Author: Roland L. McIntosh
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813142741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.
Kentucky Agate
Author: Roland L. McIntosh
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813142741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813142741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.
The Mineralogy of Kentucky
Author: Charles Henry Richardson
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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The Mineral and Forest Resources of Kentucky. Vol. 1
Author: Kentucky. Dept. of Geology and Forestry
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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The Mineralogy of Kentucky. A Description of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Minerals Native to Kentucky ... With Two Separate Geological Papers by James S. Hudnall, E.F. Cash and C.A. Allen. Illustrated with ... Maps and Diagrams
Author: Charles Henry RICHARDSON
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Languages : en
Pages :
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The Mineralogy of Kentucky
Author: Charles Henry Richardson
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Publisher:
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Mineralogy of Kentucky
Author: Charles Henry Richardson
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Publisher:
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Kentucky Agate
Author: Roland L. McIntosh
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 081314275X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Among the rarest and most prized minerals, agate is one of the most exquisite examples of nature's artwork. A striking rock that occurs in various shapes and sizes, with a vivid assortment of colors, agates are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Although the Bluegrass State is usually overlooked in the international study of agate, some of the most beautiful and colorful specimens in the world are hidden away in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region. Kentucky Agate is the first book to showcase the unique mineral, treasured for its fine grain and vibrant banks of deep, varied colors. Authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson have collected hundreds of professional color photographs, revealing the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone. With detailed maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties, Kentucky Agate reveals locations where agate may be found. Featuring full-color photographs showing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides detailed information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral, giving collectors and Kentucky nature enthusiasts a stunning look into the world of agate collection and the hidden story of the breathtaking formation of the official state rock.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 081314275X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Among the rarest and most prized minerals, agate is one of the most exquisite examples of nature's artwork. A striking rock that occurs in various shapes and sizes, with a vivid assortment of colors, agates are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Although the Bluegrass State is usually overlooked in the international study of agate, some of the most beautiful and colorful specimens in the world are hidden away in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region. Kentucky Agate is the first book to showcase the unique mineral, treasured for its fine grain and vibrant banks of deep, varied colors. Authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson have collected hundreds of professional color photographs, revealing the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone. With detailed maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties, Kentucky Agate reveals locations where agate may be found. Featuring full-color photographs showing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides detailed information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral, giving collectors and Kentucky nature enthusiasts a stunning look into the world of agate collection and the hidden story of the breathtaking formation of the official state rock.
The Mineral and Forest Resources of Kentucky
Author: Kentucky. Department of Geology and Forestry
Publisher:
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Kentucky's Rocks and Minerals
Author: Walter L. Helton
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Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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The Kentucky Geological Survey
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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