{"product_id":"field-collecting-gemstones-and-minerals-hardcover","title":"Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Sinkankas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith easy-to-follow instructions on how to extract, trim, preserve, store and exhibit gemstones and minerals, this guide does a superb job of introducing beginners to the science of field collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing clear and interesting illustrations, \u003cem\u003eField Collecting Gemstones and Minerals\u003c\/em\u003e covers the fundamental aspects of mineral collecting, including how to plan for trips, read topographic maps and use various tools on your hunt for new specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included is information about the geology of mineral formation, as well as how to identify, prepare, display and market your finds. John Sinkankas writes in an accessible, enjoyable style that have made his books trusted favorites for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 418\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109719675015,"sku":"9781635618396","price":84.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/589bfa46109f7c7aad940c1cc646c38b.webp?v=1732478408","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/field-collecting-gemstones-and-minerals-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}