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THE AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY’S LIBRARY
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l. Welcome: AGMS library materials may be checked out and used by any member in
good standing (no overdue material and AGMS dues paid for the CURRENT year).
This is a free privilege for AGMS MEMBERS.
Please, no food or drinks in the library area.
2. REFERENCE materials may be used only at 6719 Burnet Lane and are marked
as such—R or R. The reference section is located in the two-door beige cabinet.
PLEASE see one of the librarians for access.
3. Only THREE ITEMS may be borrowed at any one time by a member (for example:
three books, or two books and one DVD, etc.). When these are returned, then a member
may check out additional items.
The library is available when one of the librarians is present to unlock the area when
the building is open for club activities: meetings (such as general, board of director,
committee, etc.), classes and work shop times. For specific dates and hours, please
refer to the CALENDAR on AGMS’ website:
Most checkout cards are located inside the back cover of each book—please
fill in each card with your name, date, and phone number. Please place the checkout
card in the box provided on the work table. ***This is most important as the library is
based on the honor system.***
DVDs/Videos have checkout cards in the protective cases. Periodicals and catalogs
have a separate signout clipboard on the library work table or the shelf area. The
subject files (located in the beige lateral file drawers) have individual checkout cards
to be signed.
4. TIME ALLOWANCE—TWO MONTH checkout time for all regular library materials
(books, videos, DVDs, CDs, catalogs, periodicals, maps and subject files).
5. RENEWALS: If there has been no reserve request made by another member,
library materials may be renewed by filling the space on each checkout card
again (with the new date) OR by contacting a librarian and requesting a renewal.
6. RETURNS: A bookdrop (mail slot) is provided at 6719 Burnet Lane for convenient
returns anytime. There also is a book drop in the book case opposite the office area.
7. OVERDUES: For overdue items, these guidelines will be followed:
----a reminder by phone, mail, e-mail or a notice in the newsletter if necessary.
----after a reasonable time, a statement from the AGMS Treasurer and/or
Board of Directors will be issued for the replacement cost of each item.
----reimbursement for lost or damaged items is expected.
----library privileges will be suspended until obligations are cleared.
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return, please contact one of the librarians.
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NOTE: MICROSOFT WORD
AGMS LIBRARY—“CARD CATALOG”
Information and lists of the library’s contents may be found in the green notebook located on the brown worktable. A CD CATALOG that contains a list of the library’s contents is available for member to check out: (02-15-11 latest version)
A. AGMS BOOKLIST (by shelf-acquisition number) with authors and a brief
synopsis of each book; ISBN, if available
B. AUTHORS (books only); TITLES (books only)
C. SUBJECTS/CROSS REFERENCE (updated as needed)
D. AGMS AUDIO-VISUAL: VIDEOS (by subject and by numerical order):
Also CDs, DVDs, SLIDES, etc. are listed
E. PERIODICALS (magazines, publications, etc.)
F. R--REFERENCE MATERIAL (located in beige, two-door cabinet—building
use only—refer to the above book list, R designations)
G. CATALOGS (alphabetical by company—only the most recent issue
is kept due to shelf space.
H. SUBJECT FILES (Folders or notebooks of looseleaf articles pertaining
to each subject—alphabetically listed)
(Located in drawers 2, 3 & 4 of the beige lateral file cabinet,
near the exit door.)
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AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY—BOOK LIST
The numerals represent (shelf) acquisition numbers, i.e., as books are added to the AGMS collection. [Please refer to the AUTHOR LIST, SUBJECT INDEX and/or the TITLE INDEX for ease in locating a particular book]. Refer to the green notebook on the library work table. There are two CD copies available for checkout by a member.
Key: (c.1&2)--TWO copies of same title, etc.---sometimes newer editions)
( M------AGMS MEMORIALS—Books are dedicated as a memorial and a
remembrance of a former member of AGMS
( R------REFERENCES—May be used ONLY at 6719 Burnet Lane.
(Most of these items are located in the two-door, beige cabinet.
When a second copy is available, it is made available for
circulation and placed on the book shelves. For access please
ask a librarian for assistance.)
( TX-----TEXAS COLLECTION—blue label on spine of book
( JR-----JUNIOR MEMBER BOOKS—green label on spine of book
(Junior level books are located in a separate book case marked
as such)
( SPECIAL COLLECTION— Autographed books, out-of-print and older,
fragile editions, periodicals, etc.—located in horizontal file cabinet for
protection; please ask the librarian for assistance—building use ONLY)
( SF-----SUBJECT FILES—FOLDERS with envelopes or notebooks (containing articles and small booklets) located in the beige lateral files by subject headings (alphabetical order)
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(SHELF) ACQUISITION LIST: (with ISBN numbers or Library of Congress
numbers, if available)
01 O’Donoghue, Michael—Editor: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GEMS AND
MINERALS, 304 p. (A complete reference work on collecting and
R fashioning minerals) (c.1,2 & 3) COPY 2—REFERENCE ONLY
SBN: 399-11753-9
02 Sinkankas, John: GEM CUTTING—A LAPIDARY’S MANUAL, 365 p,
(A reference manual with 200 illustrations stressing equipment and techniques with crystal-clear instructions) (c.2&3; copy 1 is R)
ISBN: 0-442-27623-0
03. Schumann, Walter: STONES AND MINERALS, 225 p. (A handbook on
minerals, precious stones, rocks and ores with 300 color photos)
ISBN: 0-7188-2011-8 (See also # 246—a similar book)
04. Schumann, Walter: GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD, 256 p. (Identification
classification, physical properties, and characteristics of gemstones;
also where mined and how cut; color photos) (c.1,2 & 3)
ISBN: 0-8069-3088-8
05 Pough, Frederick: A FIELD GUIDE TO ROCKS AND MINERALS, 349 p.
(Peterson’s Field Guide Series aimed primarily at identification and
firsthand observational information—also general mineralogy)
ISBN: 0-395-08106-8 (c.1&2; c. 3 = JR)
06 Sinkankas, John: GEMSTONE AND MINERAL DATA BOOK, 365 p.
(Extensive compilation of data, gem formulas, and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, craftsman, and collector) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-87691-067-3
07 Von Neumann, Robert: THE DESIGN AND CREATION OF JEWELRY, 321 p. (Material and tools involved for basic, metal, surface,
contemporary, and traditional techniques; jewelry design) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-8019-7067-9
08 Yerkow, Charles: FUNDAMENTALS OF SOFT SOLDERING, 96 p.
(Introduction and methods of soldering various metals)
09 Fried, Henry: CAVALCADE OF TIME—A VISUAL HISTORY OF WATCHES,
126 p. (Photos depicting the art of yesteryear)
10 Kirkaldy: MINERALS AND ROCKS IN COLOR, 184 p. (Photographs
dominate the first section of this small, but useful book of mineral and
rock descriptions—emphasis on the British Isles, Sweden) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-88254-023-8
11 Downing, Paul: OPAL IDENTIFICATION AND VALUE, 210 p. (Methods
and details to identify the relevant characteristics of opals, as subtle
differences can have significant effect on values of this exciting stone)
ISBN: 0-9625311-2-X
12 Matlins and Bonanno: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUYING GEMS, 206 p.
(Details and advice provide a “mini-course” in how to buy diamonds
and colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge) (c. 1&2)
ISBN: 0-517-54792-9
(renamed and revised:
** JEWELRY & GEMS—THE BUYING GUIDE: 3rd edition) (c. 3)
ISBN: 0-943763-11-8
13 Matthews, Wm. H: TEXAS FOSSILS—AN AMATEUR COLLECTOR’S HAND-
BOOK, 123 p. (Guidebook 2—Bureau of Economic Geology,
TX, F University of Texas) (c.1,2 & 3)
14. Giraud, Roselle: TEXAS ROCKS AND MINERALS—AN AMATEUR’S GUIDE,
107 p. (Guidebook 6—Bureau of Economic Geology, University
TX of Texas) (c.1,2 & 3)
15. Austin & Geisinger: HOW TO DESIGN JEWELRY, 31 p, (Instructions and
projects that show one how by doing: motifs, geometrics, embellish-
ments, etc.) (c. 1&2)
ISBN: 0-910652-28-7
16. Bovin, Murray: JEWELRY MAKING, 159 p. (For schools, traders, craftsmen;
fundamental jewelry processes, decoratives, casting, and construction)
Library of congress: 67-299-40 (c.1&2)
17 Bovin, Murray & Peter: SILVERSMITHING AND ART METAL, 176 p. (Revised 9th edition for schools, tradesmen, and craftsmen)
ISBN: 0-910280-03-7
18 Hunt, W. Ben: INDIAN SILVER SMITHING, 160 p. (A how-to guide with an
explanation of the methods from the reservations) (c. 1&2)
Library of Congress: 60-4298
19 Kennedy, Gordon, et al: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GEMSTONE CARVING,
128 p. (A compilation of methods and materials in gem carving; plus
a series of articles showing creative skills of individual contributors;
originally written for the Lapidary Journal)
20 Larsen & Berman: U.S. Dept. of the Interior—Geo. Survey bulletin 848—THE
MICROSCOPIC DETERMINATION OF NON-OPAQUE MINERALS,
Second Edition, 266 p. (Outdated but might be of use in optical
identification’s history)
21. Long & Steele: INTRODUCTION TO MEETPOINT FACETING, 126 p.
(Faceting terms and techniques peculiar to meetpoint faceting) (c.1,2&3)
21 Long & Steele: Vol. 1—FACET DESIGN—OVALS (c.1&2)
A
21 Long & Steele: Vol. 2—FACET DESIGN—NAVETTE MARQUISE
B
21. Long & Steels: Vol. 3—FACET DESIGN—HEART AND PEAR
C
21. Long & Steele: Vol. 4—FACET DESIGN—CUT CORNER RECTANGLE,
D EMERALDS
21. Long & Steele: Vol. 5—FACET DESIGN—ROUNDS
E
21. Long & Steele: Vol. 6—FACET DESIGN—BARIONS
F
NOTE: In the FACETING room of AGMS (lateral file drawers) there are notebooks containing additional designs and information. REFERENCE USE ONLY
22 Phelps, William: HOW TO REPAIR JEWELRY, 30 p. (Ring sizing, pins,
brooches, stone settings, Indian jewelry, remodeling)
ISBN: 0-910652-29-5
23 Riggle, Arthur: HOW TO USE DIAMOND ABRASIVES TO CUT GEMSTONES,
30 p. (Techniques using any type, plus equipment & accessories
involved in grinding, smoothing, and polishing with diamond)
ISBN: 0-910652-30-9
24 Wexler, Jerome: HOW TO TUMBLE-POLISH GEMSTONES AND MAKE
TUMBLED GEM JEWELRY, 31 p. (The title explains it all)
ISBN: 0-910652-25-2
25 Jarvis, Charles: JEWELRY MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR, 212 p.
(workshop, tools, techniques, designs, setting, repairs)
ISBN: 0-517-305879
26 Champion, Dave: THE BASICS OF BEAD STRINGING, 48 pages, (Selecting
tools, beads, materials plus construction projects) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-9615353-0-X
27. Cox, Jack: ADVANCED CABOCHON CUTTING, 64 p. (A gemcutter’s
handbook—shows how to cut special shapes, star gems and cat’s
eyes; special chapters on opal, jade, and assembled stones; well
illustrated) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-910652-14-7
28. Cox, Jack: CABOCHON CUTTING, 64 p. (A gemcutter’s handbook
with step-by-step illustrations which show how to cut cabochon gem-
stones and set them in a variety of jewelry mountings) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 935182-27-6
29. Cox, Jack: PLASTIC AND GEMSTONES, 20 p. (A gem cutter’s handbook
which shows how to combine plastic resin and gemstones to create
jewelry settings, tables, lamps, stands, paper weights, etc.)
ISBN: 0-910652-20-1
30. Cox, Jack: SPECIALIZED GEM CUTTING, 64 p. (A gem cutter’s handbook
which shows how to finish flat surfaces, drill, tumble, make spheres,
bookends, etc. Special section shows how to work with diamond
abrasives)
ISBN: 0-910652-13-9
31. Dake, H.C: THE ART OF GEM CUTTING, 96 p. (Covers basic gem cutting,
faceting, spheres, flats, etc.) (c.1&2)
32. Ferguson, Robert: ARTISTRY IN CABOCHONS, 64 p (Shows how to cut a
variety of unusual shapes—animals, holiday motifs, geometric forms,
tree pictures, others—on standard equipment)
ISBN: 0-910652-21X
33 French, Bernada: JEWELRY CRAFT MADE EASY, 65 p. (Detailed
instructions for those who want to learn simple jewelry assembly using
low-cost finished gems and ready-made metal parts)
ISBN: 0-910652-22-8
34 Geisinger, Iva: JEWELRY MAKER’S HANDBOOK, 64 p. (Covers tools,
wirework, piercing, soldering, surface texturing, finishing, designing)
ISBN: 0-91062-18-X (c.1& 2 )
35 Giacomini, Afton: TROPHY WINNING FACET CUTS, 32 p. (This is not an
instruction book for beginners, but a set of cuts for the faceter)
ISBN: 0-910652-19-8 (c.1&2)
36 Hemrich, Gerald: THE HANDBOOK OF JADE, 80 p. ( For hobbyists—this
book covers jadeite, nephrite, chloromelanite, pseudojades; where to
find, how to identify, and cutting characteristics and techniques) (c.1&2)
37 Hoffman, Douglas, et al: COMPREHENSIVE FACETING INSTRUCTIONS,
94 p. (Explains the technology, equipment, and materials available)
(c.1&2)
38 Kronquist: METALCRAFT AND JEWELRY, 191 p. (Acquaints the reader
and student craftsman with metals and the making of jewelry)
39. Poris, Ruth: STEP-BY-STEP BEAD STRINGING, 45 p. (An illustrated,
professional approach to successful stringing) (c.1&2)
40. Raytech Industries: The STORY OF FLUORESCENCE, 65 p. (An
explanation of UV fluorescence with experiments and a descriptive
list of fluorescent minerals)—see also AGMS’ Subject Files
41. Soukup, Edward: FACET CUTTER’S HANDBOOK, 64 p. (A step-by-step
guide that shows how to cut faceted stones of many types; detailed
drawings) (c.1,2 & 3)
ISBN: 0-910652-06-6
42. Soukup, Edward: JEWELRY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS—THE SCROLL
WIRE METHOD, 48 p. (An easy-to-learn technique which enables
one to produce professional quality jewelry without breaking the bank)
ISBN: 0-910652-17-1 (c.1&2)
43. Speckels, Milton: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MICROMOUNTS, 97 p.
(A manual for mineral collectors with data on selecting, mounting,
care, and display of minerals)
44. Warren, et al: ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT AND FLUORESCENT MINERALS,
A 209 p. (Understanding collecting and displaying fluorescent
minerals in a broad look at this hobby) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-9635098-0-2
44 Jones, Bob: RAINBOW MINERALS of Franklin/Sterling Hill, New Jersey,
B 49 p. (A color portfolio of minerals with photos from the fluores-
cent mineral capital of the world) (c.1&2)
45 Wiener, L: HANDMADE JEWELRY, 210 p. (A manual of techniques for
jewelry crafts)
46 Wertz, Ed and Leola: HANDBOOK OF GEMSTONE CARVING, 47 p.
(A guide for amateurs with step-by-step instructions for carving flat
work, in the round, and stone portraits)
47 Smith, Ed: HOW TO TUMBLE POLISH ROCKS INTO GEMS, 252 p.
(“Secrets of the pros revealed” from introductions to 40 years of know-
ledge gained in tumbling rocks) c.1, 2, (3rd edition-2008)
ISBN: 0-9765603-1-3
48 Victor, Al and L: GEM TUMBLING (25th edition), 58 p. (How to build and
operate tumblers and process specific types of materials; also
baroque jewelry-making) (c.1&2)
49 Silbey, Uma: THE COMPLETE CRYSTAL GUIDEBOOK, 229 p. (A practical
path to personal power, self-development, and healing using quartz-
crystals)
ISBN: 0-553-34499-4
50 Baxter, William: JEWELRY, GEM CUTTING, AND METALCRAFT, 334 p.
(A general methods book explaining the topics listed in the title)
51 Pack, Greta: JEWELRY AND ENAMELING, 371 p. (A work manual and a
source of technical information)
52 Untract, Oppi: ENAMELING ON METAL, 191 p. (Basic information for the
beginner and additional sections for the experienced enamelist;
illustrations of techniques and details of collections)
ISBN: 0-385-04185-3 (c 1 & 2)
53 Gronberg, Margaret, and Nutting, Linda: ROCK HUNTING IN TEXAS, 89 p.
TX (A guide for four sections of Texas—where to go and what to look for)
ISBN: 0-88415-786-5 (c.1&2)
54 Eckert, Allen: EARTH TREASURES, Vol. 3—THE NORTHWESTERN QUAD-
A RANT, 635 p. (A guide to locations in the northwestern U.S.—
Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming)
ISBN: 0-06096177-5
54 Eckert, Allan: EARTH TREASURES, Vol. 4—THE SOUTHWESTERN QUAD-
B RANT, 740 p. (A guide to locations in the southwestern U.S.—
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah)
ISBN: 0-06-096178-3
55 Roberts and Rapp: MINERALOGY OF THE BLACK HILLS, 268 p. (A de-
scription of Black Hills’ minerals; valuable for prospectors, rock
hounds, mineralogists, and crystallographers)
56 Norton, J. et al: GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF SOME PEGMATITES
IN THE SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 148 p.
(Primarily a description of the geology of 17-zoned pegmatites in the
southern Black Hills—Geological Survey Professional Paper 297-E:
U.S. Dept. of the Interior)
57 Basque, Garnet: GOLDPANNER’S MANUAL, 108 p. (The ABC’s of gold
panning including history, etc.)
ISBN: 1-895811-13-9
58 Sanborn, Wm. B: HANDBOOK OF CRYSTAL AND MINERAL COLLECTING,
81 p. (Fundamentals of collecting minerals and crystals with
procedures of organization, displaying, and cataloging) (c 1 & 2)
59 Chalmers, R. O: AUSTRALIAN ROCKS, MINERALS, AND GEMSTONES,
398 p. (The geological occurrence of Australian minerals is
emphasized in this basic information text on mineralogical science)
Library of Congress: 767-31257
60 Schlegel, Dorothy: GEM STONES OF THE UNITED STATES--Geological
Survey Bulletin 1042-G, 253 p. (Precious and semi-precious
gemstones with properties, occurrences, and descriptions) (c.1&2)
61 Chesterman, Charles, W: FIELD GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN ROCKS AND
MINERALS, 850 p. (Audubon Society Field guide which includes
color photographs and descriptions, as well as sections on identification,
collecting, and the major environment types—systematic arrangement
of information) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-394-50269-8
62 Raymo, Chet: THE CRUST OF OUR EARTH—An Armchair Traveler’s Guide to
The New Geology, 135 p. (Plate tectonics presented in an easy-
to-read, interesting manner with illustrations and maps)
ISBN: 0-13-195099-1
63 Northern Miner: CANADIAN MINES HANDBOOK, 1968-69, 432 p. (Although
many mines are no longer active, this book has maps and general
information about Canada, outdated, but possibly useful)
64 Lyman, Kennie (Editor): Simon and Schuster’s GUIDE TO GEMS AND
PRECIOUS STONES, 384 p. (Comprehensive and color entries
on major gems and precious stones—natural, organic, synthetic, and
artificial—with helpful symbols to identify hardness, density, refraction,
and color) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-671-60430-9
65 Prinz, Martin, et al (Editors): Simon and Schuster’s GUIDE TO ROCKS AND
MINERALS, 607 p. (An easy-to-use field guide with over 1,000
illustrations and information on appearance, classification, practical
uses, crystal formation, and rarity; useful symbols.
ISBN: 0-671-24417-5
66 Casanova and Ratkevich: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO FOSSIL COLLECTING
F Third Revised Edition, 240 p. (A guide to fossils and six different
facets of collecting; for the rockhound when finding fossils on rock-
hunting trips) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 087961-113-8
67 Oles, Floyd and Helga: EASTERN GEM TRAILS, 72 p. (A guide to gem and
and mineral collecting areas of central and eastern parts of the U.S.
with descriptions by a husband-and-wife team) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-910652-06-6
68 Eliscu, Frank: SLATE AND SOFT STONE SCULPTURE, 145 p. (From a
history, to materials, to style, to tools)
ISBN: 0-8019-5643-9
69 Brown, Allan, and Stark: ROCKS AND MINERALS OF CALIFORNIA, 200 p.
(General information leads into specifics about California material;
quadrangle charts and maps supplement the text)
ISBN: 0-911010-58-0
70 Burkett, Russell: GOLD—Everything You Wanted to Know about Gold and Other
Precious Metals—Including Silver, Platinum, and Palladium, 99 p.
