 | | Book (edition) | | were shaped by some accident of For instance, agate How is their formation. frequently found in...chrysoberyl cats-eye are valued chiefly for pattern, and agate and jasper among semi- precious materials are...angular, banded structure) tube, banded, moss cation (moss-like), will be frequently misled All topaz...the many types of agate, opal and petrified this region is noted. The agate is wood for which...plains have been buried deep under debris brought north by glaciers or washed down down from have been |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | geodes found at Ballast Point, Hillsborough Bay, near Tampa (Hillsborough Co.), Fla., are sometimes encrusted...crystals (resembling sandpaper). GEORGIA — Banded agate and red jasper occur around Ringgold (Catoosa Co...interested. "The conglomerate came from my farm north of Greencastle, Putnam Co., Ind." "I have picked...conglomerates in fields and in gravel bars here in Putnam County, Indiana."—item received from Walter Reeves, R3...wide, also nice—and it is fl.—an amazing bright orange, LW; (no fl. SW). MASSACHUSETTS — John S. AlbaWhen |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | the Josephine Mine near Volcanoville, Eldorado County, California. What your correspondent writes is... he mentions a few minerals found in Middlesex County, Conn. "Sillimanite evidently exsists, at least...still trying to get it identified. It has an almost orange fluorescence and a strong phosphorescence. I seem...recently there has been some dredging in Tampa Bay (Hillsborough Co., Fla.) along the south side of the west...calcite on limestone. of golden At nearby Hillsborough Bay, Ballast Point to be exact, is the famous |  | | Book (edition) | | describes sites under of the nearest town and county. and the many maps included book contain such...Chrysocolla, Turquoise LJ Emerald, Beryl ^"^ Agate ** Jade Amethyst nq -* % Gem Hunter's...out each year into the mountains and deserts of North America to collect a great variety of materials...glaciers that once covered the northern part of North America. As you can see from the directory of digging...their color, as in emeralds; their pattern, as in moss agate; or their play of eral color, as in opals. |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | brown limonite. Wickenburg is in N / W Maricopa County in western Arizona. xline—crystalline tain a... The Dallas Gem Mine is in southern San Benito County in western California. COLORADO — "Would you please...interior cently found in San Benito County, here to be an attractive moss agate of pleasing in California. When...term "astonishing" is not an exaggeraSan Miguel County is in southwestern tion ! W e were lucky in being...greenish datolite. Meriden is in N / E New Haven County in central Connecticut. FLORIDA — Mary G. Poole |  | | Book (edition) | | MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 3 1111 00289 4184 \ I s Fifth Revised Edition A complete, state-by-state...to list more than fifteen hundred localities in North America where gems can be found. This is the only...Chrysocolla, Turquoise LJ Emerald, Beryl *"» Agate ** Jade =p Amethyst ^ X ) y ' £f h % ^...amateurs alike had not gone out to every corner of North America, discovered the rich gem resources of the...Colorado; and Professor Jack Hanahan of Belmont, North Carolina, with locations in their respective states |  | | Book | | famous was the single beryl stone found in Oxford County in Maine that weighed 18 tons and was 18 feet in...other hand, inclusions in agate give the characteristic effect that makes moss agate so valuable. An example...example is the moss agate of eastern Montana which sometimes produces scenes of unbeliev¬ able verisimilitude...see through. Quartz, sapphire, fine emerald, some agate, some obsidian, topaz and diamonds are glassy or...the gem. Sapphires and rubies are found in North Carolina, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Cal¬ ifornia and |  | | Report (Issue volume) | | Quebec; perthite and rose quartz from Ontario; and agate, chalcedony. and jasper from various localities...useful for prying 4 loose rock and for removing moss and overburden, though for this purpose some may...Stones of N. Amer.-Gems and Precious Stones of North America by G. F. Kunz (The Scientific Publishing...York, 1890 ). Gemstones of N. Amer.