{"product_id":"turquoise-identifying-and-collecting-the-southwests-iconic-gemstone-9781647553869","title":"Turquoise: Identifying and Collecting the Southwest's Iconic Gemstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in \u003ci\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/i\u003e. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin by learning the natural history of turquoise, from how it forms to where it's found. Dan and Bob present tips for finding and identifying turquoise, and they introduce turquoise look-alikes. Next, go in-depth on the human history of turquoise. You'll learn all about buying and caring for turquoise, and you can glimpse our future with this gemstone of the American Southwest. Whether you're a rockhound or someone who simply appreciates nature's wonders, grab this book and get to know the storied mineral whose very name is a symbol of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary of the fascinating natural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExpert advice on how to find and identify turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFull-color photographs and maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuggestions on what to do with turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4953330\"\u003eDan R. Lynch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12844822\"\u003eBob Lynch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adventure Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 4.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781647553869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1647553865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-NAT\"\u003eNature\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-NAT030000\"\u003eRocks \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI031000\"\u003eEarth Sciences | Geology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-OCC\"\u003eBody, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-OCC004000\"\u003eCrystals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan R. Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and photographer who has written more than 20 field guides, monographs, and kids' books covering a wide range of topics in the geological sciences. Born and raised on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior, he learned the nuances of rock and mineral identification firsthand, both on the stony beaches and in his parents' rock shop, Agate City, in Two Harbors. In his years at the shop, he found that he had a knack for explaining complex topics like rock and mineral formation, putting them in simpler terms for eager novices. Combining this skill with his love of photography and his hands-on background in geology, Dan has prided himself on his series of books in which he guides readers through all aspects of a topic, always starting at the beginning to ensure everyone has a solid foundation for understanding the more technical details that follow. In this way, he hopes to foster an appreciation for the earth beneath our feet, counteract online misinformation, and convey to readers the profound importance of science. Dan lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife and son and works as a classical numismatist and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adventure Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111358050541,"sku":"9781647553869","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_7c173cdb-d7a4-4a35-8bbc-23098498e5c2.jpg?v=1747654909","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/turquoise-identifying-and-collecting-the-southwests-iconic-gemstone-9781647553869","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}