(Reference work for non-professionals, but wide range of knowledge
provided) (c. 1&2)
71 Sommer, Elyse: ROCK AND STONE CRAFT—Creating Art and Functional
Objects from Natural Materials, 96 p. (Author is a multi-media
craftsman creating unique objects from stones)
ISBN: 0-517-503530
72 Withers, Sara: THE BEAD BOOK—CREATE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL BEAD-
WORK, 128 p, (Forty creative projects with step-by-step photo-
graphs and instructions accompanying each design)
ISBN: 0-7858-0311-4
73 Broman, M.G: BLUE GOLD—THE TURQUOISE STORY, 101 p. (A history
of turquoise with information on mining, lapidary, silversmithing, and care of turquoise jewelry)
Library of Congress: 74-0148
74 Hothem, Lar: NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACTS—3rd Edition, 426 p.
(A comprehensive guide to American Indian collectibles with
emphasis on identification and description)
ISBN: 0-89689-046-5
75 Ragan, Genie: BEADS: THE ART OF STRINGING, 58 p. (Information for
creating and designing strands of beads and pearls; includes cleaning
restringing, and care of pearls)
76 Hardy, R. Allen: THE JEWELRY REPAIR MANUAL—2nd Edition, 253 p.
(A complete guide to jewelry repair, cleaning, and gem setting for the
professional, apprentice, and amateur jeweler) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-671-60906-8
77 Hill, Robert: HOW TO MAKE GEMSTONE JEWELRY BOXES, 31 p.
(Designs, plans, and instructions for making small jewelry boxes; for
the craftsman who has learned basic gem cutting)
ISBN: 0-910652-23-6
78 Montgomery, George: HOW TO SET GEMSTONES IN JEWELRY, 31 p.
(Jewelry craft instructions for gem setting and mounting)
ISBN: 0-910652-33-3 (c.1&2)
79 Zeitner, June Culp: SOUTHWEST MINERAL AND GEM TRAILS, 146 p.
(Includes New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
80 McBride and Dobbs: NONPETROLEUM-MINERALS PRODUCERS IN TEXAS,
1983, 93 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology—University of Texas
TX Mineral Resource Circular, No. 74)
81 Evans, Thomas J: GOLD AND SILVER IN TEXAS, 35 p. (Bureau of
Economic Geology—University of Texas—Mineral Resource
TX Circular, No. 56—1975)
82 Evans, Thomas J: NATIVE BITUMINOUS MATERIALS IN TEXAS—1975,
18 p. ( Bureau of Economic Geology—University of Texas—
TX Mineral Resource Circular, No. 57)
83 McAnulty, W. N: FLUORSPAR IN TEXAS, 1974, 31 p. (Bureau of
TX Economic Geology—University of Texas, Handbook 3)
84 Barnes, Virgil: FIELD EXCURSION IN EASTERN LLANO REGION—1958,
36 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology—University of Texas—
TX Guidebook Number 1)
85 Barnes, Virgil, et al: GEOLOGY OF THE LLANO REGION AND AUSTIN AREA
FIELD EXCURSION--1972, 27 p. (Bureau of Economic
TX Geology---University of Texas—Guidebook Number 13) (c. 1&2)
86 Walton and Henry: CENOZOIC GEOLOGY OF THE TRANS-PECOS
TX VOLCANIC FIELD OF TEXAS—1979, 193 p. (Bureau of
Economic Geology—University of Texas—Guidebook Number 19)
87 Duex and Henry: CALDERAS AND MINERALIZATION: VOLCANIC GEOLOGY
TX AND MINERALIZATION IN THE CHIANTI CALDERA COMPLEX—
Trans-Pecos Texas—1981, 14 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology—
University of Texas—Geological Circular 81-2)
88 Dietrich and Lonsdale: MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE COLORADO RIVER
TX INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AREA—1958,
84 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology—University of Texas—
Report of Investigation Number 37)
89 Leiper, Hugh (Editor): THE AGATES OF NORTH AMERICA, 95 p.
(Lapidary Journal articles—1961)
90 Zeitner, June Culp: APPALACHIAN MINERAL AND GEM TRAILS, 134 p.
(Looseleaf Notebook—includes New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida)
91 Barnes, Virgil: HIGH PURITY MARBLE FALLS LIMESTONE—Burnet County,
TX Texas—1957, 27 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology—University
of Texas—Report of Investigation, Number 17)
92 King, Elbert: TEXAS GEMSTONES—1961, 42 pages, (Bureau of Economic
TX Geology—University of Texas—Report of Investigation, Number 42)
(c.1&2)
93 Fuller, Bernard: COMPLETE GUIDE TO ROCKS, GEMS & MINERALS,
88 p. (A good beginner booklet which covers minimal but varied
topics; includes a five-digit system for mineral recognition)
Library of Congress: 74-118980
94 Cutler, Alan: THE SEASHELL ON THE MOUNTAINTOP, 4 Audio Tapes,
Audio Book (The story of a seventeenth scientist who forever changed our understanding of the Earth, and created a new field of science)
ISBN: 1-56511-637-2
95 Hey, M.H: CHEMICAL INDEX OF MINERALS (British Museum Department of
Mineralogy, 2nd Edition, 728 p. (A compiled, alphabetical index
R, M of mineral species chemically arranged) (c.1=M, R &2)
ISBN: 0-565-00725-4
96 Hey, Max H: APPENDIX to the 2ND EDITION of the INDEX OF MINERAL
R SPECIES AND VARIETIES, 135 p. (Arranged alphabetically)
97 Palache, et al: DANA’S SYSTEM OF MINERALOGY, VOL. 1, 7TH Edition,
R 834 p. (A recognized authority on mineralogy—Vol.1 includes
The elements, sulfides, sulfosalts, oxides) REFERENCE
19239
98. Palache, et al: DANA’S SYSTEM OF MINERALOGY, VOL. 2, 1124 p.,
R (Continuation of a recognized authority on minerals—Vol. 2 includes
halides, nitrates, sulfated, borates, carbonates, phosphates,
arsenates, tungstates, molybdates, etc) REFERENCE
471-19272-4
99. Frondel, C: DANA’S SYSTEM OF MINERALOGY, VOL. 3, 7TH Edition,
R 334 p. (A continuation of a recognized authority on minerals;
Vol. 3 includes silica materials) REFERENCE
19287
100 Dietrich, Richard: MINERAL TABLES—HAND-SPECIMEN PROPERTIES
1500 MINERALS, 237 p. (Tabulations based on appearance
R and physical properties—lusters and colors, both metallic and
non-metallic, followed by a section arranged by chemical
compositions) REFERENCE
101 Shimer and Shrock: INDEX FOSSILS OF NORTH AMERICA, 837 p.
R, F (Descriptions and illustrations of fossils used to identify and date
formations and to correlate them from one area to another)
ISBN: 0-262-19001-X REFERENCE
102 Baldwin, Charles: COLORADO GEMS AND MINERALS COLLECTING
LOCALITIES, 39 p. (A booklet of maps with descriptions of
of minerals to be found—Johnson Publications) (c.1&2)
103 Kraus, P.D: INTRODUCTION TO LAPIDARY, 196 p. (An introduction to all
M aspects of lapidary—a description of processes, tools, techniques,
and equipment) (c. 1&2) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-8019-7266-3
104 Butts, George: RESTRINGING BEADS AND PEARLS, 36 p. (A small
booklet that includes instructions and information about restringing
any type of beads or pearls)
105 Perkins, P.H: GEMSTONES OF THE BIBLE, 137 p. (Revised—includes
the author’s detailed research on gems mentioned in the Bible)
ISBN: 0-960-3090-2-0
106 Greenbaum, Walter: THE GEMSTONE IDENTIFIER, 182 p. (An easy-to-
use quick reference which gives a basic knowledge in establishing
the identity of gemstones)
ISBN: 0-13-347444-5
107 Van Diver, Bradford: IMPRINTS OF TIME: THE ART OF GEOLOGY, 151 p.
(Photographs, text, and poetry that enhances the perception and
changes in geologic phenomena)
ISBN: 0-87842-215-3
108 Horenstein, et al: Simon and Schuster’s GUIDE TO FOSSILS, 317 p. (From
F general information to entries which illustrate the main groups of
organisms found in fossil forms) (c.1&2 = JR)
ISBN: 0-671-63132-2
109 Austin, Richard D: MODEL MAKING FOR JEWELRY CASTING, 31 p.
(This book presents a wide range of techniques with emphasis on
making good models for investment casting)
ISBN: 0-910652-31-7
110 MacFall, R.P. (Editor): WYOMING JADE—A PIONEER HUNTER’S STORY,
55 p. (The history of the “jade” rush days in Wyoming) (c.1&2)
111 Matthews, William H: GEOLOGY MADE SIMPLE, revised edition, 223 p.
(Physical and historical geology as well as more recent developments
to help the reader better appreciate the role of geology)
ISBN: 0-38517142-0
112 ------FACETING DESIGN NOTEBOOKS, Vol. 1— 4, (A series of looseleaf
I notebooks containing faceting designs, patterns, and cuts from a
II collection by CHARLES COVILL, AGMS member and award-winning
III faceter--1993-94)
IV
113 American Federation of Mineral Societies: SAFETY MANUAL (A booklet with
safety reminders for all club members and rockhounds)—located in
AGMS’ Subject File & in Study Sets--See Subject Files
114 Vargas, Glenn and Martha: FACETING FOR AMATEURS, 345 p. (A
beginning faceter’s manual with chapters including the selection of
materials to preparing, cutting, and polishing techniques)
ISBN: 0-917646-01-0 (c. 1 & 3) c. 2 = R
115 Kreitler & Sharp: HYDROGEOLOGY OF TRANS-PECOS TEXAS—Guidebook
TX 25—Bureau of Economic Geology—University of Texas, Austin
116 Wykoff, Gerald: THE TECHNIQUES OF MASTER STONESETTING, 208 p.
(A comprehensive picture/text guide on diamond and colored
stone setting—prongs, beads, bezels, pave & cluster)
ISBN:0-9607892-3-5
117. Gonsalves, Alyson, Editor: JEWELRY YOU CAN MAKE, 80 p. (Informa-
tion on the characteristics of each material and some uses for the
application of a variety of jewelry-making techniques)
Library of Congress: 74-20019
118. Gentille, Thomas: STEP-BY-STEP JEWELRY, 96 p. (An introduction
to jewelry craft with illustrations) (c.1&2)
Library of Congress: 67-21708
119 Ziek, Nona: MAKING SILVER JEWELRY, 237 p. (The creation of
jewelry using inexpensive and improvised tools)
120 Leet and Judson: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, 406 p. (Although a 1965
edition textbook, there’s basic information about the nature,
properties, and distribution of materials and the procedures
by which the landscape has formed)
Library of Congress: 65-10094
121. Zelade, Richard: HILL COUNTRY, 509 p. (Rev. 2nd Edition—Discover
the secrets of the Texas Hill Country with ten autotours through
TX and around the sights and cities of Central Texas)
ISBN: 0-87719-082-8
122. Vargas, Glenn and Martha: DIAGRAMS FOR FACETING, Vol. 1—Revised,
166 p. (A companion that follows AGMS # 114, and a source
of 160 faceting designs representing simple to complex designs;
this book is autographed by the authors who are visiting instructors
at the University of Texas at Austin)
ISBN: 0-91-7646-02-9
123 Vargas, Glenn and Martha: DIAGRAMS FOR FACETING, Vol. 2, 151 p.
(The authors’ second book consisting entirely of faceting diagrams,
some of which will cut into gems that are unusual; autographed)
ISBN: 0-91-7646-05-3
124 Thrush, Paul, Editor: A DICTIONARY OF MINING, MINERALS, AND RELATED
TERMS, 1269 p. (Prepared by the Bureau of Mines, U.S. Dept.
R of the Interior, this volume contains over 55,000 terms and 150,000
definitions pertaining to both technical and local entries)
REFERENCE
125 U.S. Department of Agriculture: SOIL SURVEY OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY,
A-TX TEXAS, (January—1983 edition), 152 p. (Soil properties that
affect land use with descriptions and information on specific uses)
125 U.S. Department of Agriculture: SOIL SURVEY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
B-TX (June—1974 edition)
125 U.S. Department of Agriculture: SOIL SURVEY OF BLANCO AND BURNET
C-TX COUNTIES (1970-78 edition)
126 Markman, Harvey: FOSSILS—A STORY OF THE ROCKS AND THEIR
F RECORD OF PREHISTORIC LIFE, 96 p. (Basically a guide
to fossil exhibits at the Denver Museum of Natural History with
general information about fossils)
127 Breed. William J: THE AGE OF DINOSAURS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA,
45 p. (Geologic history of northern Arizona during the Mesozoic
Era, i.e., the age of dinosaurs)
128. Murdoch, Angus: BOOM COPPER—THE STORY OF THE FIRST U.S. MINING
BOOM, 255 p. (A reprint of an earlier edition which retells an
Informal review of this American mining district)
129. Woodward, Christine: GEMSTONES, 60 p. (A photo collection of cut and
uncut stones, jewelry, and sculptures with text)
ISBN: 0-8069-6834-6
130. Earth Works Group: FIFTY SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE
EARTH, 96 p. (A practical, entertaining, and informative
guide—you can make a difference)
ISBN: 0-929634-06-3
131. MacFall and Wollin: FOSSILS FOR AMATEURS: A HANDBOOK FOR COL-
F LECTORS—Revised, 2nd Edition, 374 p. (A useful, thorough,
and comprehensive handbook—includes maps of state-by-state
locations, and the “Fossil Finder”)
ISBN: 0-442-26350-3 (c. 1 & 2; c. 3 - JR)
132 Wykoff, Gerald: THE TECHNIQUES OF MASTER FACETING, 234 p.
(A comprehensive overview of the methods and techniques used
in faceting gemstones)
ISBN: 0-9607892-2-7
133 Perry, Nance and Ron: PRACTICAL GEMCUTTING: A GUIDE TO SHAPING
AND POLISHING GEMSTONES, 95 p. (A comprehensive guide
that shares the techniques and skills that the authors have acquired;
(Replacement book: Practical Gemcutting: An Australian Guide to
Shaping and Polishing Gemstones)
ISBN: 0-668-05359-3/ 0-589-50192-5
134 Miller, Anna: GEMS AND JEWELRY APPRAISING—Techniques of Professional
Practice), 198 p. (Text covers standards, procedures, and ethics
of appraising gems, jewelry, and other valuables; information about
opening an appraisal business)
ISBN: 0-442-26467-4
135 Trippet andGarner: GUIDE TO POINTS OF GEOLOGIC INTEREST IN AUSTIN,
3RD Printing—1986, Guidebook Number 16, 38 p. (Bureau of
TX Economic Geology—University of Texas)
136 McGehee, Richard: PRECAMBRIAN ROCKS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN
LLANO REGION, TEXAS—Geological Circular 79-3, 1979, 36 p.
TX (Bureau of Economic Geology—University of Texas)
137 Kier, Brown, and McBride: THE MISSISSIPPIAN AND PENNSYLVANIAN
(Carboniferous) SYSTEMS IN THE U. S.—TEXAS, 45 p.
TX Geological Circular 80-14, 1980 (Bureau of Economic Geology—
University of Texas)
138 A Branson, Oscar: INDIAN JEWELRY MAKING—Vol. 1, 64 p. (This looseleaf
book shows basic knowledge of methods, design, and how Southwestern
Indian jewelry became a foremost American craft) (c. 1 & 2)
ISBN: 0-918080-15-0
138 B Branson, Oscar: INDIAN JEWELRY MAKING—Vol. 2, 64 p. (Additional
information which supplements Volume 1)
ISBN: 0-918080-17-7
138 C Branson, Oscar:TURQUOISE—The Gem of the Centuries, 62 p. (Brief
history and jewelry of Native American art dominate this book)
139 Norman, David: THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS,
JR 208 p. (A comprehensive review of information about dinosaurs—good
reference)
ISBN: 0-517-468905
140 Strahler, Arthur: PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, 419 p. (A good
review of geology is provided by this text)
ISBN: 0-06-046457-7
141 Mathewson, Christopher: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY, 410 p. (This text
is useful to both the study of geology and its application to engineering
principles)
ISBN: 0-675-08032-0
142 Brown, Mary L.T: GEMS FOR THE TAKING, 193 p. (Mine your own
treasures; discover the hobby of gem mining and adding adventure to
your life)
Library of Congress: 70-130945
143 DeMichele, Vincenzo: COLOR TREASURY OF CRYSTALS—SYMMETRY
IN THE MINERAL KINGDOM, 80 p. (An introduction to crystal-
lography explained for the uninitiated reader) (c.1&2)
Library of Congress: 70-188867
144 Downing, Paul: OPAL ADVENTURES, 234 p. (Includes the history and
finds of opal mining in Australia to the cutting and setting of opal as told
by an “opalholic”)
ISBN: 0-9625311-0-3
145 Crawford, John: INTRODUCING JEWELRY MAKING, 111 p. (Basic
materials, tools, and methods are shown in this author’s technique of
jewelry making—illustrations)
Library of Congress: 69-10796
146 Cvancara, Alan: SLEUTHING FOSSILS, 203 p. (A practical “how to”
F introduction to the art and science of paleontology—based on the author’s
personal and professional experiences. Included are resources and field
techniques as well as values, collecting, identification, and preparation of
fossils)
ISBN: 0-471-62077-7
147 Gilluly, James,et al: PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY, 534 p. (Geologic
processes are the main emphasis of this older but useful text)
Library of Congress: 59-11332
148 Time-Life Books (ed.): PLANET EARTH SERIES—VOLCANO, 176 p.
(The photography in this book speaks for itself; the history of famous
volcanic explosions include Mt. St. Helen’s in 1981)
ISBN: 0-8094-4304-X
149 Hurlbut & Klein: MANUAL OF MINERALOGY—after J. D. Dana, 532 p.
(Designed for a beginning course in mineralogy and reference—a true
“workhorse”—includes concepts essential to understanding rocks)
ISBN: 0-471-42226-6 (c.1&2)
150 MacFall, R: GEM HUNTER’S GUIDE, 278 p. (A complete handbook for
the amateur collector—1964 edition) (c. 1&2)
Library of Congress: 63-15092
151 Leiper & Kraus: GEM CUTTING SHOP HELPS. 230 p. (A collection of
Lapidary Journal articles—although some are outdated, much of the
material could be helpful as background material/reference) (c.1&2)
152 Bauer, Max: PRECIOUS STONES, VOL. 1, 1-260 p. (A two-volume
I reference for mineralogists, lapidaries, jewellers, collectors with deter-
minations of precious stones; also a section on pearls and coral)
152 Bauer, Max: PRECIOUS STONES, VOL. 2, 262-627 p. (A continuation
II of Volume 1)
Library of Congress: 68-19167
153 Turek, Marek, & Benes: FOSSILS OF THE WORLD, 495 p. (A compre-
F hensive, practical guide to collecting and studying fossils; over 800
photographs and 300 line drawings—includes the commonest and
most-interesting fossil animal and plant species)
ISBN: 0-517-67904-3
154 Duda & Rejl: MINERALS OF THE WORLD, 520 p. (A comprehensive
guide to over 600 minerals—450 color illustrations showing the mineral
in its naturally occurring form—minerals arranged in order of increasing
hardness) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-517-68030-0
155 Bullis, Douglas: CRYSTALS-THE SCIENCE, MYSTERIES, & LORE,
128 p. (Stunning photographs complement this informative intro-
duction to crystal science from ancient times to lasers with emphasis
on beauty, practical uses and auras)
ISBN: 0-517-68929-4
156 Dietrich & Skinner: GEMS, GRANITES, AND GRAVELS, 173 p. (An
introduction to rocks, minerals, and mineralogy plus the roles that
minerals play in our lives, their utility, and beauty)
ISBN:
157 Federman, David: MODERN JEWELER’S CONSUMER GUIDE TO
COLORED STONES, 253 p. (From Alexandrite to Zircon, superb
data sheets for pertinent product information on the present market
situations—“I bet you never think of what a gem has to go through to
get to the jewelry store”)
ISBN: 0-442-00153-3
158 Erikson, Jon: ICE AGES: PAST & FUTURE, 177 p. (A compelling chronicle
of the legacy of the great ice ages to the current stressing of concern for
the earth’s environment—one of the Discovering Earth Science series)
ISBN: 0-8306-3463-0
159 Walker, Dale(Dael): THE CRYSTAL BOOK, 80 p. (An exploration of
natural quartz crystals with emphasis on awareness, techniques, healing,
new age, etc.)
ISBN: 0-9614094-0-1
160 Finsley, Charles: TEXAS MONTHLY’S GUIDE TO FOSSILS OF TEXAS,
189 p. (A definitive guide that presents a collective representation
TX, F of Texas’ most common fossils, plus its most important and unusual
specimens—an invaluable resource book for the amateur)
ISBN: 0-87719-172-2 (c.1, 2 & 3^)
161 Vanek, Marcel: CRYSTAL QUEST 1, (A series of cartoons based on the
Austrian artist’s rockhounding experiences)
ISBN: 0-945005-05-0
162 Bell and Wright: MACMILLAN FIELD GUIDES—ROCKS AND MINERALS,
192 p. (An additional source of information, especially on rock
formation and identification—realistic photographs)
ISBN: 0-02-079640-4
163 American Geological Institute: DICTIONARY OF GEOLOGICAL TERMS,
545 p. (A useful reference dictionary of 7,500 frequently used
items—from the abridged edition of the Glossary of Geology and
Related Sciences—1984 edition)
164 Pearl, Richard: ROCKS & MINERALS, 273 p. (An easy-to-read general
range of the mineral kingdom)
SBN: 389-00286-0
165 --------LAPIDARY JOURNAL: THE MASTER INDEX—1947-1991, (From the
first issue of the Lapidary Journal published in 1947 through 40 years
R of articles—each article is indexed by author, subject, and location—a
complete reference to back issues) ISBN: 1-8800383-11-X (c.1&2)
COPY 1 is REFERENCE ONLY—COPY 2 is located in the periodical
section of the library to be of use in selecting an individual issue,
and is for building use only. From 1992 to the current year, a yearly
index list can be found in the red binder notebook on the periodical
shelves.
