Michigan Rocks and Minerals : A Field Guide to the Great Lake State by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch (2010, Trade Paperback)

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Publication Date: 2010-05-01. Weight: 0.53 lbs. ISBN10: 1591932394. Publisher: ADVENTURE PUBN.

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PublisherAdventurekeen
ISBN-101591932394
ISBN-139781591932390
eBay Product ID (ePID)80536738

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Book TitleMichigan Rocks and Minerals : a Field Guide to the Great Lake State
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEarth Sciences / Geology, General, Rocks & Minerals, Regional
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science
AuthorDan R. Lynch, Bob Lynch
Book SeriesRocks and Minerals Identification Guides
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight8.1 Oz
Item Length6 in
Item Width4.4 in

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Table Of ContentIntroduction Hardness and Streak The Mohs Hardness Scale Quick Identification Guide Sample Page Michigan Rocks and Minerals Glossary Michigan Rock Shops and Museums Bibliography and Recommended Reading Index About the Authors
SynopsisYour Must-Have Guide to Michigan's Rocks and Minerals Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Great Lake State This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 96 Michigan rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from Petoskey stone and copper to gold and agates. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors' incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification--no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative., Get this must-have guide for Michigan, featuring full-color photographs and information to help you identify rocks and minerals. Identify and collect rocks and minerals with the perfect guide to the Great Lake State! With this famous field guide by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. The book features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you're more likely to identify what you've found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identification--no more guessing from line drawings. The field guide's easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look. Inside you'll find: 96 specimens: Only Michigan rocks and minerals Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps: See where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images Michigan Rocks & Minerals includes beautiful photography, relevant information, and the authors' expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative!, Focusing on rocks and minerals of Michigan, this field guide features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify their finds., Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Great Lake State! This handy book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and minerals found in Michigan, from common rocks to rare finds. The authors know rocks and took their own incredible, full-color, sharp photographs to depict the detail needed for identification--no more guessing from line drawings. Entries are organized alphabetically, and the easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know. With professional pictures and all the important details--including what to look for and where to look for it--identifying and collecting is more fun and informative than ever!

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  • Top favorable review

    new book

    Did not read it. It is a gift. New condition. Nice pictures

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Top critical review

    Good information for amateur and experienced rock hounds.

    Book has a great detail and pictures of a fair amount of rocks found in the Great Lakes State!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Michigan Rocks and Minerals

    This book is loaded with good photographs and descriptions of many of the rocks and minerals easily found around the Great Lakes. Excellent guide!

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  • Great pocket size book!

    great book!

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  • Loved this book

    great book for rock collectors

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  • Must have book!!!!

    Valuable book for a Michigan resident just entering the collection aspect.

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  • great info

    good book

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  • Handy book

    It is very descriptive in clear words.

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  • Rocks

    Not many rocks/minerals described from the area I'm from.

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  • Happy to get the book

    Good information

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned