The Rockhound's Handbook

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


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