166 Henry & Price: THE VAN HORN MOUNTAINS CALDERA, TRANS-PECOS,
TEXAS, Report of Investigation 151, (Bureau of Economic Geology,
TX Univ. of Texas, 46 p.)
167 Sharp, Roger: DEVELOPMENT OF THE MERCURY MINING INDUSTRY—
Trans-Pecos, Texas, Mineral Resource Circular No. 64, (Bureau of
TX Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, 32 p.)
168 Bauer, J: MINERALS, ROCKS, & PRECIOUS STONES—A Field Guide in
Color, 208 p. (Easy-to-follow tables provide detailed information
presented by characteristic coloring of the sample)
ISBN: 0706403053 (c.1&2)
169 Unruh, Carl M: FACETING YOUR FIRST FIVE GEMS, 90 p. (A guide for
beginning faceters in a progressing learning process)
170 Anderson, B: GEM TESTING, 256 p. (Outdated for current technology,
but of interest)
171 Desautels, Paul: GEMS IN THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, Publication
4608, 74 p. (An updated version may exist, but this book presents
fascinating information about special gems in the collection—1965)
Library of Congress: 65-60068
172 Sinkankas, John: FIELD COLLECTING GEMSTONES & MINERALS, 397 p.
M (The first edition of this book was entitled “Gemstones and
Minerals—How and Where to Find Them”—the newer edition is updated,
with additions and corrections, and retitled—see # 342)
ISBN: 0-945005-00-8 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
173 Rice, Patty C: AMBER: THE GOLDEN GEM OF THE AGES, 289 p.
(Includes the history, location, quality, etc. of amber by an avid and
M studious collector) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-917-00720-5
174 Wiggers, Raymond: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN ILLINOIS, 303 p.
(Although a flat surface, generally, Illinois’ geological diversity is
exposed and the surface is scratched with revealing information)
ISBN: 0-8782-346
175 Swanson, Eric: GEO-TEXAS—A Guide to the Earth Sciences, 208 p.
TX (An interesting and informative presentation of Texas’ natural sciences
with points of interest throughout the state)
ISBN: 0-89096-682-6
176 Desautels, Paul: THE GEM KINGDOM, 262 p. (Descriptions of great gem
R species with outstanding photography)
Library of Congress: 70-158812 (c. 1&2--R)
177 Desautels, Paul: THE MINERAL KINGDOM, 252 p.(A survey of minerals
with authoritative text and accompanying photos by the former curator
of the Smithsonian Institute—Division of Mineralogy)
ISBN: 0-448-01224-3
178 Tsuyuki & Ohba: PRACTICAL WAX MODELING—Advanced Techniques for
the Wax Modeler, 145 p. (Instructions with photo explanations)
ISBN:0-9637463-0-8
179 Rogers & Kerr: THIN-SECTION MINERALOGY, 311 p. (A 1933 text;
early uses of a now common method of identifying minerals)
180 Anderson, et al: GEOLOGY CRAFTS FOR KIDS—Fifty Nifty Projects to
JR Explore the Marvels of Planet Earth, 144 p. (Fun activities with
a purpose)
ISBN: 0-8069-8156-3
181 Baylor, Byrd: EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK, 30 p. (A junior book that
JR explains in poetic form “how” to select a special rock) c. 1 & c. 2
ISBN: 0-698-71051-8
182 Gans, Roma: ROCK COLLECTING, 28 p. (A “Let’s Read And Find Out
JR Science Book” about finding and collecting with curiosity)
ISBN: 0-06-445063-5
183 Pope, Joyce: FOSSIL DETECTIVE, 31 p. (A Nature Club series book
JR, F for the young reader)
ISBN: 0-8167-2782-1
184 Howard, John: I CAN READ ABOUT FOSSILS, 46 p. (Colorful illustrations
make reading an eye-opening adventure)
JR, F ISBN: 0-8167-4203-0
185 Zim & Shaffer: A GOLDEN GUIDE—ROCKS AND MINERALS, 160 p.
JR (A pocket-size guide to familiar minerals, gems, ores, and rocks)
ISBN: 0-307-24499-7
186 Srogi, LeeAnn: START COLLECTING ROCKS AND MINERALS, 127 p.
JR (Presents basic explanations, with illustrations and a glossary)
ISBN: 0-89471-675-1
187 Eldridge, Niles, Greg, & Doug: THE FOSSIL FACTORY—A Kid’s Guide to
JR, F Digging Up Dinosaurs Exploring Evolution & Finding Fossils, 111 p.
ISBN: 0-201-18599-7
188 Sorrell/ Sandstrom: A GOLDEN GUIDE TO FIELD IDENTIFICATION--ROCKS
JR AND MINERALS, 280 p. (A field guide and introduction to the
geology and chemistry of rocks and minerals)
ISBN: 0-307-13661-2 (c.1= JR &2)
189 Decker, Robert & Barbara: VOLCANO WATCHING, 80 p. (A series of
newspaper columns which provide a glimpse of the volcanoes that
have shaped the Hawaiian Islands)
190 Newhall & Dzurisin: HISTORICAL UNREST AT LARGE CALDERAS OF THE
A WORLD, VOLUME 1, p. (USGS Bulletin 1855—Denver, CO,
US Gov’t. Printing Office)
190 Newhall & Dzurisin: HISTORICAL UNREST AT LARGE CALDERAS OF THE
B WORLD, VOLUME 2, p. (USGS Bulletin 1855—Denver, CO,
US Gov’t Printing Office)
191 Bullard, Fred: VOLCANOES OF THE EARTH, 579 p. (A very thorough
and first-rate volume about these dramatic earth features by a former
Univ. of Texas professor and highly-recognized vulcanologist)
ISBN: 0-292-78705-7
192 O’Donoghue, Michael: QUARTZ, 110 p. (Being a formidable mineral to
survey, this book tries to cover the varieties which have ornamental
significance)
ISBN: 0-408-01462-8
193 Turnbaugh, Wm. and Sarah: INDIAN JEWELRY OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH-
WEST, 95 p. (A comprehensive book from the history of Indian
M jewelry to newer directions—vivid photography)
ISBN: 0-88740-148-1 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
194 Stage, Violet: ROCK SCULPTURE—The Joy of Stone Carving for Beginners,
46 p. (An instructional book taking the reader through the “stages”
M of stone sculpturing) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
195 Sellards, Adkins, & Plummer: THE GEOLOGY OF TEXAS—VOL 1, Ninth
R, TX Printing, (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, Austin,
1007 pages) REFERENCE
196 A Maxwell, R. A: THE BIG BEND OF THE RIO GRANDE, Guidebook 7,
TX 138 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas) (c.1,2&3)
196 B Set of Geologic Maps—Big Bend, TX
TX
197 Frondel & Fleischer: A GLOSSARY OF URANIUM-THORIUM-BEARING
MINERALS, 20 p. (Dept. of the Interior Geological Survey
Circular # 74)
198 Brown, Cleaves, & Erxleban: PENNSYLVANIAN DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS
TX IN NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS—A Guide for Interpreting Terrigenous
Clastic Facies in a Cratonic Basin, Guidebook 14, 122 p. (Bureau
of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas)
199 Ruppel & Lemmer: MISSISSIPPI CONDODONTS FROM THE SOUTHERN
TX, F TEXAS PANHANDLE—Geological Circular 86-7—(Bureau of Economic
Geology—Univ. of Texas, Austin)
200 A—Z: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY SERIES—Each book includes specifics about
the individual state; information without being too technical, yet
interesting to the geology-mineral-collecting traveler)
200 Connor & O’Haire: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF ALASKA
A ISBN: 0-87842-213-7
200 Chronic, Halka: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF ARIZONA
B ISBN: 0-87842-147-5
200 Alt & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
C (see 200 W in series) ISBN: 0-87842-055-X
200 Chronic, Halka: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF COLORADO
D ISBN: 0-87842-105-X
200 Hazlett & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF HAWAII
E ISBN: 0-87842-344-3
200 Alt & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF IDAHO
F ISBN: 0-87842-219-6
200 Spearing, Darwin: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF LOUISIANA
G M AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK ISBN: 0-87842-324-9
200 Alt & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF MONTANA
H ISBN: 0-87842-202-1
200 Chronic, Hakla: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF NEW MEXICO
I ISBN: 0-87842-209-0
200 Van Diver, B: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF NEW YORK
J ISBN: 0-87842-180-7
200 Alt & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF OREGON
K ISBN: 0-87842-063-0
200 Skehan, James: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF MASSACHUSETTS
L ISBN: 0-87842-429-6
200 Gries, John: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
M ISBN: 0-87842-338-9
200 Spearing, Darwin: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF TEXAS (c.1&2)
N TX ISBN: 0-87842-265-X
200 Chronic, Hakla: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF UTAH
O ISBN: 0-87842-228-5
200 Van Diver, B: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF VERMONT & NEW
P HAMPSHIRE ISBN: 0-87842-203-X
200 Frye, Kenneth: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF VIRGINIA
Q ISBN: 0-87842-199-8
200 Alt & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF WASHINGTON
R ISBN: 0-87842-160-2
200 Lageson & Spearing: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF WYOMING
S ISBN: 0-87842-216-1
200 Fritz, Wm: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF THE YELLOWSTONE
T COUNTRY
ISBN: 0-87842-170-X
200 Caldwell, D.W: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF MAINE
U ISBN: 0-87842-373-3
200 Camp & Richardson: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF INDIANA
V M AGMS Memorial Book ISBN: 0-87842-396-6
200 Alt & Hyndman: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF NORTHERN & CENTRAL
W CALIFORNIA ISBN: 0-87842-409-1
(see 200 C in series)
200 Maher, Engelman &
X Shuster: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF NEBRASKA
ISBN: 0-87842-457-1
200 Dott & Attig ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF WISCONSIN
Y ISBN: 0-87842-492-X
200 Van Diver, B. ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Z ISBN: 0-87842-227-7
200 Camp, Mark ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF OHIO
AA ISBN: 0-87842-524-1
200 Mathews & Monger: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF SOUTHERN BRITISH
BB COLUMBIA ISBN: 0-87842-503-9
200 Bryan, Scott & Means: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF FLORIDA
CC ISBN: 978-0-87842-542-6
200 Skehan, James: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF CONNECTICUT &
DD RHODE ISLAND ISBN: 9-780878-42547-1
200 Ojakangas, Richard: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF MINNESOTA
EE ISBN: 978-0-87842-562-4
200 Means, John: ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF MARYLAND, DELAWARE
FF AND WASHINGTON, D.C. ISBN: 978-0-87842-5700-9
200 (open for next book in series)
GG
201 Gustavson, T. C: TERTIARY AND QUATERNARY STRATIGRAPHY AND
VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY OF PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN
TX, F TEXAS AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO, Guidebook 24, Bureau of
Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, 128 pages, (Field guide summary of
recent interpretations of the area)
202 Woodruff, C.M: LAND CAPABILITY IN THE LAKE TRAVIS VICINITY, TX,
Report of Investigation # 84—1975, (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ.
TX of Texas, Austin, 37 pages)
203 Caran, Woodruff & Thompson: LINEAMENT ANALYSIS AND INFERENCE OF
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURE—EXAMPLE FROM THE BALCONES/OUACHITA
TX TREND OF TEXAS—Geological Circular 82-1, Bureau of Economic Geology,
Univ. of Texas, Austin—1982, 10 p.
204 Nelson: THE EDWARDS REEF COMPLEX AND ASSOCIATED
SEDIMENTATION IN CENTRAL TEXAS, Guidebook 15, 1989, Bureau of
TX Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, Austin, 34 p.
205 Wermund, E.G: UPPER PENNSYLVANIAN LIMESTONE BANKS—NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS, Geological Circular 75-3, Bureau of Economic Geology,
TX Austin, 35 p.
206 Matthews, W. A: THE GEOLOGIC STORY OF PALO DURO CANYON—Guide-
TX book 8, Bureau of Economic Geology, (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ.
of Texas, Austin—1989, 49 pages) (c.1&2)
207 Vargas, Glenn and Martha: DESCRIPTION OF GEM MATERIALS—Third
Edition, 190 p. (A help in identification of gem material and various
aspects of cabochons and faceting including sets of tables for hardness,
specific gravity, and refractive index)
208 King,Philip B: THE GEOLOGY OF THE GLASS MOUNTAINS, TEXAS—
TX PART ONE—Descriptive Geology and PART TWO with plates, Univ. of
Texas Bulletin No. 3038, Oct. 8, 1930, 245 p. (A most comprehensive
R study of the Glass Mountain area) NOTE: Due to the age of this book,
please exercise the utmost care. REFERENCE
209 Frank, Joan: THE BEAUTY OF JEWELRY, 94 p. (Lavish illustrations
of pieces dating from the 7th century, B.C., to the present day; also
information about various aspects of gemstones)
ISBN: 0-517-259931
210 Tsuyuki, Hiroshi: BASIC WAX MODELING: An Adventure in Creativity,
106 p. (Used as a text at the Jewelry Institute in Tokyo, Japan;
includes photographs, sketches, and less text, also eleven projects
designed to each a progressive improvement of skills)
ISBN: 4-905588-28-6
211 Mattiello, Adolpho, WAX MODELING FOR JEWELRY AND SCULPTURE,
105 p. (The Matt Gun extruding method)
212 Choate, Sharr, CREATIVE CASTING, 213 p. (Jewelry, silverware,
sculpture—casting and finishing) (c.1& 2^)
ISBN: 0-517-56174-3
213 Seeler, Margaret: THE ART OF ENAMELING, 128 p. (An illustrative
book useful to professional artists and amateur craftsmen alike)
ISBN: 0-517-56174-3
214 Zechlin, Katharine, CREATIVE ENAMELING AND JEWELRY MAKING,
104 p. (An instructive book with a step-by-step guide to enameling
techniques)
ISBN: 0-8069-7876-7
215 Hardy, R. Allen: THE JEWELRY ENGRAVER’S MANUAL, 143 p. (A
practice manual with instructions and explanations with professional
advice) (c.1 & 2)
ISBN: 0-671-60905-X
216 McCreight, Tim: THE COMPLETE METALSMITH, Rev. Ed., and a companion
to the videotape—same title, 192 p. (An illustrated handbook
M designed to make the informative text a blend of instruction and
reference) Copy 1 = AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-87192-240-1 (c. 1&2)
217 Choate, Sharr: CREATIVE GOLD AND SILVERSMITHING, 298 p.
(Informative for technicians in jewelry-making and metalcraft pieces)
ISBN: 0-517-L00036 (c.1&2)
218 Tait, Hugh (Editor): JEWELRY—7000 YEARS, 255 p. (An international
history and illustrated survey from the collection of the British Museum)
ISBN: 0-8109-8103-3
219 Quick & Leiper: GEMCRAFT—HOW TO CUT AND POLISH GEMSTONES,
189 p. (Faceting, cabochons, carving, and novelties are the topics
of this somewhat dated, but informative booklet) (c. 1& 2)
Library of Congress: 59-13626; 2nd ed. ISBN: 0-8019-6234-9
220 Daniel, G. L: TUMBLING TECHNIQUES AND ASSEMBLING BAROQUE
JEWELRY, 60 p. (Although some processes are dated, an easy-
to-read book for beginning work and ideas)
221 Sherman, Joseph J: SECRETS OF CREATIVE GEM STONE CUTTING—
CABOCHONING, 20 p. (A simple “off-the-cuff” instructions book
by a commercial gem-cutter)
222 Henrichsen, Harold & Winifred: ROCKS AND WHAT TO DO WITH THEM,
64 p. (An illustrated booklet with samples of tumbled and polished
rocks, especially agate)
223 Wooding, Robert: DIAMOND SETTING—THE PROFESSIONAL APPROACH,
178 p. (A training manual to be used as a reference source for
diamond –setting procedures)
ISBN: 0-9613545-1-8
224 Ransom, Jay E: GEMS AND MINERALS OF AMERICA—A Guide to Rock
Collecting, 705 p. (A compendium of geological and mineralogical
knowledge—a source of vital information about gems and minerals in
the United States—from environments to collecting, tools, maps, etc.)
ISBN: 0-06-013512-3 (c.1&2)
225 Dixon, Dougal: THE PRACTICAL GEOLOGIST, 160 p. (An introductory
guide to the basics of geology and the collecting and identification of
rocks—a wide spectrum of topics presented with illustrations—a must
for natural science enthusiasts)
ISBN: 0-671-74897-9
226 Parker, Steve: THE PRACTICAL PALEONTOLOGIST, 160 p. (A step-by-
F step illustrated guide to finding, studying, and interpreting fossils—a
good introductory reference)
ISBN: 0-671-69308-5
227 Ream, Lanny: IDAHO MINERALS—A complete Reference & Guide to the
Minerals of Idaho, 329 p. (Written with the field collector, armchair
collector, and mineralogist in mind—an overview of Idaho mining districts
and mineral descriptions by counties)
ISBN: 0-928693-02-3
(See also SUBJECT FILE: IDAHO—includes a 34 page booklet entitled “The
Gem & Mineral Collector’s Guide to Idaho—Vol. 1—ISBN: 0-928693-05-8)
228 Feldman, Robert: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO MONTANA, 154 p.
(Information about collectiing with localities of interest in this state, “a
rockhound’s paradise”)
ISBN: 1-56044-146-1
229 Poris, Ruth: ADVANCED BEADWORK, 148 p. (An organization of
major beading techniques as well as materials, tools, and other
procedures)
ISBN: 0-9616422-0-3
230 Deboni, Franco (Editor): AUTHENTIC ART DECO JEWELRY DESIGNS,
76 p. (837 illustrations of copyright-free jewelry designs and motifs in
art deco form)
ISBN: 0-486-24346-X
231 Macpherson, H.G: AGATES, 72 p. ((Published by the National Museum
of Scotland and the British Museum of Natural History, this illustrated
volume about “Scottish pebbles” should answer some questions about
agates found in the British Isles)
ISBN: 0-565-01100-6
232 McCreight, Tim: PRACTICAL CASTING—A STUDY REFERENCE, 122 p.
(A largely visual format presents casting information in a “practical”
sequence)
ISBN: 0-9615984-0-9
233 Miller, Dale: ABC’S OF ELECTROFORMING, 41 p. ( company-product
book that explains the making of electroformed jewelry)
234 Metal Goods Corporation: ART METAL DESIGNS FOR MAKING TRAYS AND
COASTERS, 32 p. (Designs suitable for tracing on metal)
235 Price, Henry: IGNEOUS GEOLOGY OF TRANS-PECOS TEXAS—Field Trip
TX Guide and Research Articles—Guidebook Number 23—Univ. of Texas,
Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology, 360 p.
236 Nickel and Nichols: THE MINERAL REFERENCE MANUAL, 250 p.
(Includes more that 3,700 species of minerals and should help in
confirming identification)
ISBN: 0-442-00344-7
237 Shaub, Benjamin: THE ORIGIN OF AGATES, THUNDEREGGS, AND OTHER
NODULAR STRUCTURES, 105 p. (Presents origins, descriptions,
and early theories of agates)
ISBN: 0-9623605-0-3
238 Quick, Lelande: THE BOOK OF AGATES AND OTHER QUARTZ GEMS,
233 p. (Traces the history of agate with details of varieties and forms
of quartz)
ISBN: 0-8019-0964-3
239 Harris, Ann: GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS, 299 p. (Local history,
geologic features, and geologic history)
ISBN: 0-8403-1092-7
240 Curtis & Dare: STATE STONES & OTHER STATE SYMBOLS, 103 p.
(Alphabetically arranged with a map and listing of a various gems, birds,
trees, etc. of each state)
241 Rose & Cirino: JEWELRY MAKING AND DESIGN, 306 p. (This highly
skilled craft is set forth in a practical text) (C. 1&2)
ISBN: 0-468-21750-7
242 Firsoff, Axel: WORKING WITH GEMSTONES, 210 p. (Addressed primarily
to the amateur lapidarist, yet a guide to many aspects of the art)
ISBN: 0-668-03430-0
243 Morton, Philip: CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY—A Craftsman’s Handbook,
308 p. (Written for artists, students, and interested readers;
organized topically according to processes of the art) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-03-072200-4
244 Coles & Budwig: THE BOOK OF BEADS, 125 p. (A practical and
inspirational guide to beads and jewelry making)
ISBN: 0-671-70525-3
245 Dubin, Lois: THE HISTORY OF BEADS FROM 30,000 B.C. TO THE
PRESENT, 364 p. (A very comprehensive presentation of the uses
and origins of beads—historical, geographical, and thematic)
ISBN: 0-8109-0736-4
246 Schumann, Walter: MINERALS OF THE WORLD, 223 p. (Includes
essential criteria for recognizing minerals followed by a photo-filled
section using the author’s unique Rapid Identification System, and
color-coded page tabs) (See also # 3)
ISBN: 0-8069-8570-4
247 -------NORTHWEST FEDERATION OF MINERAL SOCIETIES’ 1992
Membership Directory, 168 p. (A looseleaf listing of member
clubs—Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington)
248 Leechman, Frank: THE OPAL BOOK, 255 p. (A guide to the famous gemstone
designed for the general reader and the rock-hound alike with the story of
opals and opal-mining of yesterday)
249 Voynick, Stephen: COLORADO ROCKHOUNDING—A Guide to Minerals, Gem-
stones, and fossils, 371 p. (An overview of the state covering 350-plus
locations, with some mining history) (c.1^&2)
ISBN: 0-87842-292-7
250 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF COLORADO, 125 p. (A field guide with
four sections of localities)
ISBN: 0-9-35182-57-8
251 Wilson, James: A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO ROCK, MINERAL, & FOSSIL
LOCALITIES OF UTAH, 148 p. (Collecting sites by county as well
as introductory information of rocks and minerals)
ISBN: 1-55791-336-8 (c.1&2)
252 A Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF OREGON, 119 p. (A field guide which
pinpoints well-known and little explored areas of Oregon)
ISBN: 0-935182-41-1 (c. 1&2)
252 B Romaine, Garret: GEM TRAILS OF OREGON, 272 p., (Rev. Edition of
Mitchell’s guide)
ISBN: 978-1-889786-44-5
253 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF UTAH, Rev. Ed, 3rd printing, 111 p.
