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Geodes of the Midwest

Geodes of the Midwest in S.E. Iowa, N.E. Missouri, and W. Central Illinois by Edward E. Smith.

Most people don't realize that geodes can be found in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. Geodes of the Midwest tells you where they can be found, how to find and collect them, how to open them, cleaning what you find, plus how to collect and display them. This book is a 5 3/4" x 8 1/2" spiral-bound paperback with 71 pages.

Geodes of the Midwest Table of Contents
Preface	IV
Acknowledgements	V
Introduction, Elements, Minerals, Rocks	1
Special Sections	5
Geode origin theories	6
Is it really a Geode	8
Locating and collecting	10
Locations; Illinois, Iowa, Missouri	17
Cracking and opening Geodes	33
Cleaning and preserving Geodes	37
Classifying and identifying Geodes	38
Displaying and showing Geodes	44
Geode mineral and inclusion charts	45
Glossary of gem and mineral terms	62

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