Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook (3rd Edition)

By: Garret Romaine

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Synopsis: This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from &“pebble pup&” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you&’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold.Features:* geology basics* popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold* tools of the trade for every level of collector* rules and regulations* polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 264 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781493078509
Publisher:: Globe Pequot Publishing
Date of Addition:: 10/07/25
Copyrighted By:: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Sports, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.