The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A.: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: Southeast States [Paperback]

Kathy J. Rygle (Author), Stephen F. Pederson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2008 | Series: Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. (Book 3)

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: 189 pages
• Publisher: Gemstone Pr; 4 edition (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943763584
• ISBN-13: 978-0943763583
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Should have paid attention to the reviews, September 12, 2008

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Boyd W. Miles (Bedford, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A.: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: Southeast States (Paperback)

Just not very good and the other reviews give the details. A Google search would be better and cheaper than buying this book. If you know nothing about rockhounding and want to go to pay sites only then this book might be of some use.

3.0 out of 5 stars criticism a bit harsh, good for a start, April 20, 2011

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Jaap-Jan de Greef (Parrish, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A.: Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: Southeast States (Paperback)

I purchased this book and another despite the bad reviews. I am not an experienced rock hound by any means, but found a view helpful hints in this book. And in order to learn the art of rockhounding it is a good way to start with a visit to a few fee mines to get ones' feet wet in this hobby. Eckerts' book are far more detailed, but you have to know a bit of the hobby before ,and some helpful hints from people working at fee mines come in handy for beginners like me.