The Rockhound's Handbook

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Respected author of several books in the Gem Trails series, James Mitchell brings us a fantastic guide for beginners and experienced collectors alike in his The Rockhound's Handbook.

Informative text, photos and illustrations cover:

• How rocks and minerals are formed
• What to look for in the field
• Tools for rockhounding, gem hunting and mineral collecting
• How to prepare for successful field trips
• Common gem and mineral identification techniques
• Preparing and preserving mineral specimens
• Rock polishing, cutting and lapidary basics
• Jewelry from collected minerals
• Legal aspects of rock collecting

Mitchell, 184 pages, softcover, ISBN 0-935182-90-X