Rockhounding for beginners : your comprehensive guide to finding and collecting precious minerals, gems, geodes, & more / Lars W. Johnson with Stephen M. Voynick.
Edition:
1st Adams Media trade pbk. ed.
Publisher:
Adams Mediaan imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.,
Make the most of your time in the field! Geology meets treasure hunting in ROCKHOUNDING FOR BEGINNERS. Inside, seasoned rockhound Lars W. Johnson teaches you where and how to look for rocks and minerals, and how to safely collect them with the proper tools, techniques, and safety tips. You'll also find the photos and profiles for 150 popular rocks, minerals, mineraloids, and fossils in North America to help you identify your specimens, as well as helpful tips for showing off your prizes. Complete with full-color photos, this guide has what you need to seize the adventures waiting just outside your door.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.