(A field guide to four areas of a state with beautiful natural scenery)
ISBN: 0-935182-87-X (c.1&2)
254 Ream, Lanny: GEMS AND MINERALS OF WASHINGTON, 3rd rev. ed. (A
field guide and information about Washington’s gem localities followed
by mineral localities)
ISBN: 0-918499-09-7
255 Jacobson, Mark: ANTERO AQUAMARINES, 127 p. (History and field col-
lecting information about minerals from the Mount Antero-White Mountain
region, Chaffee County, CO)
ISBN: 0-928693-07-4
256 Rygle & Pederson: SOUTHWEST TREASURE HUNTER’S GEM AND
A MINERAL GUIDE—Vol. 2--Where & How to Dig, Pan, and Mine Your Own
Gems and Minerals, 186 p. (Ten states’ listings, and other information)
ISBN: 0-943763-25-8 (c. 1 & 2)
256 Rygle & Pederson: NORTHEAST TREASURE HUNTER’S GEM AND
B MINERAL GUIDE—Vol. 4, 187 p. (Sixteen states’ listings, and other
information)
ISBN: 0-943763-27-4
256 Rygle & Pederson: NORTHWEST TREASURE HUNTER’S GEM & MINERAL
C GUIDE—Vol. 1, 157 p. (Eleven states’ listings—including Alaska—and
other information)
ISBN: 0-943763-24-X
256 Rygle & Pederson: SOUTHEAST TREASURE HUNTER’S GEM & MINERAL
D GUIDE—Vol. 3, 177 p. (Thirteen states’ listings, and other information)
ISBN: 0-943763-26-6
257 Brazeau, E.G. & L.S: STANDARD MINERALOGICAL CATALOGUE, 94 p.
(A monetary listing of minerals for the purpose of establishing the value
of specimens--8th edition)
258 A Pellant, Chris: EYEWITNESS HANDBOOKS—ROCKS AND MINERALS,
256 p. (Interesting and colorful presentations useful in identifi-
M cation, etc.—See also # 530, an updated version)
ISBN: 1-56458-061-X AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
258 B Parker, Steve: ROCKS & MINERALS (Junior booklet), 23 p. (Activities
JR included in an easy to read fact book about rocks & minerals)
259 Hall, Cathy: EYEWITNESS HANDBOOKS—GEM STONES, 160 p. (Eye-
catching presentations of colored stones in both native samples and
M finished products) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 1-56458-498-4
260 Wykoff, Gerald: BEYOND THE GLITTER, 206 p. (Insider’s techniques
for evaluating, buying, selling, wearing, and caring for diamonds,
colored stones, and jewelry)
ISBN: 0-96078926-X
261 Wykoff, Gerald: YOU CAN MASTER JEWELRY DESIGN AND CREATION,
275 p. (Introduces Temporary Impression Molding—TIM technique
for designing and making metal and gemstone jewelry)
ISBN: 0-9607892-5-1
262 Johnson & Johnson: COAST TO COAST GEM ATLAS, 60 p. (Maps and
localities of U. S. rock shops, and general areas of rock collecting—out-
dated, but of reference use)
263 Siever, Raymond: SAND, 231 p. (An interesting range of photographs,
illustrations, and text describing the geology of sand—Scientific American
Series)
ISBN: 0-7167-5021-X
264 Houston Museum of Natural Science: THE WORLD OF FABERGE—RUSSIAN
GEMS AND JEWELS, 63 p. (A companion book to the 1994 exhibit
at HMNS presented in cooperation with the Fersman Mineralogical
Museum and the Russian Academy of Sciences) (c.1&2)
265 Montgomery, Arthur: REMINISCENCES OF A MINERALOGIST—Minerals,
Localities, and Mineralogy, 82 p. (Focus by the author on specific
minerals of now classic sites, and what makes the minerals so unique—
Note: Montgomery’s efforts made possible the preservation of and the
gift of the Harding Pegmatite Mine, NM, to the University of New Mexico)
266 Fischer, George w: GEMSTONES AND CHEMICALS—How to Create Color
and Inclusions, 74 p. (The use of inorganic chemicals to induce color,
etc. in gemstones)
267 Scientific American: (Forward by Decker) VOLCANOES AND THE EARTH’S
A INTERIOR, 141 p. (A natural laboratory of geology, meteorology,
mathematics, biology, history, physics, chemistry, etc. which have
contributed to the knowledge about volcanoes)
267 Scientific American: CONTINENTS ADRIFT, 172 p. (A series of plate
B tectonics’ articles)
268 Sinclair, Ellsworth: MOODS IN WIRE, 112 p. (A comprehensive guide to
the fine art of wirewrapping) (c.1&2)
ISBN:0-9640483-0-2
269 Robbins, Manuel: FLUORESCENCE—Gems & Minerals under Ultra-Violet
Light, 374 p. (Documents major locations and known fluorescent
minerals; a chapter devoted to key minerals and list of activators)
ISBN: 0-945005-13-X
270 Norton, O. Richard: ROCKS FROM SPACE, 446 p. (Meteorites and
A meteorite hunters with good information about falls, craters, and finds)
ISBN: 0-87842-302-8 (c. 1&2)
270 Haag, Robert: FIELD GUIDE OF METEORITES—1997, (Although a catalog,
B the information about classification and location of meteor falls make this a
useful booklet—good photographs also)
271 Hunt, Henry: LAPIDARY CARVING FOR CREATIVE JEWELRY, 143 p.
(Concerned with the development of contemporary design in gemstone
cutting, with 132 photographs and descriptions of methods used by the
author)
ISBN: 0-945005-10-5
272 French, Bernada: PEBBLE PUPS AND ROCK RASCALS, 22 p. (A fun
JR craft—details, ideas, and how-tos)
SBN: 910652-24-2
273 Seff, Philip & Nancy: OUR FASCINATING EARTH, 291 p. (Interesting
M and unusual facts and phenomena—geology, geography, etc.)
ISBN:0-8092-4185-4 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
274 Lambert, David: THE FIELD GUIDE TO GEOLOGY, 256 p. (Basic
A reference written for the amateur; illustrations readily explain the
M earth’s processes) (c. 1&2) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-8160-2032-9
274 Lambert, David: THE FIELD GUIDE TO PREHISTORIC LIFE, 256 p.
B (Basic reference written for the amateur; illustrations and text that
explain’s the history of fossils)
F ISBN: 0-8160-1125-7
274 Lambert, David: A FIELD GUIDE TO DINOSAURS, 256 p. (A field guide to
C dinosaurs with maps and diagrams)
JR ISBN: 0-380-83519-3
275 A Johnson, Cy: WESTERN GEM HUNTER’S ATLAS, 80 p. (Rock locations
from California to the Dakotas, from British Columbia to Texas & rock
shops) (c.1&2)
275 B Johnson, Robert N: SOUTHWESTERN GHOST TOWN ATLAS, 48 p. (A
do-it-yourself guide to the scenes and towns of the early west)
276 Powell, J.W: THE EXPLORATIONS OF THE COLORADO RIVER AND ITS
CANYONS—formerly titled “Canyons of the Colorado”, 400 p.
(John Wesley Powell’s journeys and discoveries)
ISBN: 0-486-20094-9
277 LaBerge, Gene: GEOLOGY OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR REGION, 313 p.
(Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin)
ISBN:0-945005-15-6
278 Evans, Harry: FIFTY HIKES IN TEXAS, 100 p. (Take a hike—basic
TX information and locations)
ISBN: 0-935182-17-9
279 Krause, Barry: MINERAL COLLECTOR’S HANDBOOK, 192 p.
(Beautiful photographs of the world of rocks and minerals)
ISBN: 0-8069-0874-2
280 Hochleitner, Rupert: MINERALS—IDENTIFYING, CLASSIFYING, AND
M COLLECTING THEM—Barron’s Nature Guide Series, 236 p.
ISBN: 0-8120-1777-3 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
281 Robinson, George: MINERALS: AN ILLUSTRATED EXPLANATION OF THE
M DYNAMIC WORLD OF MINERALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES,
206 p. (Explains the process for crystal formation—examples of hydration
and dehydration, plus other interesting information)
ISBN: 0-671-88002-0 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
The Fred Ward Series, grouped in this section, all have brief texts (about 64 p.)
and are enjoyable to read:
282 Ward, Fred: DIAMONDS (c.1&2) ISBN: 1-887651-02-0
283 Ward, Fred: EMERALDS (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-9633723-1-9
284 Ward, Fred: RUBIES AND SAPPHIRES (c.1&2) ISBN: 1-887651-01-2
285 Ward, Fred: JADE (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-9633723-4-3
A
285 Ward, Fred: JADES OF MESOAMERICA ISBN: 1-887651-00-4
B
286 Ward, Fred: PEARLS (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-9633723-9-4
287 Ward, Fred: OPALS ISBN: 0-9633723-8-6
288 Ward, Fred: GEM CARE (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-9633723-5-1
289-----open for possible next Ward book
290 Stine, Joseph & Nancy: THE ROSE ROCK OF OKLAHOMA, 68 p.
(The sand-barite roses explained)
ISBN: 0-963-6939-0-5
291 Schumann, Walter: HANDBOOK OF ROCKS, MINERALS AND GEMSTONES,
M 380 p. (An essential guide and handbook with comprehensive
descriptions) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-395-51138-0
292 Roberts, Campbell, & Rapp: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MINERALS—2nd Edition,
R 979 p. (A reference of over 3,000 minerals)
ISBN: 0-442-27681-8 AGMS REFERENCE
293 Wilson, Wendell (Editor): A HISTORY OF MINERAL COLLECTING, Vol. 25,
M No. 6 (Nov.-Dec., 1994) The Mineralogical Record, (A special edition
featuring the collection of minerals over the ages)
ISSN: 0026-4628 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
294 Pearl, Richard: SUCCESSFUL MINERAL COLLECTING & PROSPECTING,
164 p. (Combines the interests of hobbyists and prospectors in
searching for minerals from the Stone Age to the present day; information
about claims securing an assay, etc.)
Library of Congress: 51-15898
(295) Cornelius, Randall: GOLD WIRE JEWELRY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION,
73 p. (Wire-jewelry craft handbook)
Library of Congress: Txu 569 857
296 Sindeeva, N.D: MINERALOGY & TYPES OF DEPOSITS OF SELENIUM
AND TELLURIUM, 363 p. (A translation from the original Russian
with emphasis on geochemistry)
Library of Congress: 63-23125
297 Beus, A: BERYLLIUM—EVALUATION OF DEPOSITS DURING PROSPECT-
ING AND EXPLORATORY WORK, 161 p. (Not an abundance of
information about beryllium is available; this is a start)
Library of Congress: 62-13299
298 Stillwell, Hallie C: I’LL GATHER MY GEESE, 153 p. (Days of early
TX Brewster County mining and ranching—Stillwell Ranch, south of
Marathon, Texas)
ISBN: 0-89096-478-5
299 Ragsdale, Kenneth: QUICKSILVER—TERLINGUA AND THE CHISOS
TX MINING CO., 327 p. (The history of the mercury mining in
Brewster County, Texas) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-89096-188-3
300 Walker, & Ward: EYEWITNESS HANDBOOK—FOSSILS, 320 p.
F (Identification of individual species; photographs and concise information
describe over 500 species)
ISBN: 1-56458-071-7
301 Untracht, Oppi: JEWELRY CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY, 840 p., (A
M definitive guide and handbook for jewelry makers on all levels of ability, as
well as a unique reference for those readers who wish to understand the
mystique of jewelry making)
ISBN: 0-385-04185-3>9999
302 Wooley, Alan (Consultant): ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MINERALS,
192 p. (A complete introduction to the mineral world)
303 Pellant, Chris: ROCKS, MINERALS & FOSSILS OF THE WORLD, 175 p.
(A richly illustrated guide to formation, location, and identification with
M detailed photographs) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-316-69796-6
304 Sharp & Glazner: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
224 p. (An inside view of the southland’s geologic story with some specific
features about the earth’s awesome forces)
ISBN: 0-87842-289 -7
305 McGrath, Jinks: JEWELRY MAKING, 47 p. (Basic techniques lead to
M more inventive designing) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-7858-0676-8
306 Finegold & Seitz: SILVERSMITHING, 460 p. (The basics—introduction,
basic treatments of metals, tools and uses, work procedures, projects)
ISBN: 0-8019-722-9 (c.1 & 2)
307 Klein, James: WHERE TO FIND GOLD AND GEMS IN NEVADA, 110 p.
(Information by county and history)
ISBN: 0-935182-15-2
308 McCreight, Tim: METALS TECHNIQUE—A Collection of Techniques for
(xx) Metalsmiths, 151 p. (Twelve chapters with different research,
techniques, and creativity by twelve artists)
ISBN: 0-9615984-3-3
309 Peter, Mary: COLLECTING VICTORIAN JEWELLERY, 100 p. (The main
M changes of style, devotional and sentimental jewellery are shown in
various chapters) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
SBN: 87523-174-8
310 Leonard, C.K: CONTEMPORARY WIRE-WRAPPED JEWELRY, 144 p.
(Welcome to wire-wrapping—a fun and artistic book with clear, concise
text)
ISBN: 0-935182-71-3
311 Knuth, Bruce: JEWELER’S RESOURCE, 112 p. (A reference of gems,
metal formulas, and terminology for jewelers)
ISBN: 0-9643-5500-0
312 Armstrong, Roger: WAX AND CASTING—A Notebook of Jewelry Design
and Techniques, 186 p. (Sequentially organized for the growth
of skills—book lays open; background grids for size comparisons)
ISBN: 0-89863-038-X
313 Bassman, Theda: THE BEAUTY OF HOPI JEWELRY, 59 p. (The unique
and distinctive style of the Hopi—overlay and craftsmanship)
ISBN: 0-918080-24X
314 Kidd, Alexandra: BEAUTIFUL BEADS, 128 p. (How to create beautiful,
original gifts, and jewelry for every occasion with step-by-step instructions)
ISBN: 0-8019-8629-X
315 Dierks, Leslie: CREATIVE CLAY JEWELRY—Designs to Make from Polymer
Clay, 144 p. (An inexpensive medium to use vivid colors out of
pliable material, a blending of forms, and distinctive patterns presented
along with tools and techniques)
ISBN: 0-93727-4-74-7
316 Jordan, Roy: DO IT YOURSELF GUIDE TO JEWELRY IDENTIFICATION,
Volume I, 161 p. (Jewelry as an investment, cleaning and storage,
costume jewelry, charts and weights in the jewelry world)
ISBN: 0-9636677-4-2
317 Miller, Anna, & Sinkankas, John: STANDARD CATALOG OF GEM VALUES
271 p. (Reference points for evaluations, rough and finished
gems and minerals—a benchmark reference)
ISBN: 0-945005-16-4
318 Wykoff, G.L: THE TECHNIQUES OF MASTER GEM POLISHING, 310 p.
M (Skill and knowledge—keys to good techniques) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-9607892-9-4 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
319 -------COLORADO VANADIUM—A COMPOSITE STUDY, 155 p. The
State of Colorado Publication
320 Simpkin & Siebert: VOLCANOES OF THE WORLD—Smithsonian Institution.
R 349 p. (Volcanic activity—data, history, trends, etc.)
ISBN: 0-945005-12-1
321 Tschernich, Rudy: ZEOLITES OF THE WORLD, 563 p. (Not much information
had been compiled about these useful and intriguing minerals, that
is, until this book was published)
ISBN: 0-945005-07-5
322 Sattler, Helen: THE NEW ILLUSTRATED DINOSAUR DICTIONARY, 363 p.
JR (An indispensable handbook for dinosaur lovers)
ISBN:0-688-10043-0
323 Wood, Robert: SCIENCE FOR KIDS—THIRTY-NINE EASY GEOLOGY
JR EXPERIMENTS, 133 p. (From soil erosion to collecting and
cleaning fossils, plus other physical nature experiments, lists of
materials needed, and step-by-step illustration instructions)
ISBN:0-8306-3598-X
324 Moody, Richard: FOSSILS—HOW TO IDENTIFY OVER 300 GENERA,
F 192 p. (A Macmillan field guide for both experienced and beginning
collectors) (Copy 1 & 2)
ISBN: 0-02-063370-X
325 Horner,Jack: DIGGING DINOSAURS, 210 p. (The story of the search
which unraveled the mystery of baby dinosaurs)
ISBN:0-06-097314-5
326 Voynick, Stephen, YOGO—THE GREAT AMERICAN SAPPHIRE, 215 p.
(Story of mineral discoveries in Montana and the exploitation in the
search for gemstones)
ISBN: 0-87842-217-X
327 Alt & Hyndman: NORTHWEST EXPOSURES—A Geologic Story of the
Northwest, 443 p. (Geologic history recorded in the landmarks of
America’s northwest)
ISBN: 0-87842-323-0
328 Fotheringham, N: BEACHCOMBER’S GUIDE TO GULF COAST MARINE LIFE,
124 p. (The plants and animals found today along the gulf coast
are possible descendants of many types of fossils—useful comparison)
ISBN: 0-88415-496-3
329 Paine & Morton: HISTORICAL SHORELINE CHANGES IN TRINITY,
TX GALVESTON, WEST AND EAST BAYS, TEXAS GULF COAST,
58 p. Geological Circular 86-3, (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ.
of Texas, Austin)
330 Weise & White: PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE—A Guide to the
TX Geology, Natural Environments, and History of a Texas Barrier Island,
321 p. (Guidebook 17, Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas)
331 Price, Henry, et al: ORIGIN OF SILVER-COPPER-LEAD DEPOSITS IN THE
TX RED-BED SEQUENCES OF TRANS-PECOS TEXAS—Tertiary
Mineralization in Precambrian, Permian, and Cretaceous Sandstones,
Report of Investigation No. 145, Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ.
of Texas, Austin
332 Keller, Peter: GEMSTONES OF EAST AFRICA, 144 p. (Extensive field
observations and detailed information about major gemstones—maps)
ISBN: 0-945005-08-3
333 Bowersox and Chamberlain: GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN, 220 p.,
(One of the world’s richest source of gemstones with the history, geology,
and lore of a war-ravaged area—a crossover between the Near and Far
East, bombed by the Russians in the 1980’s exposed more beautiful
finds)
ISBN: 0-945005-19-9
334 Bovin, Murray:JEWELRY CASTING-CENTRIFUGAL OR LOST WAX,143 p.
(A how-to book for schools, tradesmen, craftsmen—revised edition)
SBN: 0-919280-05-3
335 Clopton & Wilson: THE MINERALOGICAL RECORD INDEX—VOL. 1—25,
(1970-1994), 312 p. (COPY 1 is available for building use—shelved
R with the PERIODICALS. COPY 2 is shelved with the bound copies of
The Mineralogical Record and is for REFERENCE ONLY. (c.3)
336 Fleischer & Mandarino: GLOSSARY OF MINERAL SPECIES—2004, 9th Edition,
R c.1 The Mineralogical Record, Inc. , 309 p; Copy 1 is REFERENCE ONLY.
c.2 7th Edition—(Prepared as an alphabetical summary of mineral names for ready
reference with an emphasis on chemical composition-–available for checkout)
337 Arritt, et al: THE ALLURE OF TURQUOISE, 80 p. (New Mexico Magazine
presents many aspects of the beauty of turquoise)
338 Plekkhanov, G: THE LENINGRAD MINING INSTITUTE, (Checkout ONLY
by special request—please see the librarian)
339 Kraus, Hunt, & Ramsdell: MINERALOGY—AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
STUDY OF MINERALS & CRYSTALS, 638 p. (Mineral descriptions;
an older but useful text) (c.1&2)
340 Ford, William, (Dana): A TEXTBOOK OF MINERALOGY WITH AN EXTENDED
TREATISE ON CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND PHYSICAL MINERALOGY,
21ST Printing, 851 p. (The title says it all)
341 English, George: GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH MINERALS, 324 p.
(Introduces the science and descriptions of minerals)
342 Sinkankas, John: GEMSTONES AND MINERALS—HOW AND WHERE TO
FIND THEM, 387 p. (The title of the first edition; newer and updated
version is FIELD COLLECTIING GEMSTONES & MINERALS, # 172)
ISBN: 0-917-00720-5
343 Voynick, Stephen: LEADVILLE—A MINER’S EPIC, 165 p. (Located in
the highest Arkansas River valley, this is the history of gold, silver, and
molybdenum mining)
ISBN: 0-87842-171-8
344 Voynick, Stephen: CLIMAX—THE HISTORY OF COLORADO’S CLIMAX
MOLYBDENUM MINE, 368 p. (“Hellhole in the sky”—the largest
underground mine, most important for mining during World War II )
ISBN:0-87842-354-0
345 Ettinger, L. J: THE ROCKHOUND AND PROSPECTOR’S BIBLE, 136 p.
(A reference and study guide to rock, mineral, and gemstone prospecting)
ISBN:0-9614840-4-7
346 Zeitner,June Culp: GEM AND LAPIDARY MATERIALS FOR CUTTERS,
M COLLECTORS, AND JEWELERS, 347 p. (A complete handbook of
R common material used in lapidary artistry) (c.1 = M, 2^ = R , c. 3)
ISBN: 0-9-45005-18-0
347 Scovill, Jeffrey: PHOTOGRAPHING MINERALS, FOSSILS, AND LAPIDARY
ARTS, 224 p. (A renowned gem and mineral photographer presents
basic concepts and techniques)
ISBN:0-945-005-21-0
348 Cross, Brad: AGATES OF NORTHERN MEXICO, 201 p. (A definitive
work on agate occurrences in this region of Mexico)—AGMS member
ISBN: 0-8087-7282-1
349 Joyce & Addison: PEARLS—ORNAMENT AND OBSESSION, 252 p.
(Well illustrated and researched chronicle following the pearl’s
progression through human history)
ISBN: 0-671-75928-0
350 A Levi-Setti, Ricardo: TRILOBITES, 2nd Rev. Ed., 342 p. (Exquisite details
F of a variety of trilobites—the collective force of the photographs is out-
standing)
ISBN: 0-226-47452-6
350 B Wessman & Eberle: TRILOBITES, 31 p. (From the collection of Fred
F Wessman—Houston Museum of Natural Science)
ISBN: 0-9640348-2-4
351 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF ARIZONA, 183 p. (Earlier editions by
Bessie Simpson, locations of 56 sites throughout a highly mineralized
state) (c.1,2&3)
ISBN: 0-935182-82-9 & 0-935182-42-X
352 Smith, Arthur: COLLECTING ARKANSAS MINERALS—A REFERENCE AND
GUIDE, 96 p. (A concentration on the Ouachita Mountain areas with
locations, minerals, history, and geology of each site) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-928693-14-7
353 Dodson, David & Sarah: ROCKHOUNDING IN ARKANSAS, 47 p. (A field
guide to collecting in Arkansas) (c.1,2 & 3^)
354 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, 160 p.