-Gemstones of North America by John Sinkankas (D. Van Nostrand Company... lZ AREAS, NEW BRUNSWICK 8. Petitcodiac 9. Hillsborough Area 10. St. Stephen Area 11. St. George 12 |  | | Book (edition) | | mmed at Broken Arrow aud Trout creek, in Sc. Clair county. The strata in this field are more faulted und...prong of Canoe creek, in St. Clair county, to Ha\sop creek, in Bibb county, a distance of 60 miles. Down to...to Helena, in Shelby county, the field has an average width of 5 or 6 miles. Below that point the width...miles being in the latitud" of Blocton, in Bibb county. The south ern end of this field has a greater...Jefferson county; Helena, Montevallo, and Brierfield, Shelby county; and at Blocion. Bibb county. The Warrior |  | | Journal (issue) | | 2" up to 6"x 6" S0c to $10.00 • - -- • Agate in Idaho. Agate halves up nodules having blue, gray & white...$1.00, $2.00 and $3.00. • - - -• Red and white agate masses from Nevada 2"x 2" and 3"x 3" SOc and 75c...•---• Beautiful moss agates from Montana 1 ½"x 1½" SOc up to $3.00 «- - -• Many agate cabochons - all...all colors SOc to $2.00 «---• Moss agates, beautiful little cabochons from Arizona 50c c:- - -:• CONGRATULATIONS...FREAK SIMULATIONS IN AGATE. by Ernest Weulhaas ............ . ..... BLUE AGATE IN WASHINGTON. by C. N |  | | Book (volume) | | vertebrate remains. The breaks of the White River north of Crawford in Dawes Co. and the rather extensive...chalcedony, jasper and gem petrified wood. BUFFALO COUNTY KEARNEY, area gravel bars and pits along the Platte...especially to the W of townagate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood. CASS COUNTY WEEPING WATER, SE, on rd...chalcedony, jasper, fossils. CHERRY COUNTY VALENTINE, in the Sandhills county along the Niobrara R. and Minnechaduza... hillside surfacesagatized and opalized wood, agate, jasper; in draws and washes and gravel beds of |  | | Report (issue) | | .'.' .., Mineral Collecting Sites in North Carolina By W. F. Wilson and B. J. McKenzie RUTILE GUMMITE...Information Circular 24 Mineral Collecting Sites in North Carolina By W. F. Wilson and B. J. McKenzie Raleigh...copies of this publication may be obtained from: North CarOlina Department of Natural Resources and Community...for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina. The Section conducts a number of basic and...Geological Survey Section, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. Eldon P. Allen, Chief Geologist FRONT |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | These géodes are found in Pike County, Ala., which is about 50 miles north of Montgomery. I have found them...them scattered all over the county, but they are especially abundant just south of Troy, (Pike Co.),...made several trips to Magnet Cove (Hot Springs County) which is about 15 miles east of Hot Springs on..."—letter dated Aug. 14, 1956, from William Dillon, 212 North St., McDonald, Penn. Thirteen specimens were received...brachiopod in gray chert. Fowlers Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware, on Delaware Bay. FLORIDA—At the 6th |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | senopyrite in Darien (Fairfield Co.), Levesque, Cross County, Arkansas. The Conn., for over a year. A few weeks...thundereggs are filled with a good clear patterned agate." — item from Mary E. King, Box 1347, Palmer, Alaska..."Agatized coral is still being found at Tampa (Hillsborough Co.), Fla., although it is not as plentiful...A H O — "This specimen was found in Twin Falls County about 10 miles south of Hagerman, Idaho. These...a fairly new limestone quarry in eastern DeKalb County, 111. There were a few small fossils in the limestone |  | | Book (volume) | | .......................................346 North Carolina ........................................................................................356 North Dakota ...............................................................................427 South Carolina ...............................................................548 Table of Maps Page Alabama County Map ...................................................................................4 Alaska County and Stream Map ............................... |  | | Book (volume) | | 800 feet thick in the north. ALEXANDER COUNTY FAYVILLE, area stream gravels⎯agate, jasper, rare alluvial...of the Mississippi R.⎯agate, jasper; d RR siding of Clay⎯agate. CALHOUN COUNTY AREA, shores of the Mississippi...crystals). CRAWFORD COUNTY PALESTINE, area deposits⎯Siderite. EDWARDS COUNTY AREA, T. 1 S, R. 10 E...E, regional deposits⎯Siderite. FULTON COUNTY FARMINGTON, W 6 mi. on Rte. 116 to the Rapatee No. 5 strip...mine⎯pyritized gastropods (Pennsylvanian age). GRUNDY COUNTY AREA: c Regional rd. and RR cuts and banks of Mason |  | | Book (volume) | | 800 feet thick in the north. ALEXANDER COUNTY FAYVILLE, area stream gravels⎯agate, jasper, rare alluvial...of the Mississippi R.