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, 299 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-1-889786-43-8
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