Gem Minerals of Idaho
by John A. Beckwith
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Author: John A. BeckwithEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1972-06-01
ISBN: 0870042289
Number of pages: 129
Publisher: Caxton Press
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Book Review: Old information, but good for historical data
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of those historical books that makes me wonder just how great collecting was in Idaho in the 1960s, before government regulations and population pressure made such a hash of things. I have only used Beckwith's book to explore two areas: the Emerald Creek garnet area up north, and the Silver City mining district down in the SE corner. I had mixed luck in both places, but mostly good. Generally, his information is standing the test of time fairly well.
I had a hard time comparing Beckwith's old hand-drawn maps with the current realities on the ground, for example. I didn't find any cassiterite near Silver City, but there were so many nails in the gravel road we were fixing flats instead of panning Jordan Creek. Also, when touring several of the old mines there, I didn't collect any real good quartz crystals. I wonder if the area has just been picked over?
Overall, Beckwith did a pretty good job. His field trip maps are the true value of the book. Some of the general discussion is just too vague for me, but that could just be me. I'm looking forward to using his information at Challis this summer.
Summary of Gem Minerals of Idaho
Idaho conceals dazzling mineral wealth as yet untouched by gem hunters. Beckwith writes about physical and optical characteristics of minerals. He describes fourteen rewarding field trips to every sort of collecting area, with guidelines for recovering gems.Natural Resources Books
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