Rockhounding Books

Rockhounding Utah: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
"Rockhounding Utah: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites" by William A. Kappele and Gary Warren is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts looking to explore the geologically rich state of Utah. The book details 86 rockhounding sites, including the Black Rock sites,...

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Gem Trails of Utah
By: James R. Mitchell Updated and expanded, this classic best-seller is filled with expert advice from years of experience. Rockhounds just starting out or collectors who have been discovering Utah's treasures for years will find this an invaluable source of old and new sites...

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Rockhound guide to selected rock and mineral localities in Utah (PI-62)
By: UGS StaffFourteen locations for collecting rocks and minerals throughout Utah. Contains site directions, collecting regulations, and suggested reading.Other Information: Published: 1999Location: UtahMedia Type: Paper Publication

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A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah Second Edition
By: Alan J. Chenworth Looking for gold in Utah? This book is a comprehensive guide to the prospector who would like to go out on the weekend, take in some beautiful scenery, get some exercise, and maybe find some gold. This is the must...

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Special Issue on Utah (reprint of Rocks & Minerals Utah Special) (PI-26)
By: UGS Staff This publication is a reprint of Rocks & Minerals, v. 68, no. 6, Nov/Dec 1993. Contains articles on the geology of Utah, mineral collecting in Utah, middle Cambrian fossils, pyrite in the Park City district, Bingham Canyon mine history, and minerals...

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Rock Collecting for Kids: An Introduction to Geology
Rock collecting is for everyone! Nature’s treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, you’ll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents a children’s introduction to...

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Popcorn Rock
Popcorn Rock is a naturally occurring mineral found at limited outcrops in the Great Basin of the Western U.S., whose amazing properties were first discovered by Utah geologist Richard D. Barnes in 1981. The same geologic processes that are at work creating the beautiful...

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Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals: Facts at Your Fingertips
Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are...

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Rockhound guide to mineral and fossil localities in Utah (C-63)
By: C. H. Stowe, compiler The Utah Geological and Mineral Survey (named changed to Utah Geological Survey) first issued a preliminary report, 'Collector's Guide to Mineral and Fossil Localities in Utah', June, 1977, due to a demand for a handbook of localities. This edition...

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Geology of Millard County, Utah
By: L. F. Hintze and F. D. Davis This bulletin serves not only to introduce the non-geologist to the rich geology of Millard County, but also to provide professional geologists with technical information on the stratigraphy, paleontology, and structural geology of the county. Millard...

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The Rockhound's Handbook
By: James R. Mitchell Rockhounding - the popular term for the hobby of collecting rocks, and minerals. But beyond the possibility of making a new find or valuable discovery, rockhounding offers all ages the opportunity to learn about the nature and history of our...

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DK Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals
Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth! Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text.Inside the pages of this comprehensive...

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Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide to 99 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
By: Garret Romaine A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & mineralsRockhounding Idaho is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine collecting...

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DK Smithsonian: Rock and Gem: The Definitive Guide to Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones, and Fossils
A great guidebook featuring full-color photos of hundreds of rocks and gems for collectors and enthusiasts, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and written by a geologist with decades of experience. Author Ronald Bonewitz started his career as a geologist specializing in crystal...

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Take-Along Guide: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads
An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation.

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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest (Falcon Pocket Guides)
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your...

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Rockhounding Wyoming: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
By: Kenneth Lee Graham The 75 sites described in this guide take you across the red desert to the high mountain majesty of the Big Horns and Wind Rivers as well as the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Graham, a former hardrock miner,...

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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains (Falcon Pocket Guides)
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 130 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to...

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Campfire Stories Deck – For Kids! - Storytelling Games to Ignite Imagination
By Ilyssa and Dave Kyu Kid-friendly, create-a-story deck with prompts to inspire fun and games, imagination, and colorful campfire memories for the entire family For ages 5 and up 50 game cards divided into two sets: 25 characters (adjective + noun) and 25 actions...

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Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook
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...

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