Rockhounding Arizona, 2nd: A Guide to 75 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites (Rockhounding Series) [Paperback]

Gerry Blair (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2008 | Series: Rockhounding Series

A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .

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From the Back Cover

A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals

Search for gold in the Superstition Mountains. Dig for turquoise at the foot of the Hieroglyphic Range. Hunt for jasper in the historic mining district near Bagdad. An outstanding sourcebook for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Arizona points the way to seventy-five of the best rockhounding sites in Arizona, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land.

 

Look inside to find:

• Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions
• Suggested tools & techniques
• Land-use regulations and legal restrictions
• Contact information for land managers

About the Author

Gerry Blair has roamed the Arizona outback for almost three-quarters of a century, spending much of that time rockhounding. He is a contributing editor for Rock and Gem Magazine and is considered one of the most experienced and knowledgeable rockhounds in Arizona. He lives in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 2nd edition (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762744499
• ISBN-13: 978-0762744497
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Rocks & Minerals

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good only if given to you free, December 21, 2008

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W. Jonas "Rockhounder" (Apache Junction, AZ) - See all my reviews
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Rockhounding Arizona, 2nd: A Guide to 75 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites (Rockhounding Series)

As a first time rockhound in Arizona, I excitedly purchased this book all ready to get out there and find my own treasures. I tried to find seven of the sites listed in the book by using the directions the author provided. His mileage distances are way off base, and he certainly doesn't provide any type of details other than his handwritten maps. I finally ended up throwing this book away. Don't purchase this book; it's not worth your time or trouble.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite as bad as previously reviewed, July 8, 2009

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M. Marulla (Nashua, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rockhounding Arizona, 2nd: A Guide to 75 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites (Rockhounding Series) (Paperback)

Unlike the previous reviewer, I was able to locate most of the sites I attempted to visit. Combining the rough descriptions in this book with a good topographic map is essential. However, the author does list quite a few sites where no collecting is allowed and he states this in the description, making you wonder why the site is listed in the book at all. Overall, Gem Trails of Arizona by Mitchell is a better guide.

3.0 out of 5 stars Use this book for rockhounding, January 17, 2010

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kim barney (green valley az) - See all my reviews

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This is a good book for rockhounding. I have gone to 5 sites and all has been great!