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 physical world, and to explore it in landscapes as diverse as the rocks and minerals found there.

Numerous diagrams and photographs, a full-color insert of over 90 minerals and fossil specimens, an extensive glossary, and lists of government agencies and mineral museums, makes this an indispensable how-to book for the beginner and handy reference guide for the experienced rock collector.

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Published: 2008
Pages: 299