Kentucky Agate

Kentucky Agate
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Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 9780813142746
ISBN-13 : 0813142741
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Book Synopsis Kentucky Agate by : Roland L. McIntosh

Download or read book Kentucky Agate written by Roland L. McIntosh and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.


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