Nevada - Jackpot!

Nevada, known as the Silver State of the USA, is home to numerous mineralogical treasures. Large silver deposits were discovered in the Nevada desert in the mid-19th century. Later, unimagined quantities of gold were found. Besides silver and gold specimens, opal, barite, and many other minerals can be found in collections worldwide. This book provides a detailed description of minerals and deposits, as well as mining and history, through brilliant images and text.

128 pages. Numerous color photos and illustrations, map of the state of Nevada showing mineral deposits. Format 30 x 21 cm. Paperback. 2013. In English!