The Rockhound's Handbook

By James R. Mitchell

Revised and greatly expanded 2E of this popular reference handbook for rockhound's and collectors of rocks, minerals and fossils. Includes expanded sections on basic geology and mineral formation; how to find and identify minerals in the field; collecting tools and techniques; finding gold and other heavy minerals; fossil formation and collecting fossils; legal aspects of collecting, specimen preparation and display and the basics of lapidary and jewelry making. Illustrated with photos, charts, diagrams throughout and 16-page color section featuring over 90 specimens. Includes glossary, lists of agencies and museums and more. An indispensable how-to-book for the beginner or experienced collector.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889786438
• ISBN13: 9781889786438
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Gem Guides Book Co
• Length: 299 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Purchase

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If you are new to rockhounding

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