(Sixty-six collecting sites)
ISBN: 0-935182-67-5 (c.1&2)
355 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, 176 p.
(Seventy collecting sites)
ISBN: 0-935182-83-7
356 Murphy, Carolyn: CAROLINA ROCKS—THE GEOLOGY OF SOUTH
CAROLINA, 261 p. (The formation and geology from the coast to
the Blue Ridge Mountains)
ISBN: 87844-121-2
357 Kappele, William: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO COLORADO, 203 p.
(Descriptions of 78 rockhound sites)
ISBN: 1-56044-331-6
358 Strong, Mary Frances: DESERT GEM TRAILS, 80 p. (Covers the Mohave
and Colorado Deserts of the West)
ISBN: 9100652-15-5
359 Compton, Robert: MANUAL OF FIELD GEOLOGY, 378 p. (Written to
assist undergraduate students in field training; descriptions, diagrams,
and outlines help cover techniques and basic concepts; stresses the
importance of observations and interpretations)
ISBN: 0-471-16698-7
360 Zeitner, June Culp: MIDWEST GEM, FOSSIL, &MINERAL TRAILS—GREAT
LAKE STATES, 96 p. (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
and Ohio locations) (c. 1&2)
ISBN: 0-935182-39-X
361 Zeitner, June Culp: MIDWEST GEM, FOSSIL, & MINERAL TRAILS—THE
PRAIRIE STATES, 110 p. (North and South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska,
Kansas, and Missouri locations) (c. 1&2)
ISBN: 935182-40-3
362 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF NEW MEXICO, 110 p. (Sixty-one
collecting sites are described in a highly mineralized state)
ISBN:0-935182-24-1 (c.1&2)
363 Kimbler & Narsavage: NEW MEXICO ROCKS & MIINERALS—A Collector’s
Guide, 71 p. (A listing of minerals, agates, and woods divided by
counties with a cross-referenced index) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-913270-97-0
364 Stepanski & Snow: GEM TRAILS OF PENNSYLVANIA & NEW JERSEY,
185 p. (More than fifty collecting sites are described)
ISBN: 0-935132-85-3
365 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF TEXAS, 104 p. (Although the extra
copies may be of earlier printings and the locations no longer accessible,
TX and by Bessie Simpson; the second revised printing—1991—is more up-
to-date; please see next entry) (c. 1,3)
ISBN: 0-935182-34-9
365 Cross, Brad: GEM TRAILS OF TEXAS, 167 p. (The 2001 revised and
TX expanded edition of a popular gem guide—although the maps are a vast
improvement over the earlier publications [see Mitchell above], a number
of locations are included in this revised edition that were closed prior to
publication, or were no longer available for collecting. As with all localities,
collecting conditions change) (c. 2^,4^)
ISBN: 1-889786-11-X
366 Crow, Melinda: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO TEXAS, 166 p. (Maps,
TX descriptions and photos of 75 rockhounding sites around Texas)
ISBN: 1-56044-277-8 (c.1&2)
367 Jackson,Bob: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO WASHINGTON—VOL. 4,
41 p. (Intended as a starting point in a mineral-wealthy state)
ISBN: 0-918499-07-0
368 Graham, Kenneth: ROCKHOUNDING IN WYOMING, 158 p. (Seventy-
five collecting sites)
ISBN: 1-56044-445-2
369 Mitchell, James: ROCKHOUND’S HANDBOOK, 183 p. (Covers many
aspects of rockhounding—discovery, preparation, identification, and
exploration—preparing for field trips)
ISBN: 0-935182-90-X
370 Holfert, Mroch, & Fuller: A FIELD GUIDE TO TOPAZ AND ASSOCIATED
MINERALS OF THE THOMAS RANGE, UTAH—Topaz Mountain,
103 p. (Text, maps, illustrations, primary and secondary minerals,
and collecting information for the casual and experienced mineral collector)
371 Barnes, Virgil: ON SOLID GROUND—Memoirs of a Texas Geologist,
TX 332 p. Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, Austin--1995
372 West Texas Geological Society (Pub.): GEOLOGY OF THE BIG BEND AREA,
TX TEXAS—Publication 65-51, 216 p.
373 Voynick, Stephen: NEW MEXICO ROCKHOUNDING—A GUIDE TO
MINERALS, GEMSTONES, AND FOSSILS, 308 p. (A county-by-
county guide with 150 sites described, plus list of museums, parks, etc.)
ISBN: 0-87842-360-5 (c.1&2)
374 A Sinkankas, John: GEMSTONES OF NORTH AMERICA, 673 p.
R (Comprehensive information of North American gemstones briefly
listed; useful basic facts and localities) (c. 1 R & 2)
Lib. of Congress: 59-13853
374 B Sinkankas, John: GEMSTONES OF NORTH AMERICA, VOLUME III,
527 p. (A most complete source of information based on pertinent
references and professional journalism)
ISBN: 0-945005-22-9
375 Rose, Gustav, (Translated by John Sinkankas): HUMBOLDT’S TRAVELS IN
SIBERIA—1837-1842—THE GEMSTONES, 80 p. (Russian gemstones
in the early part of the 19th century—extracts and commentary on Ural
Mountain minerals)
ISBN: 0-9-45005-17-2
TEXAS PALEONTOLOGY SERIES: F
376 A Knight, et al: FOSSILS & LOCALITIES OF THE CLAIBORNE GROUP—
EOCENE—OF TEXAS—Publication 1, 57 p. (Presented by the
TX, F Paleontology Section of the Houston Gem & Mineral Society)
Library of Congress:77-83072 (c.1, 2 & 3)
376 B Offeman, et al: TEXAS CRETACEOUS BIVALVES AND LOCALITIES—Pub-
F lication 2, 155 p. (Presented by Paleontology Section of the Houston
TX, M Gem & Mineral Society) (c.1&2)
Library of Congress: 82-60782
376 C Akers, Rosemary & Thomas: TEXAS CRETACEOUS ECHINOIDS—Publica-
tion 3, 143 p. (Presented by Paleontology Section of the Houston
TX, F Gem & Mineral Society) (c. 1&2)
Library of Congress: 87-60257
376 D Herbert, Akers, et al: PENNSYLVANIAN BRACHIOPODS—Publication 4,
240 p. (Presented by Paleontology Section of the Houston Gem & Mineral
TX, F Society)
Library of Congress:
376 E Emerson & Akers: TEXAS CRETACEOUS AMMONITES & NAUTILOIDS—
Publication 5, 439 p. (Presented by Paleontology Section of the
TX, F Houston Gem & Mineral Society)
Library of Congress: 94-65537
376 F Akers, Rosemary & Thomas: TEXAS CRETACEOUS GASTROPODS—Publi-
cation 6, 340 p. (Presented by the Paleontology Section of the
TX, F Houston Gem & Mineral Society)
Library of Congress:97-091931
376 G Emerson, John & Barbara: MIDDLE EOCENE CLAIBORNE GROUP
TX, F INVERTEBRATE FOSSILS—from Stone City Bluff, Burleson County, TX,
136 p. (Paleontology Section of the Houston Gem & Mineral Society)
Library of Congress: 00-193362
376 H Akers, Rosemary & Thomas: TEXAS CRETACEOUS BIVALVES 2—Publication
TX, F No. 7, 516 p. (of the Paleontology Section of the Houston Gem &
Mineral Society)
Library of Congress: 2002093308
377 Weiner, Jonathan: PLANET EARTH, 370 p. (Companion volume to
PBS Television Series)
ISBN: 0-553-34358-071495
378 Fifield, Richard: THE MAKING OF THE EARTH, 336 p. (Plate tectonics;
theory and information of how our earth has formed)
ISBN: 0-631-14238-X
379 Stokes, William: ESSENTIALS OF EARTH HISTORY—Introduction to
Historical Geology, 468 p. (A unified and comprehensive test and
viewpoint on the history of the earth)
Library of Congress: 66-10094
380 Chronic, Halka: TIME, ROCKS, AND THE ROCKIES—A Geologic Guide to
Rocky Mountain National Park, 120 p. (Written in the style of the
Roadside Geology series)
ISBN: 0-87842-172-6
381 Holden & Singer: CRYSTALS AND CRYSTAL GROWING, 320 p. (Order
in nature—solids, solutions, and crystals)
Library of Congress: 60-5932
382 Zara,Louis: JADE—“Collector’s Blue Book, 85 p. (Facts, superstitions;
focuses on China, MesoAmerica, Maori, Eskimo, and Inuit uses of jade)
Library of Congress: 69-15722
383 Tidwell, William: COMMON FOSSIL PLANTS OF WESTERN NORTH
F AMERICA, 197 p. (Aims at helping both the collector and
professional learn about plant life of the past)
ISBN: 0-8425-1301-9
384 Worcester Mineral Club—Massachusetts: GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY OF
MONT ST. HILAIRE, QUEBEC, 46 p. (Descriptions of a most
unique location)
385 Jenkins & Jenkins: COLORADO’S DINOSAURS, 74 p. Colorado
Geological Survey—1993—Special Publication 35
ISBN: 1-884216-47-1
386 A-F—LEXICON—Geologic Names of the United States
R (Geologic Survey—Dept. of the Interior)
Bulletins Nos. 866, 896, 60,1200 and 1350
A Part 1: A through I (1957)
B Part 2: M through Z (1959)
C Part 1: A through F
D Part 2: G through O
E Part 3: P through Z
F Part 6: A through F (1961-67)
387 Pearl, Richard: HANDBOOK FOR PROSPECTORS, 472 p. (A wide
range of information from basic prospecting to information about
metals, minerals, uses, mining, and processing)
ISBN: 0-07-049025-2
388 Ransom, Jay: THE ROCK-HUNTER’S RANGE GUIDE, 213 p. (How
and where to find mineral and gemstones in he U.S.)
Library of Congress: 62-7919
389 Mitchell, James: GEM TRAILS OF NEVADA, 119 p. (Fifty-two sites are
listed with maps and minerals of four section of Nevada) (c. 1 & 2)
ISBN: 0-9-35182-53-5
390 Hutchison & Graham: METEORITES, 60 p. (A wide range of information
and photographs in a small book)
ISBN:0-8069-0489-5
391 Colhour, Olive: CREATING LAPIDARY ART WORKING WITH GEMSTONES,
139 p. (Articles and reprints from the Lapidary Journal with poems,
stories, and words of wisdom)
ISBN: 0-9662121-0-X
392 Daniels, Frank: PETRIFIED WOOD—THE WORLD OF FOSSILIZED WOOD,
F, R CONES FERNS AND CYCADS, 176 p. (Outstanding photography
and locations around the world) (c. 1= R = & 2 shelf)
ISBN: 0-9662938-0-0
393 Cook, R. B: MINERALS OF GEORGIA—THEIR PROPERTIES AND
OCCURRENCES, Bulletin 92, 189 p. Geology and Water Division,
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
394 Cram, Len: AUSTRALIAN OPALS—
VOL. 1 (Beautiful Opals of the Desert)
ISBN: 1-86273-066-0
VOL. 2 (Beautiful Queensland Opals)
ISBN: 1-86273-0574
VOL. 3 (Beautiful Lightning Ridge—100 Years)
ISBN: 0-9585415-34
395 American Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists: ORIGIN OF PETROLEUM II,
Reprint—Series # 9, 210 p (Selected papers)
396 McLeod et al: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS,
327 p. (Visitor guide and comprehensive information on 360 of
Americas’s national park areas—Viking Press)
ISBN: 0-9603410-3-X
397 Tolman & Robertson: EXPOSED PRECAMBRIAN ROCKS IN SOUTHEAST
Subject MISSOURI, 68 p. Report of Investigation # 44, Missouri Geological
File # 31 Survey and Water Resource—See Subject File # 31—MISSOURI
398 Flawn, Peter: THE HAZEL COPPER-SILVER MINE, CULBERSON CO, TX,
TX 21 p. plus plates, Report of Investigation # 16, Bureau of Economic
Geology, Univ. of Texas, Austin
399 Wermund et al: REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF FRACTURES IN THE
TX SOUTHERN EDWARDS PLATEAU & THEIR RELATIONSHIPS TO
TECTONICS AND CAVES, Geological Circular 78-2, Bureau of
Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, Austin, 14 p.
400 Barnes, Virgil: OUACHITA FACIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS—Report of Investi-
TX gation No. 2, Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, Austin
401 Ashworth, John: GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY OF THE LOWER
CRETACEOUS FORMATION IN THE HILL COUNTRY OF SOUTH-
TX CENTRAL TEXAS—Report 273—Texas Dept. of Water Resources,
172 p.
402 Mosher, Sharon (Ed.): GUIDE TO THE PRECAMBRIAN GEOLOGY OF THE
TX EASTERN LLANO UPLIFT—1996, Univ. of Texas Dept. of Geological
Services—Meeting of the Geological Society of America, 78 p.
403 Lukachie, L: GOLD AND SILVER WIRECRAFT, 49 p. (A small but useful
booklet with step-by-step directions) (c.1&2)
404 Long, Leon: GEOLOGY, 535 p. (Although a textbook, the author—UT
professor—presents the information and importance of geology in an
interesting and readable manner—good for a non-science student, yet
thorough)
ISBN: 0-89641-224-5
405 Wiggers, Raymond: THE AMATEUR GEOLOGIST—Explorations and Investi-
gations, 143 p. (Useful and basic information and overview)
ISBN:0-531-15695-8
406 Sharp & Glazner: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN DEATH VALLEY AND OWENS
VALLEY, 321 p. (Maps and “tours” of a great dryland relief which
exposes spectacular geology between Mt. Whitney and Death Valley)
ISBN: 0-87842-362-1
407 Lasky, Samuel: THE ORE DEPOSITS OF SOCORRO COUNTY, NEW
MEXICO, 139 p. Bulletin 8, (New Mexico Bureau of Mines and
Mineral Resources, New Mexico School of Mining & Technology)
408 Gillerman, Elliot: MINERAL DEPOSITS OF WESTERN GRANT COUNTY,
NEW MEXICO, 213 p. Bulletin 83, (New Mexico Bureau of Mines
and Mineral Resources, New Mexico School of Mining & Technology)
409 Anthony, Williams, & Bideaux: MINERALOGY OF ARIZONA, 244 p. (De-
scription, location, and information on 600+ mineral species found in
Arizona) c.1=1st edition—1977; c. 2= 3rd edition—1995
ISBN: 0-8165-0471-7
410 Sinkankas, John: MINERALOGY, 585 p. (A general “course” in mineralogy
(xx) is offered emphasizing identification of common minerals, plus other
useful information)
ISBN: 0-442-27624-9
411 Worner & Mitchel (editors): MINERALS OF BROKEN HILL, New South Wales,
259 p. (The exquisite mineral specimens of the broken-backed hills in
the Barrier Ranges in far western New South Wales presented alphabet-
ically—about 300 species and varieties)
ISBN: 0-909221-189
412 Burchard & Bode: MINERAL MUSEUMS OF EUROPE, 269 p. (A guided
“tour” emphasizing a wide spectrum of exhibits and collections)
413 Krashes, Laurence: HARRY WINSTON—THE ULTIMATE JEWELER, 206 p.
(An empire built on famous diamonds and jewelry and their “history”)
ISBN: 0-87311-013-7
414 Wight, Quintin: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF MICROMOUNTING, 283 p.
(This book brings together the diversities of mineral collecting at the
microscopic level—history, preparation techniques, equipment, etc.)
415 Northrop & LaBruzza: MINERALS OF NEW MEXICO (3rd edition), 346 p.
(Minerals, districts, mineral species arranged by counties, maps, plus
R an extensive bibliography). (c. 1—shelf copy)
REFERENCE C. 2--(2nd edition—1996)
ISBN: 0-8263-1662-X
416 Bruton, Eric: DIAMONDS (2nd Edition), 532 p. (Includes chapters about
the history, mining, locations, identification, famous diamonds, etc.)
ISBN: 0-8019-6789-9
417 Copeland, Lawrence: DIAMONDS—FAMOUS, NOTABLE & UNIQUE,
204 p. (Entertaining but factual accounts of great and near-great
diamonds—a Gemological Institute of America publication)
ISBN: 0-87311-005-6
418 Liddicoat, Richard: HANDBOOK OF GEM IDENTIFICATION, 450 p. (A
comprehensive guide to gemstone properties)
ISBN: 0-87311-006-4
419 Sinkankas, John: VAN NOSTRAND’S STANDARD CATALOG OF GEMS,
286 p. (Compiled prices for standard and rare gems, both cut and rough,
with systematic analysis)
ISBN: 0-442-07618-5
420 Gemological Institute of America: THE GUIDE—1987-87—Vol. 5, (An indexed
guide to gem values—looseleaf format)
421 Kuehn, Shelly and Larry: THE “ORIGINAL” GUIDE TO COLORED GEMS,
(A compilation of information about colored stones—looseleaf format)
422 Eid & Viard: MINERALS OF THE WORLD, 191 p. (Over 500 photographs
M with an informative volume and range of topics including those by color)
ISBN: 0-7858-082408 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
423 Kerrod, Robin: MINERAL RESOURCES, 48 p. (Locations, important uses
JR of minerals around the world)
ISBN: 1-56874-175-0
424 Booth, Basil: ROCKS AND MINERALS—The New Compact Study Guide and
M Identifier, 80 p. (An illustrated identifier to over 100 specimens)
ISBN: 1-55521-838-5 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
425 Darling, Peter: CRYSTALS—The New Compact Study Guide and Identifier,
M 80 p. (Essential information given on more than 100 crystals—photos)
ISBN: 0-7858-0945-7 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
426 Hall, Cathy: GEMS AND PRECIOUS STONES—The New Compact Study
M Guide and Identifier, 80 p. (At-a-glance reference symbols and
information on over 100 gem varieties) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 1-55521-842-3
427 Pearl, Richard: COLORADO GEM TRAILS AND MINERAL GUIDE,
232 p. (Arranges localities along segments of main highways, maps,
and mineral listings) (c. 1 & 2)
ISBN: 0-8040-0052-2
428 Johnson, Paul: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE GEMS AND MINERALS OF MEXICO,
96 p. (Districts and minerals are listed—glossary of Spanish-English
terms) (c.1&2)
SBN: 910652-01-5
429 Turner & Hester: STONE ARTIFACTS OF TEXAS INDIANS, 395 p. (A field
TX guide in the Texas Monthly series with identification of more than
200 dart and arrow projectiles, and stone tools used by prehistoric Native
Americans in Texas)
ISBN: 0-87719-222-7
430 Harris, Stephen: AGENTS OF CHAOS—EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES, AND
OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS, 260 p. (The chaotic forces which
can and have suddenly appeared on our earth—extensive bibliography)
ISBN: 0-87842-243-9
431 Boegel, Hellmuth: THE STUDIO HANDBOOK OF MINERALS, 304 p. (A
guide with beautiful watercolor illustrations by Caspari—edited and revised
by John Sinkankas)
SBN: 670-68015-X
432 Ranson, Jay Ellis: THE GOLD HUNTER’S FIELD BOOK, 367 p. ( How and
where to find gold in the United States and Canada—a detailed range
guide—a must for both amateur and professional prospectors)
ISBN: 0-06-013511-5
433 Fenton & Fenton: THE ROCK BOOK, 357 p. (A reprint of an older but
popular book—a readable and practical story about the earth)
434 Sauer, Jules Roger: BRAZIL—PARADISE OF GEMSTONES, 136 p. (A
beautiful presentation of photographs with text by a prospector, miner,
cutter, gem supplier, and retailer of a variety of gems from Brazil. Note:
The Table of Contents is at the back of the book)
435 Arem, Joel A: COLOR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GEMSTONES, 2nd edition, 248
R p. (Concise and quickly-found information with comprehensive
tabulation on the properties of most-known gemstone species and
varieties)
ISBN: 0-442-20833-2
436 Pittman, Blair: TEXAS CAVES, 122 p. (Geologic origins, cave biology,
cave experiences, and spectacular photographs of Texas’ seven show
TX caves)
ISBN: 0-89096-899-3
437 Schafer & Schmidt: EDELSTEINE—PRECIOUS STONES, 31 p.
and 32 photo p. (In German and English, a compilation of a
comprehensive display of minerals used in the jewelry industry
centered in Idar-Oberstein)
438 Scarfe, Herbert: CUTTING AND SETTING STONES, 95 p. (Techniques
and instructions in making items from polished stones)
ISBN: 0-88230-1150-X
439 Bryan, T. Scott: GEYSERS—WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WORK,
JR 69 p., (Geysers and geyser basin are explained showing each geyser’s
distinct “personality.”
