slucing, dredging, etc. The book covers minerals, geology and how to do your own research in an understandable way that is not just for rank beginners. Many guys with 10 or even 20 years of experience looking for gold will learn a lot from this book. My book is different because it is brand new and up to date, explaining all the latest metal detector technology, current geologic knowledge, how to use GPS in prospecting, how to use the internet for research and other items of interest. Some of the highlights of the information contained in the book includes: The basics of prospecting and finding gold, including: The fact that there is lots of gold is still out there to be found How to use a gold pan, including crevicing, mossing and sniping for gold How to get the best recovery out of your sluice box or highbanker How to use a suction dredge to find and recover paystreaks How to operate a dry washer for gold An extensive section on metal detecting, perhaps the best on the market Building your own equipment: including building your own: Portable sluice box Lightweight suction dredge Desert dry washer How to operate a small scale commercial mining operation How to deal with and get the most out of your black sands How to get the best prices for your gold, specimens and nuggets A full coverage of the geology of gold and silver mineral deposits: All about minerals and how to identify them Minerals associated with gold deposits Rocks: what they are and how to identify them Basic geology for the prospector in an understandable form A detailed explanation of placer geology and how paystreaks form A detailed explanation of hard rock geology and how gold deposits form How to recognize many types of hard rock gold and silver deposits How to do research to find your own rich concentrations of gold. Using and understanding topographic maps, aerial photos and GPS, Where to find little known sources of information on gold deposits, How to use geology maps to find gold. Read more

Mineral collecting by amateur "rockhounds" has never been more popular. Old quarries, road cuts, and exposed landscapes are being examined by new generations of minerals enthusiasts. Each needs a comprehensive guidebook with clear photographs and accurate data. This is it. In a thick but handy format, more than 700 different minerals and rocks are grouped by color (for ease of location in the book) -- blue, red, yellow, brown, green, white and black crystals; brown and gray sedimentary rocks; and meteorites for anyone lucky enough to find one. Each has a picture -- four to a page -- opposite detailed but clear data: Chemical formula Hardness Color Density Lustre Cleavage Fracture Tenacity Crystal form Similar minerals and where they are likely to occur. And many will have a diagram of its crystal form -- up to four, for fluorite, for example. The Minerals Encyclopedia is unusual for the number of minerals it covers: more than 700 in 448 pages, with a useful glossary, an introduction to mineral collecting, printed front and back flaps that offer quick reference in the field, and a measuring rule on the back cover. This is a superior reference for rockhounds, geology students and outdoors people with an interest in what's under their feet. Read more

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures.Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels.Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text.Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers.This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library. Read more

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Updated for 2025! Colorado Prospectors, this is the book for you - loaded with over 180 public access prospecting sites! A travel guidebook 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. Has reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and so many places to gold pan. Also includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, and 180+ 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. Read more

Updated for 2025! This is the second guidebook in the Finding Gold in Colorado series. With 270 newly described unclaimable, public access, prospecting sites across Colorado, this book will give you a reason to bring a pan with you wherever you go across our beautiful state! A #1 bestseller on Amazon for the couple months it was out, this book has proven very popular with the Colorado prospecting community.The Wandering Prospector has the same chapter structure as the Prospector's Edition, with new content for all of the chapters covered in the first book and five new chapters covering new regions of the state not covered in that prior book. Those new chapters include over 100 prospecting sites between them. Many of the chapters discussing areas also covered in the first guidebook have more prospecting sites than are in the first book! If you have a copy of Finding Gold in Colorado: Prospector's Edition, you will love this one too!To be clear, there is no repetition between this book and the first one in the series (Finding Gold in Colorado: Prospector's Edition) so you need them both to have all the prospecting sites and travel information an experienced prospector will want. Read more

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The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond—and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry. Read more

