Based on the agates of lake superior book by dan r. Lake superior agate collectors public group facebook. If youre a more advanced hobbyist, you agates of lake superior. And identify the agate imposters that might fool you. Scott wolters book is an articulate and helpful book for the unexperienced or avid agate collector. Lynch and bob lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features amazing photographs of agatesincluding the floater agate, fortification agate, eye agate, and morewhich make up the suits. Copper agates introduction to lake superior copper agates.
Lake superior agates 2017 part 2 killer agate found. Lynch and bob lynch features comprehensive entries for every type of agate found in michigan, minnesota, wisconsin, and southern ontario. Agates of lake superior play cards and learn about agates theres nothing like a lake superior agate in all its banded glory. I have been collecting and making marbles from the lake superior agates for over 10 years now. This is a particularly beautiful book, with a great many photos of the different types of fortification and other agates that characterize lake superior agates. I am biased because the lake superior agate is a truly a beautiful agate. Although it features the lake superior agate and some strategies relevant to beach hunting, most of the information is relevant to finding all types of agates in all locales. Jun, 2015 theres a lot more information out there about lake superior agates including more detailed info on where to find them moose lake, mn has an annual agate festival each year, the types of agates and their rarities eye agates are one of my favorites, how you can display and use agates jewelery is a common use, as well as how to polish. Lake superior beach glass gichigumi creations studio. Personal stories of encounters with agate collectors. Lake superior beach glass is made from pieces of discarded glass and bottles long ago dumped into lake superior. However that may be, hobbyists like to search for them, and anyone can.
These are truly beautiful gemstones with unlimited patterns and colors. These boxes hold 20 pounds and 30 pounds respectively. This is a companion book to the introductory lake superior copper agates. The first two reference books for lake superior beach rocks and agates i found helpful are. The lake superior agate is a type of agate stained by iron and found on the shores of lake superior. Wolter this book has 143 pages of valuable information which includes. Coming later this spring is a new book published in conjunction with kollathstensaas publishing, titled. Agates 12 great agate hunting, agate identification and. Recognize the different varieties of lake superior agates.
The lake superior agate differs from other agates found around the world in its rich red, orange, and yellow coloring. This is a group for people who love lake superior agates. The text is also interesting and contains more everyday writing than geological manuals do. Skip an atom agates, t he most unusual lake superior agates in print. Collecting lake superior agates is not only a physically and intellectually challenging pastime, but it can also be a profitable activity.
The lake superior agate was designated by the minnesota legislature as the official state gemstone. When he was about 10, he recalls taking an ice cream pail and a day off to search for agates. Moose lake is home to the largest lake superior agate, weighing in at 108 pounds and can be seen in the lobby of the first national bank of moose lake. A free gem show is hosted at the local school with many gem vendors from numerous states showing off their pride gems which feature lake superior agates. There is also a dozen pieces of tumbled native copper as well. All featured agates are applicable for lake superior. The book features four pages of photos and facts for every type of agate found in michigan, minnesota, wisconsin and southern ontario. Lake superior agates are found primarily throughout much of central and southern minnesota and the extreme northwestern edge of wisconsin figure 11. Lake superior beach glass beach glass jewelry lake superior agates beach metal lake superior stone jewelry antique beach pottery shards suncatchers. Rock hounding is more than a hobby for author jim magnuson, its a serious and rewarding avocation that helps him connect with nature.
To remedy this issue, i decided to produce a companion book to the dvd. If you have any interest in agates at all, i urge you to obtain a copy of this fine book. Rules for the patterns for these subtypes were discovered as the database was. While thousands scour the lake superior shore for the banded rocks, opatz said far less known farm. Thousands of water level agate images from the lake superior agate image database reveal specific subtypes of these agates, including some that have never before been mentioned in print. If youre a casual rock collector, you will find agates of lake superior fun, interesting and beautiful. Based on jim magnusons agate hunting made easy and featuring the professional rock photography of carol wood, this guide helps to turn agate hunts into successful ones. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Description of lake superior agates types and their formation. If youre a more advanced hobbyist, you will appreciate this professional and scientific resource. Tiny lake superior agates, treasures anyone can find in print. Owners bob and nancy lynch provide rock and mineral specimens, specializing in lake superior agates as well as other local gemstones such as thomsonite and greenstone, as well as one of akind pieces of silver and gold jewelry handcrafted by them right in the shop. Johnson recently spoke to the breakfast club at stearns history center museum and research center. He has been an avid hunter and student of various gems, minerals, and fossils since his childhood, when he first began to hunt for stones in his native state of illinois. May 01, 20 become a whiz at finding lake superior agates.
Apr 09, 2018 become a whiz at finding lake superior agates. Get the perfect guide to agates in the lake superior states. In 1969, the lake superior agate was chosen as minnesotas official gemstone. Its wide distribution and ironrich bands of color reflect the gemstones geologic history in minnesota, wisconsin, nebraska, iowa, kansas and michigan. If you enjoy what the agate dude puts out there please like and share this amazing little page. Copper agate mineralization appears to encourage eye formation to a far greater degree than in the glacial lake superior agates found elsewhere. Sparky stensaas rock pickers guide to lake superiors north shore and susan robinsons is this an agate. The lake superior agate its wide distribution and ironrich bands of color reflect the state gemstones geologic history in minnesota. If you have questions about what your agates are worth, looking to sell or just need help identifying dont hesitate to ask. Get the best deals on lake superior agate when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
We stick to beaches, not because the chances of finding an agate are better, but because there is something unique about being close to big gitche gumee lake superior, listening to the waves lapping the shoreline, feeling the crisp breeze coming of the lake, breathing. Lake superior agate coming later this spring is a new book published in conjunction with kollathstensaas publishing, titled. The definitive book on lake superiors agates is here. The book, like the dvd and the online rockhounding class, trains your eyes and brain so that the agates will find you.
It has been expanded with more beautiful and interesting specimens of lake superior agatepage 2 of cover. Although that book contains many photographs of agate eyes. Apr 15, 2011 the definitive book on lake superiors agates is here. Glacial activity spread agates throughout northeastern and central minnesota, northwestern wisconsin, northern iowa, and michigan lake superior agates, a bit of my heart belongs to these beauties. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Veteran agate hunters will troll gravel pits, riversides, hiking trails, roadsides, as well as beaches looking for agates. This warm weather early on has got me out of the house and looking for agates. Lake superior agate worldwide museum of natural history moose lake state park agate and geological center the lake superior agate, by scott wolter some say lake superior agates are the oldest in the world. The new book will follow the highly successful format of their first book that is currently a staple in the stores along lake superior, rock pickers guide to lake superiors north shore. Rock hound guide agates, rock picking lake superior. What is lake superior agate, and where can you find it. Mar 12, 2020 based on the agates of lake superior book by dan r. Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rockhunting adventure.
Lake superior agates books about skip an atom and tiny agates. B101 is a domed polish lake superior agate that shows a solid agate area, a banded area and a smaller quartz area. Get the best deals on lake superior agate when you shop the largest online selection at. Eye patterns are the most notable structures within copper agates. Mar 07, 2017 lake superior agate hunting tips and tricks. Water level agates, lake superiors with surprising variety pending. The book is a quickread howto book that includes only information about how to find agates. Surprisingly complex lake superior agates with very interesting features. Heres an example left of gnarly rock you might pick up on the beach and through away, but if you look close and understand characteristics of lake superior agates in the rough, you might take it home and crack it open to discover an agate inside right pix. Beginner or expert, this is your guide to lake superior agates. He has written a book about lake superior agates and he gives presentations to groups at schools, libraries and city halls.
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