Bibliograph

Wisconsin, Illinois & Iowa rocks & minerals, a field guide to the Badger, Prairie & Hawkeye states, Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch

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Label

Wisconsin, Illinois & Iowa rocks & minerals, a field guide to the Badger, Prairie & Hawkeye states, Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-235) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wisconsin, Illinois & Iowa rocks & minerals

Nature of contents

bibliographyhandbooks

Oclc number

868276753

Responsibility statement

Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch

Sub title

a field guide to the Badger, Prairie & Hawkeye states

Summary

Full color photos and details for identifying and collecting 96 rocks and minerals found in the three states. Includes information about everything from agates to zircon, fossils to gold, including where to find them, in one handy guide

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Important terms and definitions -- A brief overview of the region's geology -- Precautions and preparations -- Dangerous minerals and protected fossils -- Hardness and streak -- The Mohs Hardness Scale -- Quick identification guide -- Sample page -- Rocks and minerals found in the region -- Glossary -- Regional rock shops and museums -- Bibliography and recommended reading -- Index -- About the authors

resource.variantTitle

Rocks & minerals, a field guide to the Badger, Prairie & Hawkeye statesRocks & minerals of Wisconsin, Illinois & IowaRocks and minerals of Wisconsin, Illinois and IowaWisconsin, Illinois and Iowa rocks and minerals

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