Step-by-step Questions and Answers with detailed color photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book narrows down the possibilities among 350 minerals, gems and rocks to reach the conclusive classification. Identification is then further narrowed down with respect to Crystal form, Hardness, Luster, Density, Cleavage, Break and Tenacity. Each rock's main photograph shows the general or typical view, and identification tips about features are noted in the margins of the respective page. Similar stones are presented for comparison and tips are provided that can eliminate imposters. Drawings show the mineral's crystal shape. The chemical formula reveals the elements from which the mineral is composed. There is also information about where the stone is typically found and some of the ways that humans have utilized it. Packed with beautiful photographs of earth's many rocks, minerals and gems, The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is perfect for amateur mineralogists and collectors. Read more

The third edition of Introduction to Optical Mineralogy provides comprehensive coverage of the optical properties of minerals. It describes in detail more than 125 common rock-forming minerals and a selection of common ore minerals. Revised chapters on optical theory discuss the petrographic microscope, the nature and properties of light, the behavior of light in isotropic and anisotropic materials, and uniaxial and biaxial anisotropic optics. Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in optical mineralogy, this accessible text is also an essential resource for petrology/petrography courses. Features of the Third Edition BLIncludes a new section on reflected light optics BLReorganizes material so that silicates-which comprise over 95% of the earth's crust-are discussed first in order to reflect their abundance and petrologic significance BLContains numerous photomicrographs and revised illustrations throughout BLProvides step-by-step procedures for using the petrographic microscope and a flow chart detailing the process of identifying unknown minerals Also Available: Companion CD A Textural Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section by Daniel Schulze contains color images of 65 minerals in thin selection, pictures of common alteration products-all indexed by mineral structure and composition-and more than 200 illustrations of important optical properties used in thin selection identification. Read more

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If you want to uncover the wonders of rocks, gems, and minerals without becoming overwhelmed, keep reading…Have you ever wondered about the fascinating world of rocks, gems, and minerals beneath your feet? Are you curious about finding hidden treasures like agates and fossils? Or maybe you’re eager to learn how to identify and understand these natural wonders?This book combines two powerful guides to take you on a journey from beginner to rockhounding expert:Rockhounding: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Finding and Studying Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Agates, and FossilsRocks, Gems, and Minerals: What You Need to Know about Crystals, Gemstones, Agates, and Other RocksWhether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your knowledge, this comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of the Earth’s most captivating creations.Here’s what you’ll explore in the first part:Discover Different Types: Learn how to identify various rocks, minerals, gems, agates, and fossils, and understand what makes each unique.Find the Best Spots: Discover the prime locations for rockhounding and learn how to spot signs of mineral deposits.Get the Right Tools: Understand the essential tools and equipment needed for a successful rockhounding adventure and how to use them safely.Showcase Your Finds: Learn techniques for cleaning, preserving, and displaying your specimens to highlight their natural beauty.Dive into History and Science: Explore the rich history and scientific aspects of rockhounding, including famous rocks and minerals.In the second part, you’ll:Master Identification: Gain expertise in identifying various mineral types and crystal systems.Distinguish Similar Gems: Learn the nuances of telling apart quartz, chalcedony, and agate.Explore Gemstones: Discover the rich variety of precious and semi-precious gemstones and their unique characteristics.And much more!This book is more than just a guide—it’s your ticket to understanding and appreciating the amazing world of rocks, gems, and minerals.Ready to start your journey? Click "Add to Cart" and begin exploring today! Read more

Step-by-Step Guide ♦ For Beginners & Spiritual Practitioners ♦ Featuring 80 Real Spells ♦Unlock the power within and bring your intentions to life with The Practical Spell Book, an all-encompassing guide for practitioners of all levels. Whether you’re seeking love, protection, abundance, or inner peace, this spellbook offers a thoughtfully crafted collection of step-by-step rituals designed to align your spirit, sharpen your intentions, and manifest positive change.Written by Lyra Blake, a seasoned practitioner whose journey through magick has been one of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation, this book invites you to explore the mystical arts with accessible, detailed guidance that ensures each spell is easy to follow and adaptable to suit your unique path. Each section is crafted to nurture a different area of life, from love and relationships to health, prosperity, and personal growth.The Practical Spell Book includes:✨ Introduction to Spell Crafting – Learn the essentials of setting intentions, designing spells, and personalizing your magick with a clear, foundational guide.💖 Love and Friendship Spells – Attract new relationships, strengthen bonds, and build self-love with guided spells for harmony and connection.🛡️ Protection and Cleansing Spells – Step-by-step spells to ward off negativity, protect yourself and your space, and cleanse away unwanted energy.💸 Prosperity and Abundance Spells – Open pathways to wealth, opportunity, and abundance with rituals that guide you in banishing financial blockages and inviting prosperity.💫 Personal Growth and Transformation Spells – Support your journey of self-discovery, shadow work, and resilience-building with carefully structured guidance.🌙 Rituals for Daily Magick – Discover simple, step-by-step spells for cultivating mindfulness, gratitude, and intention-setting as part of your everyday routine.This book goes beyond mere instructions, inviting you to weave magick into your life in a meaningful and personal way. Each spell is crafted with Lyra’s own experiences in mind, making this a heartfelt guide filled with wisdom, encouragement, and transformative energy.Whether you're a novice or a seasoned witch, The Practical Spell Book will become essential to your magickal practice. With clear guidance on every page, you’ll learn how to tap into the ancient art of spell-crafting, align with your inner power, and transform your intentions into reality.Embrace the journey. Transform your life. Discover the magick within. Read more

The most extensive mineralogical pictorial published to-date. This 400-paged full-color book beautifully displays the mineral treasures of the earth. Complete with an easy-reference index to all the minerals. Includes an extensive mineralogical pictorial containing color photos of hundreds of minerals with molecular formulae, descriptions, and localities found. As a sequel to her first two books, Love is in the Earth: Kaleidoscope of Crystals and Love is in the Earth: Laying-on-of-Stones, and due to the multitude of requests for photographs of the minerals discussed, this pictorial was complied to illustrate typical examples of mineral specimens available from our Earth Internationally known, best-selling author of the "Love is in the Earth" series, Melody was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and now resides in the Rocky Mountain region. She is a scientist and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Art degrees in mathematics. She has been working with stones since she was a child, always evidencing an interest in the geological and mystical properties of these children of the Mother Earth. Due to the desire to share her research and knowledge with her brothers and sisters of the planet, and due to the need to make the information available at the onset of the "Age of Love", she has updated this popular book. In addition to her work within the United States, she has taught crystal workshops in Brazil, the Republic of South Africa, and Australia, and has held private consultations in India and Nepal. Read more

A Comprehensive Introduction to the “Geochemist Toolbox” – the Basic Principles of Modern GeochemistryIn the new edition of William M. White’s Geochemistry, undergraduate and graduate students will find each of the core principles of geochemistry covered. From defining key principles and methods to examining Earth’s core composition and exploring organic chemistry and fossil fuels, this definitive edition encompasses all the information needed for a solid foundation in the earth sciences for beginners and beyond. For researchers and applied scientists, this book will act as a useful reference on fundamental theories of geochemistry, applications, and environmental sciences. The new edition includes new chapters on the geochemistry of the Earth’s surface (the “critical zone”), marine geochemistry, and applied geochemistry as it relates to environmental applications and geochemical exploration.●      A review of the fundamentals of geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics, trace element and organic geochemistry●      An introduction to radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry and applications such as geologic time, ancient climates, and diets of prehistoric people●      Formation of the Earth and composition and origins of the core, the mantle, and the crust●      New chapters that cover soils and streams, the oceans, and geochemistry applied to the environment and mineral explorationIn this foundational look at geochemistry, new learners and professionals will find the answer to the essential principles and techniques of the science behind the Earth and its environs. Read more