⎯agate, jasper; d RR siding of Clay⎯agate. CALHOUN COUNTY AREA, shores of the Mississippi...crystals). CRAWFORD COUNTY PALESTINE, area deposits⎯Siderite. EDWARDS COUNTY AREA, T. 1 S, R. 10 E...E, regional deposits⎯Siderite. FULTON COUNTY FARMINGTON, W 6 mi. on Rte. 116 to the Rapatee No. 5 strip...mine⎯pyritized gastropods (Pennsylvanian age). GRUNDY COUNTY AREA: c Regional rd. and RR cuts and banks of Mason |  | | Book | | HfiRIN COUNTY FREE LIBRfiRY 311110G386652Q I V Russell P MacFal A COLOR TREASUF FOR COLLECTORS...100 detail maps 1500+ hunting locations: sites in North America A directory to coUpcfing O E Pi rin...directory listing over fifteen hundred localities in North America where gem specimens may be found. Interspersed...to Hunting Locations ? i 9 GIVEN TO THE MARIN COUNTY LIBRARY BY MARI N L MTNF.RAT. SOCTETY DAVID...may be able to buy specimens. map of Keweenaw County. Mich- Part of the U.S. Geological Survey topographic |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | Marble Peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains, in Pima County, Arizona. A note from him reads: "I have done some...taken from the Cherokee district placers in Butte County, California. Mineral Information Service, July...a couple of cabs made from our Rose Garden Jasp-Agate found 50 miles south of La Junta by my friend, another...of this beautifully brownish and reddish jasper-agate. CONNECTICUT: A locality for aegirite is the abandoned...Littlefield of Stonewall in old Campbell County (now Fulton County), sent in an interesting specimen of rutile | | | Report (issue) | | Information Circular 24 Mineral Collecting Sites in North Carolina By W. F. Wilson and B. J. McKenzie Raleigh...copies of this publication may be obtained from: North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community...Geological Survey Section, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. Eldon P. Allen, Chief Geologist i ...FRONT COVER PHOTO Twinned emerald crystal from North Carolina, photo from Smithsonian Institution (slide...viable mineral collecting sites through out North Carolina. Some sites are commercially operated during |  | | Book | | lapidary field. Beginning with a description of agate, he proceeds to an interesting account of the history...ever been written before. Tracing the history of agate from prehistoric days through events of the Bible...growing hobby. Chapters are devoted to the details of agate collecting, the varieties and forms of quartz and...varieties, with favorite location of quartz agate, opal wood — collectors. The petrified gems throughout...to acquaint the collector with places all over North America where he can gather his own gem rocks; to |  | | Book (volume) | | NORTInHIwo AME A Volumes John Sinkankas _ GEMSTONES OF NORTH AMERICA In Two Volumes ® Volume I Gemstones, of...of all the mineral treasures to be found in North America, are perhaps the most fascinating—and the...worthy of the name. Some, like the emeralds of North Carolina, the colorful and fabulous tourmalines and...above all, easily read and understood, GEMSTONES OF NORTH AMERICA, Volumes I and II, will be welcomed as a...abroad are becoming so scarce and expensive that North America has developed into a major exporter rather | | | Book | | lapidary field. Beginning with a description of agate, he proceeds to an interesting account of the history...ever been written before. Tracing the history of agate from prehistoric days through events of the Bible...the details of agate collecting, the varie ties and forms of quartz gems other than agate, opal and its...acqt1aint tl1e collector with l)laces all over North America where he ca11 gatl1er J1is o,vn ge1n rocks;...infor1nation on tl1c rockl1ouncl's favorite gem-tl1e agate. THIS IS LELAND£ QUICK La Jolla ( ,5an l)irgo) |  | | Journal (issue) | | Peggy Norton, Secretary 11945 Magnolia Blvd.. North Hollywood, CA 91607 Edwin Porter, Treasurer P.O...Texas 78204 Mlcrocry•tal Collectlng In Keweenaw County, Michigan by Jean R. Rentmeister ................CA. Host, Gem and Mineral Society ol San Mateo County. H.B. Murnan, P.O. Box 53, NAS Mollett Field, CA...Clubs. Show. Kansas National Guard Armory, 2 blocks north of Intersection Kansas Turnpike (I 70) and 18th...Gem and Mineral Show " Sliver Jubilee of Gems." North Exhibit Hall, State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Phoenix |  | | Book (volume) | | .......................................295 North Carolina ........................................................................................302 North Dakota ...............................................................................366 South Carolina .................................................459 Appendix C - The Various Names & Forms of Agate.....................................467 Appendix...rights, so remember you were told. If in doubt, a county map will tell you who the legal owner is. Good |
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