The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones is the authoritative guide for everyone who visits northern Michigan and can't wait to comb the beautiful beaches in search of Michigan's official state stone, the Petoskey. This book dispels myths about the Petoskey and reveals the true facts of this ancient fossilized coral. Instructive pictures and maps keep Petoskey fans on track every step of the way while guiding them to the best places to find the stone, including those favored by local Petoskey stone hunters and collectors. Once you've found a piece of the prized Michigan fossil, The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones leads you through the many methods of polishing that bring this beautiful stone to life.

The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones

Science & Math

Mueller, Bruce

Wilde, William H.

Earth Sciences

PETOSKEY CO-PUB

An eagerly awaited rock identification guide for Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide

Gauthier, Kevin

Sports & Outdoors

This guidebook is for anyone who has walked along a Lake Superior beach, picked up a stone, and wondered, What is this?” Bruce Mueller and Kevin Gauthier researched Lake Superior’s entire shoreline to create this thorough and accessible volume. With great detail and helpful illustrations, they describe the kind of rocks you’ll findincluding copper, iron, and goldprovide hints for telling the stones apart, and show you the best places to find each stone. Also included are suggestions for handling the stones, including the best polishing methods, and fascinating information on the rocks’ origins.
A section of color photographs is included to help with identification.

Lake Superior Rock Picker's Guide

Bruce Mueller is owner of the C&amp;M Rock Shop in Honor, Michigan. He holds a master's degree in geology from the University of Illinois. He is also the author of The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones. 
Kevin Gauthier is a business graduate from Michigan State University and has completed courses through Gem Institute of America (GIA). He has spent a lifetime collecting, cutting, and polishing the gems found around Lake Huron. Kevin is co-author with Bruce Mueller of Lake Michigan Rock Picker’s Guide and Lake Superior Rock Picker's Guide. He is owner of Korner Gem in Traverse City, Michigan: www.kornergem.com.

Lake Huron Rock Picker's Guide

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