ISBN: 13: 978-0-87842-509-9
440 Barrande, Joachim: SYSTEME SILURIEN du CENTRE DE LA BOHEME—
TRILOBITES, 50 plates, (An 1852 reprint of Barrande’s studies and
R, F sketches of trilobites in central Czechoslovakia—French version)
ISBN: 808580582-0 REFERENCE
441 Deer, Howie, and Zussman: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ROCK FORMING
MINERALS, 528 p. (A student’s edition of the authors’ well-known
five volume work)
ISBN: 0-582-44210-9
442 Selley, R. C: ANCIENT SEDIMENTARY ENVIRONMENTS, 287 p.
(Important in the search for petroleum and other economic materials;
presents depositional environments, etc.)
ISBN: 0-8014-9869-4
443 Davis, George: STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY OF ROCKS AND REGIONS,
492 p. (The elegance of the physical and geometrical architecture
of the earth’s crust presented while emphasizing the dynamics of
structural movements and significance of primary sources)
ISBN: 0-471-09267-3
444 Collinson and Thompson: SEDIMENTARY STRUCTURES, 194 p. (Main
descriptive features of commonly occurring structures)
ISBN: 0-04-552018-6
445 Barker, Daniel: IGNEOUS ROCKS, 417 p. (Written for undergraduate
geology majors, and useful in presenting knowledge of igneous rocks
as a prerequisite and a byproduct of many successful mining ventures)
ISBN: 0-13-45062-8
446 Lillesand and Kiefer: REMOTE SENSING AND IMAGE INTERPRETATION,
612 p. (Primarily an introductory course for one interested in the
measurement, study, and management of earth resources with a focus
on remote sensing systems and their range of data gathering capability)
ISBN: 0-471-02609-3
447 Raup and Stanley: PRINCIPLES OF PALEONTOLOGY, 481 p. (A level
F for undergraduates, and meant to present a conceptual background, and
how information is derived from fossil study)
ISBN: 0-7167-0022-0
448 Stevenson and McGhee: THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO DINOSAURS,
326 p. (Detailed descriptions of more than 300 dinosaur species,
with theories and discoveries, as well as some fun facts)
ISBN: 0-02-862390-8
449 Allegre, Claude: FROM STONE TO STAR—A View of Modern Geology,
287 p. (An introduction to the history, methods, and theories of
modern geology by trying to combine the two branches of natural
history—geology and astronomy)
ISBN: 0-674-83867-X
450 Kerrod, Robin: VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES—Investigations, 64 p.
JR (Experiments and projects that explain the science behind the facts and
forces that shape and rock the world)
ISBN: 0-7548-0214-0
451 Lasky, Kathryn: SURTSEY—THE NEWEST PLACE ON EARTH, 64 p.
JR (Although ongoing forces keep building the earth, this is the story and
exploration of a “new” island along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge)
ISBN: 1-56282-300-0
452 Bendick, Jeanne: CAVES! UNDERGROUND WORLDS, 74 p. (A small
JR but interesting book about the wonders of formations, life, and the
explorations of inner space)
ISBN: 0-8050-2764-5
453 Bayliss, Peter: GLOSSARY OF OBSOLETE MINERAL NAMES, 244 p.
R (Over 30,000 referenced synonyms, varietal names, discredited names,
antiquainted names and discarded names) REFERENCE
454 White, John S: THE SMITHSONIAN TREASURY—MINERALS AND GEMS,
R 96 p. (Breathtaking photographs of the National Museum of Natural
History, this book is but a sampling of the Smithsonian’s vast mineral
collection—Note: See page 70 of this book) REFERENCE
ISBN: 0-517-05951-7 (c.1&2)
455 Orndorff, Wieder & Filkorn: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN CENTRAL NEVADA,
295 p. (Twenty-one driving and walking tours covers U.S. 50 from
Lake Tahoe to the Great Basin National Park)
ISBN: 0-87842-418-0
456 Stevens, Ben^: LOUISIANA OPAL—The One that Dares to Be Different—The
Story and Facts, 89 p. (A photo index plus locations and descrip-
tions) ISBN: none
457 Gaal, Robert: THE DIAMOND FACTORY—Gemological Institute of America,
342 p. (Defines important terms relating to gem diamonds)
ISBN: 0-87311-008-0
458 O’Donoghue, Michael: A GUIDE TO MAN-MADE GEMSTONES, 223 p.
(Methods of growth; identification)
ISBN: 0-442-27253-7
459 Cronin and Vick: MONTANA’S GALLATIN CANYON—A Gem in the Treasure
State, 243 p. (Early story of life in this canyon near Yellowstone
National Park)
ISBN: 0-87842-277-3
460 Millis, David: ROCK COLLECTING NEAR BANCROFT, ONTARIO, 50 p.
(Information about traveling and collecting in Canada with information
about open and closed sites)
461 Millis, David: ROCK COLLECTING NEAR LORDSBURG, NEW MEXICO,
51 p. (Practical information about collecting in southwest New Mexico)
ISBN: none
462 Millis, David: ROCK COLLECTING IN NEW YORK, 56 p. (Practical infor-
mation about collecting in the state of New York)
ISBN: none
463 Larson, Jorgensen, et al: AMMONITES AND OTHER CEPHALOPODS OF THE
F PIERRE SEAWAY—An Identification Guide, 148 p. (Consolidates
information of over ninety species, yet written for general understanding)
ISBN: 0-945005-25-3
464 Bebout & Loucks (editors): CRETACEOUS CARBONATES OF TEXAS &
TX MEXICO—Applications to Subsurface Exploration, 332 p. Report of
Investigation Number 89—Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas
ISBN: none
465 Bell, Jeanenne: OLD JEWELRY—Answers to Questions About (1840-1950),
390 p. (The times, the metal, and the authenticity--Identification and
value guide with illustrations)
ISBN: 0-89689-053-8
466 Moody, Richard: THE CONCISE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF ROCKS AND
MINERALS, (Describes 40 rocks and minerals with descriptions, photos,
and commercial uses)
ISBN: 0-8317-1680-0
467 Howard, Darcy and Mike: COLLECTING CRYSTALS—THE GUIDE TO
QUARTZ IN ARKANSAS, 159 p. (Where to collect with tips, tools, and
techniques plus cleaning and preparing for display—a general guide)
ISBN: 0-9677300-0-7 (autographed copy)
468 Miles, Charles: INDIAN & ESKIMO ARTIFACTS OF NORTH AMERICA,
144 p. (A pictorial guide with explanatory captions)
ISBN: 0-517-00142X
469 Handy & Harman (Ed.): THE HANDY BOOK OF PRECIOUS METALS—For
Manufacturers and Silversmiths, 65 p. (A “handy” booklet providing
information on precious metal—soldering, refining, etc.)
470 Arem, Joel: ROCKS AND MINERALS, 159 p. (A photographic color guide
with basic information in an easy-to-understand format)
ISBN: 0-945005-06-7
471 Spock, L. E: GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF ROCKS, 256 p. (Although an
older text, more complete aspects of the study of rocks are
presented—a first course in petrology)
Lib. of Congress: 52-11444 c. 1 & 2
472 Southwest Texas State University, ed: WATER, WATER CONSERVATION
TX,JR AND THE EDWARDS AQUIFER, 34 p. (A junior level booklet
explaining Central Texas’ water sources)
473 Symes, R.F: EYEWITNESS BOOKS—ROCKS AND MINERALS, 64 pages
JR (Information presented in a colorful, easy to read format) (c. 1=JR & 2)
474 Rodriguez, June Naylor: TEXAS—OFF THE BEATEN PATH, 211 p.
TX (Covers each area of Texas with history, interesting sights, and scenes)
ISBN: 1-56440-483-8
475 Evans, I. O: THE OBSERVER’S BOOK OF GEOLOGY (BRITISH ISLES),
214 p. (Compact and useful information about the British Isles’
geology—Special collection due to size; please see the librarian)
ISBN: 0-7232-0092-0
476 Bearce, Neil: MINERALS OF ARIZONA, 187 p. (A field guide of 57 sites for
collectors with good directions and descriptions—one of the better
researched guidebooks—obviously by an experienced collector)
ISBN: 0-945005-33-4
477 Dunn, Peter: THE STORY OF FRANKLIN AND STERLING HILL, 128 p.
A (The mining, history, science, and industry of one of the great mineral
deposits—an abbreviated version)
477 Cooper and Dunn: MAGNIFICENT ROCKS—The STORY OF MINING, MEN,
B AND MINERALS AT FRANKLIN AND STERLING HILL, NEW JERSEY,
JR 74 p. (For students of all ages, especially in grades 4—8)
478 Engnath, Bob: THE SCRIMSHAW CONNECTION, 185 p. (History, designs,
and detailed photos of this ivory art, emphasizing the scrimshaw collections at Bellingham, WA)
479 Degens, Egon T: GEOCHEMISTRY OF SEDIMENTS—A BRIEF SURVEY,
342 p. (Although an introductory text, the focus is a basic understanding of geologic problems such as weathering, origin of sedimentary minerals, environment, etc.)
Lib. of Congress: 65-22355
480 Flawn, Peter T: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY—Conservation, Land-use
Planning, and Resource Management, 313 p. (This text deals with the relationship between man and his geological habitat, earth processes and resources)
Lib. of Congress: 75-103915
481 White, J. F: STUDY OF THE EARTH—Readings in Geological Science,
408 p. (From crust to sea, to clouds, to rocks, to fossils, to atmosphere)
Lib. of Congress: 62-8547
482 Rumble, Douglas (ed.): OXIDE MINERALS, (Reviews by the
Mineralogical Society of America)
ISBN: 0-939950-03-0
483 Michigan, University of: OUR ROCK RICHES, Bulletin 1—Geological Survey,
109 p.
484 California, University of: MINERAL RESOURCES OF CALIFORNIA—Bulletin
191—California Division of Mines and Geology, 450 p.
485 Dewey, Henry: SOUTH-WEST ENGLAND—British Regional Geology, 74 p.
A (Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research booklet)
485 Pringle & George: SOUTH WALES—British Regional Geology, p.
B (Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research booklet)
486 Evans, Anthony: AN INTRODUCTION TO ORE GEOLOGY, 231 p. (Structures,
classification, economic and environment of ores)
ISBN: 0-444-19472X
487 Ritchie, David: SUPER-QUAKE—Why Earthquakes Occur & When the Big One
Will Hit, 185 p. (
ISBN: 0-517-57850-6
488 Maxwell, et al: GEOLOGY OF BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Brewster Co., TX,
TX University of Texas Publication Number 6711, June 1, 1967
489 Thomas, L. J: AN INTRODUCTION TO MINING—Exploration, Feasibility,
Extraction, Rock Mechanics, 436 p. (The foundations of mining
with most of the case studies about Australian mines)
ISBN: 0-454-01730-8
490 Flint & Skinner: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (2nd edition), 594 p. plus Appendix,
(Continuation of a long line of Yale University textbooks of physical
geology with review summaries at the end of each chapter, and defining
technical terms within the body of the text)
ISBN: 0-471-26442-3
491 Titley & Hicks: GEOLOGY OF THE PORPHYRY COPPER DEPOSITS—South-
Western North America, Univ. of Arizona, 287 p. (A collection of
papers representing the summary and descriptive geology of the area)
ISBN: 0-8165-0037-1
492 Bailey, Edgar (Editor): GEOLOGY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, 507 p.
(Bulletin 190—USGS—California Division of Mines & Geology, San Francisco, California—1966)
493 Johnson, Ole: MINERALS OF THE WORLD, 439 p. (Princeton Field Guide
M covering the aspects of more than 500 minerals)
ISBN 0-691-09537-X AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
494 Feather, Snyder & Hesser: EARTH SCIENCE—TEXAS EDITION, 744 p.
(A middle school text—McGraw-Hill-Merrill—with review summaries and
science practice for state testing program)
ISBN: 0-02-826911-X
495 Pettijohn, F. J: SEDIMENTARY ROCKS, 718 p. (Fundamental aspects of
the process of sedimentation resulting in sedimentary rocks)
Lib. of Congress: 56-11820
496 Tennissen, Anthony: NATURE OF EARTH MATERIALS, 439 p. (Minerals,
rocks, petroleum, and water—the formation of rocks, minerals and their
properties, origins and characteristics, industrial use)
ISBN: 0-13-610501-7
497 Mudd, Seeley W: INDUSTRIAL MINERALS AND ROCKS, 934 p. (Although
rapid changes have occurred in technologies, this 3rd edition is dated but
explains events prior to the 1960’s; nonmetallics other than fuels are
alphabetically arranged by name)
498 Bates, Robert: GEOLOGY OF THE INDUSTRIAL ROCKS AND MINERALS,
459 p. (The scientific side of industrial nonmetallics, an important area of
economic geology)
SBN: 486-62213-4, Lib. of C: 69-15364
499 Berry & Mason: MINERALOGY, 630 p. (Emphasis on general principles and
R documents the chemical and physical conditions that caused the mineral
to form at a particular place and time)
Lib. of C: 59-7841
500 Wade & Mattox: ELEMENTS OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND MINERALOGY,
332 p. (Crystalline state, classification, chemistry, physical and
chemical properties, descriptive and economic geology, and genetic
and mineral associations are presented)
Lib. of C: 60-5728
501 Phillips, F. C: AN INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, 351 p.
(External symmetry of crystals, symmetry of internal arrangement
introduced, and originally this text was used to fill a gap in the
literature about crystallography)
ISBN: 0-582-44321-0
502 Munroe, Darlene: PRICING OPAL—Down Under Opal, 47 p. (A small but
unique booklet that covers collecting in Australia to the preparation and
marketing of this beautiful gem)
503 Wyckoff, Jerome: READING THE EARTH—Landforms in the Making, 352 p.
( A comprehensive, plainly written, richly illustrated and concise guide to the many landforms and features likely to be seen in the world; 556 photographs and index of over 6,000 page entries)
ISBN: 0-9674075-0-8
504 Duffield, Wendell: CHASING LAVA—A Geologist’s Adventures at the Hawaiian
Volcano Observatory, 180 p. (An account of living and working at
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes)
ISBN: 0-87842-462-8
505 Coles & Budwig: BEADS—An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World,
159 p. (Explores bead traditions from around the world and provides
how-to instruction for thirty projects)
ISBN: 0-648-83462-6
506 Alt, David: GLACIAL LAKE MISSOULA and Its Humongous Floods, 197 p.
(A flood of catastrophic proportions—a huge Ice Age lake that drained
suddenly and repeatedly that reshaped the Northwest U. S.)
ISBN: 0-87842-415-6
507 Davis, Larry: GEM AND MINERAL LOCATIONS IN KANSAS, 23 p. plus
maps, (Weekend and day trips, maps and directions)
508 Neman, R. L: GUIDEBOOK for GEOLOGICAL FIELD TRIPS IN SOUTH-
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, 140 p. (Good information about this section of Oklahoma—geology, maps, etc.)
509 Hoadley, R. Bruce: IDENTIFYING WOOD—Accurate Results with Simple Tools,
223 p. (In-depth systematic approaches to identifying over 180 wood
species—woody plants, softwoods, and hardwoods)
ISBN: 0-942391-04-7
510 Decker, Robert and Barbara: VOLCANOES IN AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS,
256 p. (Describes over thirty volcanoes in USA with concise text,
maps, and good photography)
ISBN: 962-217-677-1
511 Winchester, Simon: THE MAP THAT CHANGED THE WORLD—William Smith
and the Birth of Modern Geology, 329 p. (A tale of the endurance and achievement of William Smith, whose excavations and studies in 1793, made it possible to draw charts of the hidden underside of the earth)
ISBN: 0-06-093180-9
512 Ransome, F. L: MINES OF GOLDFIELD, BULLFROG AND OTHER
SOUTHERN NEVADA DISTRICTS, 147 p. (History, geology, and
other accounts of southern Nevada mining areas)
ISBN: 0-913814-60-1
513 Freeman, Tom: FOSSILS OF ARKANSAS, 53 p. (An introduction to
F paleontology illustrated with common fossils of Arkansas)
514 Butler, Gail A: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA, 190 p.
(This guide describes 75 of California’s rockhounding sites as well as
offering an introductory guide to the hobby) c. 1&2
ISBN:1-56044-347-2
515 Henry, Christopher D: GEOLOGIC SETTING & GEOCHEMISTRY OF
TX THERMAL WATER…TRANS-PECOS TEXAS, Report of Investigation
No.96—Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, 48 p.
(Includes tectonic map of the Rio Grande area, Trans-Pecos, and
adjacent Mexico)
516 Brand, John P: CRETACEOUS OF LLANO ESTACADO OF TEXAS, Report of
Investigation—No. 20, Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas,
59 p. (Stratigraphy, geologic and economic features)
517 Dibble, Harold L: QUARTZ: AN INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ
(Decoding the messages from inside the earth), 100 p. + CD ROM,
M (This book covers many aspects of a common, yet complicated mineral
specie) with Quartz Structure CD ROM
ISBN: 0-971-6025-2-2 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
518 Thompson, Joyner, Woodman, et al: A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO MAINE MINERAL LOCALITIES, 133 p. (Forty-five “promising” collecting sites described with useful information) c. 1 & 2
519 A Douglas, R.J.W. (Science Editor): CANADA: GEOLOGY & ECONOMIC MINERALS, 838 p. (Published by the Dept. of Energy, Mines & Resources)
519 B Douglas, R.J.W. (Science Editor): ATLAS & MAPS OF CANADA—Box of 12
520 Voynick, Stephen, COLORADO GOLD—From Pike’s Peak Rush to the Present, 206 p. (The booms, busts, dashed hopes of the past to the legacy of the future) (c. 1&2)
ISBN: 0-87842-455-5
521 Beckwith, John: GEM MINERALS OF IDAHO, 129 p. (Designed as a guide to some of the collecting areas with maps)
ISBN: 0-87004-228-9
522 Moore, Barry S. Moore: HERKIMER DIAMONDS—A Complete Guide for the Prospector and Collector, 62 p. (Interesting information about these beautiful “gems”)
523 Zabriskie, Dan & Carolyn: ROCKHOUNDING IN EASTERN NEW YORK & NEARBY NEW ENGLAND, p-x (Field trips in the regions)
524 Bowersox, Gary: THE GEM HUNTER—True Adventures of an American in Afghanistan, 505 p. (Drawing on 32 years experience, the author’s accounts and insights of this country) (c. 1 & 2^)
ISBN: 0-9747323-1-1
525 Ream, Lanny: THE GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO MONTANA—Vol. 1, 40 p. (Twenty-one collecting areas in the “Treasure State”)
ISBN: 0-928693-06-6
526 Murck, Barbara: GEOLOGY—A SELF-TEACHING GUIDE, 328 p. (A guide to the fundamentals of geology basics with quick quizzes, puzzles, & self- tests; illustrations & photographs that help clarify the concepts)
ISBN: 0-471-38590-5
527 Dernbach, Ulrich: PETRIFIED FORESTS—The World’s Thirty-one Most Beautiful Petrified Forests, 188 p. (With more than three hundred color illustrations, this book is an informative textbook, a travel guide, and an overwhelming contribution by renowned paleo-botanists around the world)
ISBN: 3-932181-02-6
528 Atwood, Frederick: ROCKS AND MINERALS: A PORTRAIT OF THE NATURAL WORLD, 72 p. (A volume that takes readers on a guided rock hunt, from foreign countries to one’s own back yard—86 color illustrations)
ISBN: 0-7651-9219-5
529 Wahlstrom, Ernest: IGNEOUS ROCKS & MINERALS, 367 p. (Petrology
presented in a book which emphasizes optical crystallography, arrangement of data, and classification of igneous rocks by microscopic methods, e.g., thin sections, etc.)
530 Pellant, Chris: ROCKS & MINERALS—The Most Accessible Guide, 256 p.
M (Concise information about 500 rocks and minerals; 600 photographs;
an upgraded edition of # 258) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 1-56458-061-X
531 Streeter, Michael, A ROCKHOUNDING GUIDE TO NORTH CAROLINA’S BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, 132 p. (The title says it all—quite complete for its size and a handy text for 17 North Carolina counties)
ISBN: 1-889596-15-9
532 Jones, Bob: FIFTY YEARS—TUCSON SHOW—Mineralogical Record Special
Edition—2004, 183 p. (A history of what has developed to be the largest gem and mineral show in the USA)
533 Vogel, Shawna: THE NAKED EARTH—The New Geophysics, 217 p. (The awesome interior of our planet described, including accounts of pioneering geophysicists and their concepts)
ISBN: 0-525-93771-4
534 Pfeifer, Joseph Willard: THE COLLECTOR’S CATALOG—A Component of “A
A & B System of Mineral Collecting”, unnumbered, (A collection of forms and
R booklets for organizing a record of one’s collecting activities whether arranged by a systematic (Dana’s) or a reference (species). It is flexible enough to be adapted for almost any method of listing one’s specimens.
