Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with
this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or
anyone headed out on an adventure!
Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If
you've ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone
from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a 'gram of a really cool crystal,
congratulations! You've already experienced a rockhounding adventure!
Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to
the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for
finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely
cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete
with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral
wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information
you need whether you're ready to get down and dirty or simply want to
learn more from the comfort of your couch.