Kentucky Agate: State Rock and Mineral Treasure of the by Roland L. McIntosh,Warren H. Anderson
By Roland L. McIntosh,Warren H. Anderson
Among the rarest and so much prized minerals, agate is without doubt one of the so much beautiful examples of nature's paintings. A remarkable rock that happens in numerous sizes and shapes, with a shiny collection of colours, agates are coveted by means of creditors and turning into rarer around the globe. even if the Bluegrass kingdom is generally neglected within the overseas examine of agate, probably the most appealing and colourful specimens on the planet are hidden away within the rugged terrain of jap Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region.
Kentucky Agate is the 1st booklet to exhibit the original mineral, precious for its nice grain and colourful banks of deep, assorted colours. Authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson have gathered thousands colour images, revealing the wonder and variety of this sought-after stone. With exact maps of the zone surrounding the town of Irvine, Kentucky, together with components of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties, Kentucky Agate unearths destinations the place agate might be came upon. that includes full-color images displaying points of the rock no longer obvious to the bare eye, this e-book additionally presents distinctive info at the background, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral, giving creditors and Kentucky nature lovers a beautiful inspect the area of agate assortment and the hidden tale of the breathtaking formation of the respectable nation rock.
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