Collecting Earth's Natural Treasures Movie Review 1993

Describes the hobby of gem, mineral, and fossil collecting. Features author and educator Bob Jones as he discusses different aspects on this subject, including the geological causes of these treasures. Contains footage of actual dig sites, museums, interviews with collectors at gem and mineral shows, and the Gem Hall at the Smithsonian Institute. Winner of the 1994 Telly Award and the Educational Achievement Award from the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

Distribution

Cambridge Educational, c/o Films Media Group, PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08843-2053, Toll-free: 800-257-5126, Fax: (609)671-0266, Email: custserve@filmsmediagroup.com, URL: http://www.cambridgeol.com

Available on VHS
Running time 60 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Geology, Miners & Mining, Museums, Hobbies