Gem Trails of Arizona |  | Author: James R. Mitchell
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Co
Category: Book
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Pages: 272
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ISBN: 1889786470
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Product Description
From azurite to wulfenite, Arizona is known the world over for its rich abundance of rocks and minerals. Now in its third edition, this best-selling guide covers well-known sites, and uncovers many lesser-known areas as well. Situated in landscapes as diverse as the minerals themselves, these sites vary from arid desert to pine covered peaks. Detailed text describes where to go and what to look for at each collecting area. Maps for each site lead the rockhound to an almost limitless supply of specimens. Black and white photographs picture the collecting area. Color photographs highlight beautiful specimens found at various sites. Gem Trails of Arizona is an invaluable guide for rockhounds just starting out, or filled with expert advice and years of experience. For the experienced collector who has searched from Arizona's mineral resources for years, it is an outstanding source of the old and the new sites throughout the scenic state. James Mitchell, a contributor to the Lapidary Journal, teaches school during the year and spends summers searching the West for additional gem and mineral locations.
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 A Must For The Rockhound October 23, 2007
Old Dave (Texas)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Gem Trails guides are always the best choice for a rockhound unfamilar with an area. The site descriptions and maps are always very accurate.
Learning new places in not so out of the way in Arizona April 28, 2010
Biscuit (Bakersfield, Ca USA)
I was quit pleased about seeing so many places to go in Arizona that are not so far off the main highways. Where we can make a small detour, and have a great time. I have the California addition and have enjoyed it a great deal and am looking forward to seeing some of the sights next time I am going to Arizona.
Gem Trails of Arizona January 1, 2001
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
I own three different revisions of this book. All are very useful for amateur rock hounds. My sons and I have visited about a dozen of the listed sites and all have produced nice specimens.
Using the book in the field November 13, 2006
Larry E. Hager (Spanaway, WA USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
After purchasing the book, I used it by going to some of the sites listed in the book and after being successful at two out of 5 of the sites I went to I would have to say that the book needs a new revised edition. But overall it is an outstanding book and a must for the rockhounds heading for Arizona.
 Needs better maps and/or GPS coordinates April 15, 2004
P. H. DeVries (Kernersville, NC USA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This review is based on visiting only 4 of the sites covered in the book. For three of the four sites, I found the hand drawn maps in the book rather confusing. Based on my limited experience, it appears that most AZ roads outside of medium to large population centers are rough, may be unmarked and, if marked, often have names/numbers that may not match the book, the gazetteer, or USGS topo maps. Furthermore, some of these collecting sites are old mine workings that are not readily visible due to overgrowth. In any case, GPS coordinates would take some of the confusion out of the location descriptions. Better maps would help also. However, we did eventually find what was advertised and this certainly is a helpful guide and worth the money spent.
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