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Agates of Lake Superior : stunning varieties and how they are formed  Cover Image Book Book

Agates of Lake Superior : stunning varieties and how they are formed / Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch.

Lynch, Dan R. (Author). Lynch, Bob. (Added Author).

Summary:

"The authors know agates, and this definitive book on the agates of Lake Superior was 30 years in the making! Each type of the region's agates is discussed in-depth, with details ranging from characteristics and formation to distribution and rarity. Multiple photographs accompany each write-up. You'll likely find everything you've ever wanted to know about Lake Superior agates within the pages of this book!"--Pub. desc.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781591933038
  • ISBN: 159193303X
  • ISBN: 9781591933724
  • ISBN: 1591933722
  • Physical Description: 223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Cambridge, MN : Adventure Publications, ©2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 221) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Quartz and Chalcedony -- Agate basics -- Lake Superior agates -- Distribution -- Finding and identifying agates -- Formation theories -- Source of Silica -- Infiltration channels -- Concluding agate formation -- Post formation -- Agate varieties -- Adhesional banded agate -- Banded quartz agate -- Eye agate -- Floater agate -- Agate geode -- Gravitationally banded agate -- Skip-an-atom agate -- Vein agate -- Whorl agate -- Inclusions and replacements -- Copper replacement agate -- Crystal impressions -- Dendritic agate -- Fragmented membrane agate -- Jasp-agate -- Mineral inclusions -- Moss agate -- Plume agate -- Sagenitic agate -- Stalactitic agate -- Tube agate -- Color variations -- Colored macrocrystalline quartz -- Paint agate -- Rare coloration -- Surface colorations -- Weathering -- Brecciated agate -- Faulted agate -- Peeled agate -- Ventifacts -- Water-washed agate -- Final topics -- Before and after -- What is an agate?
Awards Note:
NEMBA (Northeastern Minnesota Book Award) nominee, 2011.
Subject: Agates > Superior, Lake, Region.
Geology > Superior, Lake, Region.
Agates > Michigan.
Agates > Minnesota.
Agates > Ontario.
Agates > Wisconsin.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library QE 391 .Q2 A33 2011 30775305562770 General Collection Available -


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