Two loose-leaf forms, a smaller notebook and an 8 ½ by 11 size.
REFERENCE
535 Good, Margaret: A BAKER’S DOZEN OF BIRTHSTONE POEMS, 19 p.
(AGMS member shares her fondness for gemstones and poetry)
536 Bingham, Caroline: ROCKS AND MINERALS—Open Your Eyes to a World of
J, M Discovery, 48 p. (For the junior member, an “Eye Wonder” book that is packed with facts, accessible text and interesting photography)
ISBN: 0-7894-9760-3 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
537 Staedter, Tracy: Reader’s Digest Pathfinders—ROCKS AND MINERALS, 64 p.
J, M (The inside story, facts and figures, fun projects, presented in a discovery path for juniors) AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
ISBN: 0-7944-0327-7
538 Cunningham, Scott: CRYSTAL, GEM & METAL MAGIC, 221 p. (The beauty and powers of stones combined with the mysteries of their forces as explained by the author)
ISBN: 0-87542-126-1
539 Wood, Elizabeth: CRYSTALS AND LIGHT—An Introduction to Optical Crystallography, 156 p. (A study of the behavior of light in crystals
with chapters on the various related subjects)
ISBN:0-486-23431-2
540 Klein, Cornelius: MINERALS & ROCKS—Exercises in Crystallography, Mineralogy & Hand-Specimen Petrology, (A “hands on” series of
exercises; answers are not provided for this workbook)
541 Thompson & Tuck: ESSENTIALS OF MODERN GEOLOGY, 407 p. (A
A comprehensive survey of geology emphasizing relationship between
geologic processes and the environment)
ISBN: 0-03-075444-5
541 Thompson & Turk: EARTH SCIENCE & THE ENVIRONMENT, 622 p.
B (Generally an earth science text of many separate scientific disciplines—
geology, geography, meteorology, oceanography)
ISBN: 0-03-005219X)
541 Thompson, Turk & Levin: EARTH—PAST AND PRESENT, 644 p. (A study
C of earth’s changes, both interior and surface, combining both aspects of
geology and historical geology)
ISBN: 0-03-0982758
541 Pipkin & Trent: GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 522 p.
D (Environmental relationship between human activity and geology along
with naturally occurring phenomena affecting its change)
ISBN: 0-314-09239-0
542 Waldorf, D. C: THE ART OF FLINT KNAPPING, 76 p. (From introduction to the multi-layered, step-by-step process of flint knapping)
543 Whittaker, John C: FLINTKNAPPING—Making & Understanding Stone Tools,
341 p. (From an ancient craft to a detailed handbook written from an
archaeological perspective)
ISBN: 0-292-79083-X
544 Victors, Arthur & Lila Mae: SO YOU WANT TO START A ROCK SHOP, 58 p. (An older booklet that presents some good suggestions)
545 Hansen, Wallace: THE BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON—Today & Yesterday, 76 p. (Geological Survey # 1191—U.S. Dept. of the Interior)
546 Geyer, Alan: OUTSTANDING SCENIC GEOLOGICAL FEATURES OF PENNSYLVANIA, 508 p. (As scenery and geology are inseparable, this book explains the main regions of this state)
547 West Texas State University: PALO DURO CANYON, 21 p. (A geology
TX guidebook about this state park)
548 Baker, Victor: FLOOD HAZARDS ALONG THE BALCONES ESCARPMENT IN TX CENTRAL TEXAS, 22 p. (Alternative approaches to their recognition, mapping and management—Geological Circular 75-5, BEG—Univ. of Texas
549 McAnulty, William: MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE WEST CHINATI STOCK—
TX Chinati Mtns., Presidio, TX, 13 p. (Geological Circular—72-1, BEG, Univ. of Texas
550 Student Geology Society—Univ. of Texas: GUIDEBOOK TO THE GEOLOGY OF TX TRAVIS COUNTY, 81 p. (Published in 1977, but still a useful guide to the Austin area—many localities are no longer accessible due to the area’s growth) c. 1 & 2
551 Lonsdale, John T., Director: TEXAS MINERAL RESOURCES, 390 p.
R, TX (Univ. of TX Publication 4301-contains separate papers by various
authors describing specific subjects of interest—Copy 2 REFERENCE)
552 Flawn & Anderson: PROSPECTING FOR URANIUM IN TEXAS, 22 p.
TX (Mineral Resource Circular No. 37—Bureau of Economic Geology,
Univ. of Texas)
553 Udden & Sellards: CONTRIBUTIONS TO GEOLOGY--1930, 207 p.
R, TX (Univ. of Texas Bulletin No. 3001—REFERENCE)
554 Bell & Ellinwood: UPPER FRANCONIAN & LOWER…CAMBRIAN TRILOBITES TX, F & BRACHIOPODS, WILBERNS FORMATION, CENTRAL TEXAS,
37 p. (Univ. of Texas Report of Investigation—No. 47)
555 Plummer, F. B: THE CARBONIFEROUS ROCKS OF THE LLANO REGION OF
TX CENTRAL TEXAS, 170 p. (Univ. of Texas Publication—No. 4329, 1943)
556 Stephenson, Lloyd: THE LARGER INVERTEBRATE FOSSILS OF THE
R, TX NAVARRO GROUP IN TEXAS, 641 p. (Univ. of TX Publication
F No. 4101, Issued October, 1941—REFERENCE)
557 Maxwell, Ross A: GEOLOGIC AND HISTORIC GUIDE TO THE STATE PARKS
TX OF TEXAS, 197 p. (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of TX, Guidebook 10)
558 Univ. Student Geological Society (Univ. of TX): A GEOLOGIC EXCURSION OF TX CENTRAL TEXAS—The Llano Uplift through the Austin Cretaceous, 112 p. (1978 Spring field trip guide)
559 Barnes, Bell, et al: FIELD EXCURSION—Geology of the Llano Region and TX Austin Area, 131 p. (Univ. of TX Bureau of Economic Geology Guidebook No. 5—April 1963)
560 Branson, Carl: OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, 149 p. (Fifty years’ Progress Semi-centennial Report—of the Director to the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, 1908 to 1958)
561 Cloud, Thomas: THE RECLAMATION OF GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM METALS, 77 p, (from jewelry and electronic scrap)
562 Dwyer, John : SUMMER GOLD—A Camper’s Guide to Amateur Prospecting,
72 p, (History, mining, and general information)
ISB: 0-87839-006-5
563 Olsen & Chapin: 1978 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE RIO GRANDE RIFT, 105 p. (October, 1978, Santa Fe, NM, Program and Abstracts)
564 Perkins, Bob (Ed): GEOSCIENCE AND MAN—Aspects of Trinity Division Geology, Vol. VIII, 228 p. (School of Geoscience—Louisiana State Univ.—A symposium on the stratigraphy, sedimentary environments, and fauna of the Comanche Cretaceous Trinity Division of Texas and northern Mexico)
565 Heinrich & Robinson: MINERALOGY OF MICHIGAN, 252 p. (Geologic as well as geographic mineralogy in an assemblage of Michigan’s mineral legacy—Updated and revised edition)
ISBN: 0-9748816-0-0
566 Case, Barbara: A WORLD OF BEADS—How to Make your Own Unique
M Jewellery, 128 p. (A designer, the author introduces beads from many sources, with original ideas for jewelry)
ISBN: 0-88850-529-9 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
567 Barnes, Virgil: SOAPSTONE & SERPENTINE & FELDSPAR in the CENTRAL TX MINERAL REGION OF TEXAS, 54 p. (Excerpts from the BEG at
Univ. of Texas publication # 4301—May, 1945)
568 Jenkins & Thrasher: HOW TO MAKE WIRE JEWELRY—Simple but Elegant,
31 p. (From getting started to technique “recipes”—pendants, rings, pins; an introduction to making solderless wirecraft)
569 Brusatte, Stephen: STATELY FOSSILS: A Comprehensive Look at the State
F Fossils and Other Official Fossils, 234 p. (The natural and cultural history behind the official fossils of the American states)
ISBN: 0-9724416-2-X
570 O’Leary, Barrie: A FIELD GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN OPALS, 159 p. (The text clarifies the many mineralogical, gemmological and commercial complexities plus a history of the formation of opals and the history of
the Australian opal industry)
ISBN: 0-7270-0387-9
571 Korbel & Novak: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MINERALS, 296 p. (Descriptions of over 600 minerals from around the world, arranged into chapters according to the mineral system)
ISBN: 1-9310-40-11-7
572 Wolter, Scott: ONE MAN’S JOURNEY—The Lake Superior Agate, 173 p. (This book covers 20 years of Lake Superior agate experiences— photographs, tales, collectors, collecting, beauty, etc.)
ISBN: 1-58175-207-5
573 Mathez, Edmond, Ed: EARTH—Inside and Out, 237 p. (Published by the American Museum of Natural History, this book explores how our planet works)
ISBN: 1-65684-595-1
574 Cvancara, Alan: A FIELD MANUAL FOR THE AMATEUR GEOLOGIST, 335 p. (Little or no geology background is needed to enjoy the activities, tools and explanations presented in this guide)
ISBN: 0-471-04430-X
575 Relf, Pat: A DINOSAUR NAMED SUE—The Story of the Colossal Fossil, JR 64 p. (This book follows the science team of the Field Museum in the
F unearthing of the most complete T. rex skeleton found—1990)
ISBN: 0-439-009985-4
576 Blobaum, Cindy: GEOLOGY ROCKS—Fifty Hands-On Activities to Explore the
JR Earth, 95 p. (Investigate, explore, model-making, quakes & shakes— all of these dig into our ever-changing earth by discovering how geology rocks your world every day—ages 7 to 14, their families & friends, too)
ISBN: 1-885593-29-5
577 Fejer & Fitzsimons: AN INSTANT GUIDE TO ROCKS & MINERALS, 125 p.
JR (A small book describing the most familiar rocks and minerals of North America; sections are color-coded which is explained in the introduction)
ISBN: 0-517-63550-X
578 Berry, James: EXPLORING CRYSTALS, 104 p. (Discovering and growing
JR crystals written in an easy-to-read text—intermediate level)
Lib. of Congress: 69-10534
579 Hranicky, Wm. Jack: USING USGS’ TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS printed by the Archaeological Society of Virginia, Pub. Number 20, 69 p. (When accurate site location is essential, this manual presents a focus of using topographical maps. The study of mapmaking and understanding “topo”
maps should be quite useful to the avocational geologist as well as other
interests in “how to” interpret maps.
580 Lutz, Tim: THE GEM HUNTER’S HANDBOOK—Discover the Earth’s Mineral
JR Treasures, 64 p. (What are Gems?—Buried Treasures—Hunt Your
Own Gems)
ISBN: 0-89471-828-2
581 Merriam, Raymond: ARIZONA MINERALS—How to Find Them, 73 p. (An overall guide to localities and information by a long-time rockhound from Arizona)
ISBN: 0-91808040-1
582 Dake, Fleener & Wilson: QUARTZ FAMILY MINERALS, 304 p. (Even though somewhat dated, the subject of quartz, a mineral so diversified and abundant, is presented from crystallization through the many forms of this common but important mineral)
583 Puri & Vernon: SUMMARY OF THE GEOLOGY OF FLORIDA –A Guidebook to the Classic Exposures, 312 p. (Florida Geological Survey--Special Publication No. 5)
584 Park, R. G: FOUNDATIONS OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY, 148 p. (Basic concepts, morphology, deformation & geotectonics tailored to
early studies in geology)
ISBN: 0-216-92492-8
585 Yardley, Bruce: AN INTRODUCTION TO METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY, 248 p. (A systematic account of mineralogical changes in the metamorphic processes of rocks)
ISBN: 0-582-30096-7
586 Chronic, Halka: PAGES OF STONE—Geology of Western National Parks and Monuments, 158 p. (Book 4—Grand Canyon and the Plateau Country described as an interesting, non-technical guide of a fascinating geologic region)
ISBN: 0---89886-155-1
587 Rhodes, Zim & Shaffer: FOSSILS—A Guide to Prehistoric Life, 160 p. (One
JR, F of the Golden Guide series—history of development of life on earth with descriptions of typical plants and animals now found as fossils)
ISBN: 0-307-24411-3
588 Bateman, Alan: ECONOMIC MINERAL DEPOSITS, 916 p. (Although the text is somewhat dated, it presents the history of the mineral industry’s development, both metallic and non-metallic resources)
589 Pellant, Chris: ROCKS AND FOSSILS, 48 p. (A Kingfisher Young JR Knowledge series that presents colorful and interesting information
about rocks and fossils)
ISBN: 0-7534-5619-2
590 Brown, Bruce & Morgan: THE MIRACLE PLANET, 257 p. (Based on the
acclaimed television series)
ISBN: 0-8317-599-2
591 Pearce, O. L: SUPER SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS—Wondrous Plant & Earth
JR Experiments, 58 p. (A safe and fun way to learn about plants and the (xx) earth by trying the experiments and coming to your own conclusion)
ISBN: 0-812-59389-8
592 Graham, Jeff: A series of looseleaf notebooks featuring faceting designs:
A GRAM FACETING—“Learn to Facet the Right Way” 56 p. (Basics to get started in faceting with equipment, information on techniques & definitions with five designs diagramed step-by-step)
B GRAM 1—FACETING DESIGNS, 61 p. (Plus an A-M page section
on various gems)
(Note—C & D in one notebook)
C GRAM FACETING—MIXED CUTS (Additional Design # 1—42 designs with quartz, garnet and tourmaline)
D GRAM FACETING—STONE TYPES (Additional Design # 2—42 designs
for thirteen gem types)
(Note—E & F in one notebook)
E GRAM FACETING—STONE TYPES (Additional Design # 3—42 designs)
F GRAM FACETING-MONEY CUTS (Additional Designs # 4—42 designs)
(Note—G & H in one notebook)
G GRAM FACETING—BARIONS (Additional Design # 5—42 designs)
H GRAM FACETING—CHECKER BOARDS-MONEY CUTS (Additional Designs # 6—42 designs)
593 Garner, L. E. & Young, K. P: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY OF THE AUSTIN
TX AREA: An Aid to Urban Planning, 39 p. & 4 maps, (Bureau of Economic Geology, Univ. of Texas, Report of Investigation, No. 86)
594 Norton, O. Richard: THE CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF METEORITES,
R 354 p. (A thorough guide to extra-terrestrial rocks and an excellent reference source with detailed descriptions, impact sites, recent falls, etc.)
ISBN: 0-521-62143-7
595 Wilson, Wendell: AUTHOR-TITLE INDEX—THE MINERALOGICAL RECORD,
R A VOL. 1—35 (1970—2004), 96 p.
R B. THE MINERALOGICAL RECORD INDEX VOL. 1—14 (1970-1983)
(Articles by Departments, Authors, Localities and Mineral Data) 248 p.
ISBN: 0-9614396-1-0
596 A (pub.) Lapis International: BERYL AND ITS COLOR VARIETIES, 112 p.
(Aquamarine, Heliodor, Morganite, Goshenite, Emerald, and Red Beryl
M are the minerals presented in this album—exceptional photography;
No. 1 in the Extra Lapis Series)
ISBN: 0-9715371-6-X AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
596 B (pub.) Lapis International: EMERALDS—THE LEGENDARY GREEN BERYL,
100 p. (Emeralds from A to Z with exceptional photography; No. 2 in the series)
ISBN: 0-9715371-1-9
596 C (pub.) Lapis International: TOURMALINE—A GEMSTONE SPECTRUM,
106 p. (The colors and places of tourmaline; No. 3 in the series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN: 0-9715371-2-7
596 D (pub.) Lapis International: CALCITE—THE MINERAL WITH THE MOST
FORMS, 114 p. (From Fluorescence to gemstones, plus; No. 4 in the
series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN: 0-9715371-3-5
596 E (pub.) Lapis International: GOLD—THE NOBLE MINERAL, 112 p. (No. 5 in
M the series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN: 0-9715371-5-1 AGMS MEMORIAL BOOK
596 F (pub.) Lapis International: PAKISTAN—MINERALS, MOUNTAINS & MAJESTY,
p.96, (No. 6 in the series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN: 0-9715371-4-3
596 G (pub.) Lapis International: MADAGASCAR—A MINERAL AND GEMSTONE
PARADISE, 97 p. (No. 1 in the series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN: 0-9715371-0-0
596 H (pub.) Lapis International: THE ITALIAN ISLAND OF ELBA—A
MINERALOGICAL JEWEL IN THE TUSCAN ARCHIPELAGO, 96 p.
(No. 8 in the series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN: 0-9715371-7-8
596 I (pub.) Litihographie, LLC: FLUORITE—THE COLLECTOR’S CHOICE, 126 p.
(No. 9 in the series)
ISBN: 978-0-9715371-9-4
596 J (pub.) Lapis International: OPAL—THE PHENOMENAL GEMSTONE, 112 p.
(No. 10 in the series of Extra Lapis English)
ISBN 13: 987-0-97909998-0-9
596 K (pub.) (open for GARNET—No. )
596 L (pub.) (open for ?)
596 M (pub.) Lithographie, LLC—SMITHSONITE—THINK ZINC, 100 p., (No. 13
M in the series)
ISBN: 978-0-9790998-6-1
597 Zenz, Johann: AGATES, 656 p. (Two-thousand agate photographs, maps,
R landscapes throughout the globe showing some of nature’s most precious treasures. REFERENCE
ISBN: 3-925094-84-9
598 James, H. L: RUGS & POSTS—The Story of Navajo Weaving and Indian Trading, 120 p. (A history of rug designs, trading posts, etc. near the
“Four Corners”)
ISBN: 0-88740-134-1
599 Keay, Anna: THE CROWN JEWELS, 72 p. (Historic Royal Palaces’ publica-
tion with detailed descriptions and photography of the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London)
ISBN: 1-873993-20X
600 Hausel, W. Dan: DIAMONDS AND MANTLE SOURCE ROCKS IN THE WYOMING CRATON with a Discussion of Other U.S. Occurrences,
93 p. (Report of Investigations No. 53—1998—Wyoming State Geological Survey)
ISBN:1-884589-13-8
601 Woodruff and Collins: AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND BEYOND—GEOLOGY AND
TX ENVIRONMENT, 120 p. (A field excursion from faults to springs in the Austin area, Guidebook 21—Austin Geological Society, Apr. 21, 2001)
602 Young, Caran, and Ewing: CRETACEOUS VOLCANISM IN THE AUSTIN
TX AREA, TEXAS, 66 p. (Guidebook 4--Austin Geological Society field trips—1981, 1982)
603 Caran, Helper, and Kyle: GEOLOGY AND HISTORICAL MINING—LLANO
TX UPLIFT REGION, CENTRAL TEXAS, 111 p. (Guidebook 20—Austin Geological Society—19 February 2000)
604 McCreight, Tim: JEWELRY MAKING—Techniques for Metal, 160 p. (Illustrated fundamentals and methods, tools and techniques for metals and crafts)
ISBN: 0-486-44043-5
605 Tiplin, A. H: GEOLOGY OF OUR ROMANTIC NIAGARA, 216 p. (A written record of the geology of the Niagara River)
ISBN: 40413000
606 Krajick, Kevin: BARREN LANDS—An Epic Search for DIAMONDS in the North
American Arctic, 442 p. (Adventures of a science journalist from geological discoveries to diamond markets)
ISBN: 0-8050-7185-7
607 Daeschler, Ted: START COLLECTING FOSSILS, 95 p. (Fossil collecting
JR, F explained with illustrations and a glossary)
ISBN: 0-89471-671-9
608 Stalker, Geoffrey, et al editors: THE VISUAL DICTIONARY OF THE EARTH,
JR 64 p. (Explore the earth from the inside out with this dictionary that can be used by the entire family)
ISBN: 1-871-854-555
609 Merriam, Daniel: THE GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF KANSAS, 317 p. (State Geologic Survey of Kansas, Bulletin 162, Lawrence, Kansas—1963)
610 Kirkley, Gene: A GUIDE TO TEXAS RIVERS AND STREAMS, 107 p. (Floating,
TX fishing and fun on Texas waterways—1983—with inset maps)
ISBN: 0-88415-781-4
611 Kent and Porter: COLORADO GEOLOGY, 253 p. and map, (Rocky Mountain Assoc. of Geologists, 1980—NOTE: Binding/cover & text is reversed)
612 Morganelli, Adrianna: MINERALS, 32 p. (One of the Rocks, Minerals and JR Resources series)
ISBN: 0-7787-1447-0
613 Arato, Rona: FOSSILS—CLUES TO ANCIENT LIFE, 32 p. (One of the Rocks, JR. F Minerals and Resources series)
ISBN: 0-7787-145109
614 Van Rose, Susanna: VOLCANO AND EARTHQUAKE, 64 p. (Discover the JR power of volcanoes and earthquakes from hot spots and black smokers
to devastating tremors and tsunamis)
ISBN: 0-7894-5780-6
615 Daniels and Dayvault: ANCIENT FORESTS—A CLOSER LOOK AT FOSSIL
R, F WOOD, 450 p. (A beautiful and informative book with 1600 color images
for a look into the micro world of fossil wood mineralization and cell structures)
ISBN: 0-9662938-1-9
616 Wilson, Bartsch and Scovill: MASTERPIECES OF THE MINERAL WORLD:
R, M Treasures from the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences, p. 264 (The spectacular specimens from the HMNS are shown in resplendent photographs with stories regarding the pursuit and discovery of these treasures) Copy 1 = Reference & Memorial book; copy 2 = checkout.
