Keokuk Geode
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-64755-488-0 (ISBN)
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Whether you’re a seasoned rockhound, a curious beginner, or a geology enthusiast, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Written by expert collector Jim Magnuson, this beautiful booklet is packed with everything you need to know about the world-famous geodes found in southeastern Iowa, northeastern Missouri, and western Illinois, with the epicenter around Keokuk, Iowa.
Begin with an introduction to these natural wonders, including their geography and how they form. Learn about the annual festival devoted to these geodes, including a bit of local history and points of interest. Then let the rock hunting begin! You’ll get expert insights on where to look and what to look for, as well as essential safety tips. An identification section introduces you to more than 25 types of geodes, with details about the kinds of crystals and cubes inside—showcasing quartz, calcite, pyrite, UV-reactive minerals, and more. You’ll also appreciate Jim’s advice on how to open your finds and some of the best ways to display them.
Quick guide features:
Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldouts
Identification guide to 25 important types of geodes
Expert guidance on finding, opening, and displaying geodes
Maps of commercial dig sites and natural hotspots
Safety tips, festival information, and more
Bring this durable, lightweight quick guide along on your next rockhounding trip and discover why Keokuk Geodes have earned their place among the most fascinating natural wonders.
Jim Magnuson has been an avid hunter of various gems, minerals, and fossils since childhood. Because of his in-depth knowledge, he is frequently called upon to present to groups such as rock and mineral clubs, geological societies, and educational institutions that focus on outdoor and environmental interests. He likes to perform various lapidary arts with the stones that he finds, and he has a small business making and selling custom-polished stones and jewelry pieces.
Keokuk Geode Geography and Geode Formation
The Keokuk Geode Festival
Local History and Points of Interest
Where to Find Keokuk Geodes
Geode Hunting Overview
Hunting Tips & Safety
Geode Identification Guide
Fossils
Opening Geodes
Display & Decorative Ideas
Reference Information
About the Author
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.7.2026 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Color photos throughout |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 111 x 190 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie | |
| Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► USA | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-64755-488-8 / 1647554888 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-64755-488-0 / 9781647554880 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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