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AGATES OF THE PACIFIC COAST by K.T. Myers and Petrovic  - ISBN13: 9781450757362 - HOT OFF THE PRESS - March 2011!

< - - With Agates of the Pacific Coast you can now have guidance readily at your fingertips. This indespendensable pocket guide is small enough to fit comfortably in inside your coat, back pack or into the golve compartment of your car. Easy-to-use with simple descriptions this full color illustrated guide of the what, when and how of information on agate and jasper to jade, fossils and petrified wood commonly that may be found along the Pacific coastline from Mexico - Alaska. The specimens are shown in their rough natural state with their description and the cover shows them in all of their polished glory.

Amazingly accurate! Just take your dry stones and lay them over the photos to identify them. Learn about the agates, including the jaspers, to zeolites and everything in between, stunning uncommon true colors and various varieties of agate to be found that would also include the agates with inclusions, enhydro (water agates), and jade v.s. jasper, also a special section of fossil agates, petrified woods, and fossils that may be found among the cobbles along the beaches. While many specimens are readily available, the rare and higher-quality ones are highly sought after.

During the winter and early spring, you will want to visit the coast to search for agates. Oregon has great open public beach access to welcome those who wish to indulge! There are excellent locations for watching the waves, whales, sunsets and storm watching, the coast is a treasure trove for collecting driftwood, agates, shells and floats. Bedrock exposed from the sea at low tide creates perfect pockets for tide pooling, and beach combing, just for challenging the adventure seekers.

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Pocket guide - Agates of the Pacific Coast plus Rockhounding California - By Gail A. Butler: for a site-by-site guide to Patrick's Point, Jade Cove, Moonstone Beach and more. In Stock for immediate shipping.  Save on shipping of this package, with - 4FACETS.com FREE Shipping to U.S. destinations by USPS media mail, just $19.95
California Beachcomber's Special $19.95

OREGON BEACHCOMBER'S SPECIAL - both of the above field guides: the Agates of the Oregon Coast and Fossil Shells From Western Oregon handbooks of locations with photos for identification of what you are likely to find beachcombing. Shipped as one parcel! In Stock for immediate shipping, Save on shipping of this package, with - 4FACETS.com FREE Shipping to U.S. destinations by USPS media mail. $17.00.
Oregon Beachcomber's Special $17.00

Washington Beachcomber's Package: Gem Trails of Washington and the pocket guide to Agates of the Pacific Coast In Stock and Ships immediately. Save on shipping of this package, with - 4FACETS.com FREE Shipping to U.S. destinations by USPS media mail. $21.95.
Washington Beachcomber's Special $21.95

Rockhounding Alaska - By Montana Hodges: guide to the rocks, minerals and fossils legally found and collected within the state. The book contains a light, a site-by-site guide to approximately 70 collecting locations. Included with every site will be clear concise driving directions, a GPS position. In Stock for immediate shipping. Save on shipping of this package, with - 4FACETS.com FREE Shipping to U.S. destinations by USPS media mail.$21.95.
Alaska Beachcomber's Special $21.95



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