November, 2026

The mineral specimen section on this website has recently been expanded

with more locations (especially ore samples from South America) with many more specimens to choose from.

Check out the new places added to the list: mineral specimens

I am still working up a data collection on the Arizona mines.  

I will be adding more questions and mixing them up between Colorado and Arizona. 

You will have fun answering them. 

You are welcome to help making questions also. 

Even from other locales.

For information about collecting mining history information, click on the link below:

https://www.booksgeology.com/mines.html

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The paleobiology catalog has just been updated >> paleobiology

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I need more high quality mineral specimens and rich ore specimens, can you help? 

What do you want in return? cash, books, or other minerals in exchange?

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    Fall is finally here! 

I will start cutting ore samples from Peru, Chile, Arizona, and Idaho

If you are about to retire and have individual mine reports or other information and/or ore specimens you would be willing to donate or sell, please contact me. 

Much of the mine information I already have for you relates to mining in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico and Alaska. 

Click on the link below for more information.

mines.html

Mel Schmidt, owner

 my email:  msbooks@booksgeology.com

Don't miss out on the Bruce Cairncross mineral book is ready to ship to you today!  This mineral book makes someone a great gift. 

Go to the Select Mineral book catalog for details. 

You will receive a free copy of this book with any $100 order.

Just ask me to include it with your order.

Email is the best way to contact me if you have comments or questions.

My phone number is (337) 292 - 6154.

Please continue to send in your book, mineral, and fossil orders to me at: msbooks@booksgeology.com  

Items I am looking for: