{"product_id":"northeast-treasure-hunters-gem-and-mineral-guide-6th-edition-where-and-how-to-dig-pan-and-mine-your-own-gems-and-minerals-9780997014501","title":"Northeast Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition): Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated 6th edition with new sites \u0026amp; museums!\u003cbr\u003eLearn Where \u0026amp; How to Dig, Pan and Mine \u003cem\u003eYour Own \u003c\/em\u003e Gems \u0026amp; Minerals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNORTHEAST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecticut - Delaware - District of Columbia - Indiana - Illinois - Maine\u003cbr\u003eMassachusetts - Maryland - Michigan - New Hampshire - New Jersey\u003cbr\u003eNew York - Ohio - Pennsylvania - Rhode Island - Vermont - Wisconsin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or \"prospector,\" with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of \"fee dig\" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting--and possibly profitable--hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEquipment and Clothing: \u003c\/b\u003e What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMining Techniques: \u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGem and Mineral Sites: \u003c\/b\u003e Directions and maps, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, local camping facilities and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMuseums and Mine Tours: \u003c\/b\u003e Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecial Events and Tourist Information: \u003c\/b\u003e Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther Features: \u003c\/b\u003e Where to find your birthstone, your anniversary stone or your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem\/Mineral; U.S. State Gems \u0026amp; Minerals Chart; and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Treasure Hunter's Gem \u0026amp; Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNortheast ISBN: 978-0-9970145-0-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthwest ISBN: 978-0-9904152-8-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoutheast ISBN: 978-0-9970145-1-8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouthwest ISBN: 978-0-9904152-9-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRygle, Kathy J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathy J. 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Rygle and their children, and has traveled to many fee dig sites, museums and mine tours across the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatlins, Antoinette:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoinette Matlins, PG, FGA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer. With over 1 million copies of her seven books in print in nine languages, she is the most widely read author in the world on the subject of jewelry and gems. Honored with the international Accredited Gemologists Association's highest award for excellence in gemology, Ms. Matlins' books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field. 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