Northeast States: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals (Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A.) [Paperback]

Kathy J. Rygle (Author), Stephen F. Pedersen (Author), Antoinette Leonard Matlins (Preface)

Book Description

Series: Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. | Publication Date: April 2008

Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ...or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer 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 where the nearest restrooms are.Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. Focusing on the four major regions of the U.S., each guide covers: Gem & Mineral Sites - Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. It also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums & 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); and Special Events & Tourist Information - Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state.

Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Gemstone Press; 4 edition (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943763576
• ISBN-13: 978-0943763576
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #525,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Field Guides > Rocks & Minerals
  • #71 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Fossils

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless, June 20, 2006

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Daniel E. Bontempo (Central, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Southeast Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals (Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides) (Paperback)

Really thin volumes that hardly cover each state included. Big on organization and sections, but what is the use if they say "no information."

Most of the content is museums which can be found on the web or in free state tourism guides. The list of collecting sites (free, or fee) is sorely underdeveloped.

I returned my copy, even though I wont see much $ after shipping charges are deducted from the refund amount. I was just plain insulted by the book. (I got Northeast and Southeast books - sent both back!)

Do not buy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Move along on this book..., June 6, 2009

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D. Irish (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals (Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides) (Paperback)

The main problem upon receiving this book was the title is misleading. It's an old, out of date, generalized list of places to PAY people to get bags of dirt hoping there are gems inside. It's definitely NOT a "Gem and Mineral Guide"; it's nothing of the sort.

You would be better off buying other books on the subject of gem hunting / rockhounding.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, November 8, 2010

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Dennis Stachura (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Northeast States: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals (Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A.) (Paperback)

Save yourself the money and do not buy this book. You can get more information with a 5 minute web search than you could ever get from this book. The information provided was not much better than the yellow pages.