ISBN:0-8109-6751-0
617 Cross & Zeitner: GEODES—NATURE’S TREASURES, 292 p. (two renowned
R experts share their passion for geodes and their extensive knowledge of world-class geode deposits)^ (copy 1 & 2—shelf copy)
ISBN: 10: 1-889786-34-9
618 Cherepon, Brandt & Galloway: GEOLOGY OF THE KARNES URANIUM
TX DISTRICT, TEXAS, Austin Geological Society Field Guidebook 27,
Feb-17-2007, 85 p. ^ Also, accompanied by CD # 19 located in the CD
section of the AGMS Library.
619 MacKenzie & Guillford: ATLAS OF ROCK-FORMING MINERALS IN THIN
SECTION, 98 p. (A supplement to the classroom manual with a series of thin-sections of photomicrographic features)
ISBN: 0-470-26921-9
620 Klein, Glenn: FACETING HISTORY—Cutting Diamonds and colored Stones,
242 p, (The story of the equipment and work methods that were used through the centuries for cutting and polishing)
ISBN: 1-59926-083-2
621 Hintze, L.F: GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF UTAH, 181 p, (Brigham Young University Geology Study, Volume 20, Part 3, July 1973—The title explains the content)
622 Caran, Housh, Cherepon: VOLCANIC FEATURES OF THE AUSTIN AREA, TX,
TX Field Trip Guidebook 26, Rev. Edition--Spring 2007, 124 p. (Austin Geological Society’s field trip including the volcanic features in the cretaceous igneous rocks and their locations in the Austin area; emphasis on Pilot Knob) Also, accompanied by CD # 20 (located with CD collection)
623 Martin & Parker: ROCKS AND MINERALS—A Golden Exploring Earth Book,
JR 48 p, (Rocks—the diary that the earth has kept to record its long history)
624 Moores, E.M., ed: VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES, 64 p. (A dynamic
JR reference book for juniors with detailed and colorful descriptions)
ISBN: 10: 0-7607-5073-4
625 Parker, Steve: ONE-HUNDRED THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
JR DINOSAURS, 48 p. (Illustrations and fun facts throughout the book)
ISBN: 10: 0-7607-5397-0
626 Farndon, John: ONE-THOUSAND FACTS ON PLANET EARTH, 224 p. (An
JR amazing guide to our physical world—pictures and illustrations deliver
the punchlines)
ISBN: 0-7607-4571-4
627 Fisch, Arline: TEXTILE TECHNIQUES IN METAL for Jewelers, Textile Artists and Sculptors, 160 p. (Application of the techniques used in fiber arts
--weaving, knitting, braiding,etc.—to gold, silver, copper and brass)
ISBN: 0-937274-93-3
628 McCreight, Tim: JEWELRY FUNDAMENTALS OF METALSMITHING, 143 p.
(Offers the beginning and intermediate metalsmith clear and insightful instruction)
ISBN: 1-880140-29-2
629 Franke, Lois: HANDWROUGHT JEWELRY, 222 p. (Metalcraft techniques and designing, with an emphasis on forging, as a direct method of working with metals)
630 Walter, Martin: GEMSTONE CARVING, 157 p. (Step-by-step instructions for fourteen gemstone carving projects)
ISBN: 0-8019-6192-0
631 Crow, Melinda: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO NEW MEXICO, 156 p.
(A description of 75 of New Mexico’s best rockhounding sites)
ISBN: 1-56044-340-5
632 Blair, Gerry: THE ROCKHOUND’S GUIDE TO ARIZONA, 165 p, (An expert rockhound’s descriptions more than seventy sites in Arizona)
ISBN: 1-56044-161-5
633 Koning, Martin: PROSPECTING FOR GEM STONES IN ARIZONA & THE SOUTHWEST, 128 p, (Information about various gem stones and where found in the regional areas)
634 Barnes, F. A: CANYON COUNTRY GEOLOGY, 160 p, (The 11th book in a series of guides for travel & recreation in the scenic Colorado Plateau region of the Four-Corners States)
ISBN: 0-915272-17-2
635 Smith, Wm. Hovey: GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY OF BARTOW COUNTY, GA.,
45 p, (History and introduction to the geology of this area in Georgia)
ISBN: 0-916565-07-6
636 Pearl, Richard: CLEANING AND PRESERVING MINERALS, 86 p, (Although somewhat out-dated, this is one publication by a well-known expert and authority on rocks and minerals) c. 1 & 2
637 Stevens, James V: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF AUTOMATIC JEWELRY FINISHING, 89 p, (Helpful hints of the variable methods used in polishing)
ISBN: 0-9602386-0-3
638 Copper Country Rock & Mineral Club: RED GOLD & TARNISHED SILVER— Mines & Minerals of the Lake Superior Copper District, 42 p, (A booklet
explaining the uniqueness of this location)
639 Pompa & Trail: TREASURES IN GOLD AND SILVER, 29 p, (A booklet for making articles of jewelry from gold and silver wire)
640 Whiteman, Robert: THE ART OF CLEANING COPPER, 20 p, (A booklet explaining the methods, formulas and procedures the author uses for cleaning copper
641 Kingsley, Susan: HYDRAULIC DIE-FORMING for JEWELERS AND METAL- SMITHS, 95 P, (Techniques, applications and accessories explained for this form of metalsmithing)
ISBN: 0-9635832-0-4
642 Lewis, Marcia: CHASING—Ancient Metalworking Technique with Modern Applications, 72 p, (A straight-forward text with photographs and self- explanatory illustrations)
ISBN: 0-9644262-0-X
643 McCreight, Tim: PRACTICAL JEWELRY RENDERING, unnumbered, (Rendering, instruction, design guides, and templates)
ISBN: 0-9615984-4-1
644 Orndorff & Futey: LANDFORMS OF SOUTHERN UTAH, 91 p, (A photographic exploration and essays of the geologic history of twenty-five landscape sites in southern Utah)
ISBN-13: 987-0-87842-539-6
645 Orndorff, Wieder & Futey: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN SOUTHERN UTAH,
286 p. (Marvel at the domes, reefs, trackways, rock glaciers, arches and bridges—33 sites explained)
ISBN: 087842517-9
646 Abbott & Cook: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN NORTHERN ARIZONA, 321 p,
(Descriptions of a geologic paradise of events that shaped a region — twenty unique sites)
ISBN-10: 0-87842-528-4
647 Peck, Donald B: MINERAL IDENTIFICATION: A Practical Guide for the Amateur
Mineralogist, 262 p. (A handbook for the collector who is intent on learning techniques for determining the identity of a mineral—quite thorough)
648 Lazzarelli, H. N: BLUE CHART—Gem Identification: Natural, Treated, Synthetic, Imitation, 14 p., (A handbook for the identification and index of colored stones and gems with additional information in a chart form)
649 Wicks, Sylvia: JEWELRY MAKING MANUAL, 174 p. (Provides a foundation in
traditional jewelry techniques, but also covers recent methods; illustrations and photos)
ISBN: 0-9615984-2-5
650 Morne & Tourtillot: CONTEMPORARY BEAD & WIRE JEWELRY, 127 p.,
(An inventive approach to bead and wire jewelry with a range of styles
as reflected in 43 projects described in the book, including an introductory
chapter—Hint: The page numbers easily are overlooked)
ISBN: 13-978-1-57990-7008
651 Phillips, W. R: MINERAL OPTICS—PRINCIPLES & TECHNIQUES, 249 p.,
(Designed as an introduction to thin section, i.e., petrography, that is an essential prerequisite for the study of crystallography)
ISBN: 0-7167-0251-7
652 Kornprobst & Laverne: LIVING MOUNTAINS—How and Why Volcanoes Erupt,
JR, M 99 p., (Although written for a general audience, the authors give readers a
deeper understanding of some of the most powerful forces humans have
ever witnessed)
ISBN: 0-87842-513-6
653 Horner, Jack: DINOSAURS UNDER THE BIG SKY, 195 p., (More than a
JR guidebook to Montana’s dinosaurs, with an overview of the state’s
geologic history, etc.)
ISBN: 0-87842-445-8
654 Hough, Susan: FINDING FAULT IN CALIIFORNIA—An Earthquake Tourist’s
Guide, 263 p. (With the many wonders of California, this book relates the
wondrous realms below along with regional information, maps and stories
that will shake the reader up)
ISBN: 13: 978-0-87842-495-5
655 Staebler & Wilson, ed: AMERICAN MINERAL TREASURES, 354 p., (Natural
R mineral specimens are indeed rare treasures of nature with a presentation of not only the historical perspective, but also the beauty
from selected localities in America—the culmination of three-years’ work
to compile, edit and photograph the treasures presented)
ISBN: 978—0-9790998-2-3 (c.1, c.2 = R)
656 Monaco, James & Jeannette: FEE MINING & ROCKHOUNDING ADVENTURES in the WEST, 240 p. (Organized by states, this guide includes collecting sites, museums, points of interest, etc. Unfortunately
to be an “updated” edition, many of the sites included are no longer open.
ISBN: 978-1-889786-38-4
657 Romaine, Garret: GEM TRAILS OF WASHINGTON, 200 p. (This guide covers all four corners of the state, 75 locales listed)
ISBN: 978-1-889786-40-7
658 Mundt, Phil: A SCIENTIFIC SEARCH FOR RELIGIOUS TRUTH, 496 p. (A geologist, the author compiles, summarizes mainstream knowledge of
the earth sciences, a brief history of mankind, and the history of religions)
ISBN: 978-1-933538-61-7
659 Wauer, Roland H: NATURALIST’S BIG BEND, 149 p. (An introduction to the natural resources of the Big Bend National Park and vicinity)
ISBN: 0-89096-070-4
660 McGrath, Jinks: THE JEWELER’S DIRECTORY OF DECORATIVE FINISHES,
128 p., (A guide for working with base and precious metals from
enameling and engraving to inlay and granulation including guides to tools, techniques and materials used)
ISBN: 0-89689-193-3
661 O’Keefe, Stephen: JEWELRY MAKING—TIPS AND TRICKS OF THE TRADE,
128 p., (With photographed step-by-step techniques and an introduction
to basic skills for thirty projects)
ISBN: 0-87349-650-7
662 Schneider, Stuart: COLLECTING FLUORESCENT MINERALS, 191 p., (Over
800 photographs illustrate how fluorescent minerals look under both UV light and in daylight)
ISBN: 0-780764-320910
663 Finsley, Charles: DISCOVER TEXAS DINOSAURS, 150 p., (Featuring the
TX, JR fossilized bones of dinosaurs found in Texas and exhibits in major museums in Texas)
ISBN: 0-87719-320-7
664 Smith, Edward: HOW YOU CAN CUT AND POLISH GEMS INTO VALUABLE
M JEWELS, 99 p., (Information covers 80 major gemstones with guides
and a source of the basic steps in the lapidary processes)
ISBN: 0-9765603-0-5
665 Bonewitz, Ronald: ROCK AND GEM (Smithsonian project), 360 p. (A study of
R the earth’s rocks, mineral, gems and fossils featuring the outstanding natural phenomena and fascinating ways they have been prized and used) (c. 1 & R 2)
ISBN: c. 1=978-0-7566-4192-4 c. 2=0-7566-0962-3
666 Pellant, Chris: THE BEST BOOK OF FOSSILS, ROCKS AND MINERALS, 32 p.
JR (This book investigates the rocky treasures beneath your feet from their formation and uses to their amazing beauty; step-by-step formations—dig up the facts)
ISBN: 0-7534-5274-X
667 Seaman, David: THE STORY OF ROCKS AND MINERALS—A GUIDEBOOK
JR FOR YOUNG COLLECTORS, 100 p. (From dinosaurs to the Atomic Age with clues for identifying minerals to the interesting oddities of some minerals)
668 Miles Kelly—Publishers: GEOGRAPHY CONNEXIONS, (Although a geography
JR book, the presentation is of a unique four-panel design with combinations of interesting facts about the world’s people and places)
ISBN: 1-84236-023-X
669 Worthington, Glenn: GENUINE DIAMONDS FOUND IN ARKANSAS, 178 p,
M (The author shares the story of diamonds found in Arkansas from the
geology and history of the Crater of the Diamonds State Park to the present day opportunity to find real diamonds at this locality) DVD # 104 available
670 B McPhee, John: IN SUSPECT TERRAIN, 210p., (The second book in a series on geology and geologists presenting a cross-section of North America along the fortieth parallel in the Appalachian area)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-51794-6
670 C McPhee, John: RISING FROM THE PLAINS, 198 p, (The third book in a series as described above, but centers on the Rocky Mountain area)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-52065-6
671 Hart, Matthew: DIAMOND—THE HISTORY OF A COLD-BLOODED LOVE AFFAIR, 287 p. (A story woven in the history of the world’s most- acclaimed diamonds—their cutting, fashioning, smuggling, stealing,
and legends of their superstition)
ISBN: 1-84115-279-X
672 Gleason, Sterling: ULTRAVIOLET GUIDE TO MINERALS, 244 p. (Know minerals by their fluorescense; charts for identification with a scientific account of fluorescent rocks inner secrets)
Lib. of Congress: 60-16925
673 Zeller & Apler: GEOLOGY OF THE WALNUT WELLS QUADRANGLE,
Hidalgo Co., NM, 105 p. (Bulletin 84—State Bureau of Mines and Mineral
Resources, New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Technologies)
674 Flege, Fred: GEOLOGY OF LORDSBURG QUADRANGLE, Hidalgo Co., NM,
36 p. (Bulletin 62—State Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technologies)
675 Muehlberger, William & Sally: ESPANOLA—CHAMA—TAOS: A CLIMB THROUGH TIME, 99 p. (Scenic Trips to the Geologic Past # 14)
676 Keith, Stanton: INDEX OF MINING PROPERTIES IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, ARIZONA), 94 p. (Bulletin 191—Arizona Bureau of Mines)
677 Carey, Jennifer: WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT GRANITE, 104 p. (Some mysteries of a wildly diverse and widely familiar and fascinating rock—the first book in the What’s So Cool About Geology Series)
ISBN: 978-0-87842-563-1
678 Balfour, Ian: FAMOUS DIAMONDS, 224 p. (A qualified jewelry expert’s romantic, but realistic presentation of famous diamonds from around the world)
ISBN: 0-00-412246-1
679 Wicander & Monroe: ESSENTIALS OF GEOLOGY—4th Edition, 510 p.,
(Physical geology in a concise overview--2006 edition)
ISBN: 0-495-01365-X
680 Johnson, Cy: NEVADA—UTAH GEM ATLAS,47 p., (rev. ed.—1983
(Localities of gems and minerals and type of material found in these
states)
681 Downing, Paul: OPAL CUTTING MADE EASY, 76 p. (A step-by-step approach
to cutting opal for the beginner and advanced cutter; companion to video
of the same title)
682 Hargrave, Dalan: RIBBON CUTS, 45 p., (Written by an award-winning goldsmith and lapidarist, this collection of designs includes the basic cuts leading to the sequence that forms the ribbon—frosted for texture).
683 Peck, Kristin: THE ART OF HANDMADE TILE, 144 p. (Designing, material, firing and decorating your own custom artwork)
ISBN: 0-87349-432-6
684 Mummert and Shelton: EXHIBITING—THE SHOW BIZ ASPECT OF THE HOBBY, 68 p., (This A to Z inclusive booklet is published by the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies--sponsor of the Wildacres retreat--to encourage and assist exhibitors with
their presentations)
685 Baylor, Katherine: CALIFORNIA ROCKS—A GUIDE TO GEOLOGIC SITES IN THE GOLDEN STATE, 128 p., (A summary of 65 parks and special places with geologic with summaries and photographs with emphasis
on what is visible to the casual observer)
ISBN: 978-0-87842-565-5
686 Glazner & Stock: GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, 304 p., (Twenty-five amazing Yosemite sites with compelling and unique geologic stories)
ISBN: 978-0-87842-568-6
687 Brown, Randy and Judy: FACES IN THE ROCKS—A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY,
M 286 p., (A photographic collection of “faces in rocks” emphasizing the beauty and forms of the Rocky Mountains and paired with inspirational quotes from poets, philosophers, etc.)
ISBN-13: 978-0-9792086-0-72086-0-7
688 Raney, Jay: GEO-FORCE, TX—12th Grade Academy—GUIDEBOOK
FOR GEOSCIENCE FIELD TRIP, 102 p., Pittsburg, PA, to Washington,
D.C. (Univ. of Texas at Austin--First Edition—2012)
689 Frohlich and Davis: TEXAS EARTHQUAKES (Univ. of TX Press) 275 p.,
(History, information and listings of seismic activity in Texas)
ISBN: 0-292-72550-7
690 Hoganson & Murphy: GEOLOGY OF THE LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL in North Dakota, 247 p., (The authors follow the explorers’ path leading the reader on a geologic tour of the Missouri River Valley in North Dakota with explanations, maps and photographs)
ISBN: 0-87842-476-8
691 Murray, Raymond C: EVIDENCE FROM THE EARTH: Forensic Geology and Criminal Investigation, 226 p. (Intriguing information about the application of earth materials and geology techniques used in criminal and civil investigations)
ISBN: 0-87842-498-9
692 Kelty, David: THE GPS GUIDE TO WESTERN GEM TRAILS (Rev.), 294 p., (A helpful location guide that complements map, compass and other means of finding collecting sites in twelve western states.
ISBN: 978-1-889786-35-3
693 Marshall, O.B. (Bud): GEMSTONE FLAT LAPPING MECHANIZED, 83 p. (A presentation of how to construct and operate vibrating lapidary equipment)
ISBN: 978-1-4257-8351-8
694 Lauf, Robert J: COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE MICA GROUP, 96 p.,
A (Volume 1—Schiffer Earth Science Monographs; a thorough description of the mica group with generous illustrations)
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3047-6
694 Lauf, Robert J: COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE EPIDOTE GROUP, 96 p.,
B (Volume 2—Schiffer Earth Science Monographs; a thorough description of the epidote group with generous illustrations)
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3048-3
694 open for V. 3 ?
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694 Lauf, Robert J: COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE AXINITE GROUP, p. 97,
D (Volume 4—Schiffer Earth Science Monographs; similar format of the series)
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3216-6
694 open for V. 5 ?
E
694 open for V. 6 ?
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694 Lauf, Robert J: COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PYROXENE GROUP, 96 p.,
G (Volume 7—Schiffer Earth Science Monographs; similar format of the series)
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3404-7
695 Lauf, Robert J: INTRODUCTION TO RADIOACTIVE MINERALS, 144 p.,
(A systematic overview of the mineralogy of uranium and thorium, illustrated with color photos)
ISBN: 978-0-7643-2912-8
696 Matlins & Bonnano: GEM IDENTIFICATION MADE EASY, 322 p., (2nd edition),
(A guide that presents new gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments
to help one identify real gems and stones)
ISBN: 0-943763-16-9
697 Fejer, Frampton & Fitzsimons: IDENTIFICATION GUIDES: ROCKS AND
MINERALS, 384 p., (This guide includes British and European rocks and
minerals with the minerals listed in order of hardness—see page 118)
ISBN: 978-1-84451-921-7
698. White, Mary: HOW TO DO BEAD WORK, 142 p., (A fundamental book on the
craft covering many classic aspects. This edition is an unabridged
republication of the original publication—1904)
ISBN: 0-486-20697-1
699 Maryon, Herbert: METALWORK & ENAMELLING, 335 p., (many aspects of the
craft in detail, from basic tools and materials to casting and enamelling
with helpful hints based on the author’s vast experience in the work)
ISBN: 0-486-22702-2
700 Currier, Rock H: ABOUT MINERAL COLLECTING, 48 p., (A reprint from the
Mineralogical Record, 2008-2009 articles about collecting)
701 Shannigan, Jeanette: BEADED ADORNMENT, 128 p., (Six beadwork techniques
to create 23 necklace and earring sets with templates and illustrations)
ISBN: 0-87341-585-X
702 Ross, Heather Colyer Ross: BEDOUIN JEWELLERY IN SAUDI ARABIA, 128 p.,
(Outlines of the traditional life, the historical influences from many countries
that have affected the design of jewelry, plus descriptions of the silver-
crafts involved)
ISBN: 0-905743-12-1
703 Wiswell & Fletcher: INVESTIGATING EARTH—A GEOLOGY LABORATORY
TEXT, 275 p., (The text and accompanying photos and experiments
represent an effort to provide an alternative to the traditional introductory
manual)
ISBN: 0-697-26673-7
704 Busch, R. M. (ed.) LABORATORY MANUAL IN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, 271 p.,
(Principles of geology and their application to everyday life in terms of
natural resources, map analyses, etc.—American Geological Institute)
ISBN: 0-13-046333-7 (6th edition)
705 (open)
706 Edgar, Blake (ed): DINOSAUR DIGS—Discovery Travel Adventures, 224 p.,
(North America’s most fascinating dinosaur fossil sites and museums are
assembled in this publication with informative essays, background
information and over 250 photographs.
ISBN: 1-56331-835-0
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