The Rockhound's Handbook

The Rockhound's Handbook
- Used Book in Good Condition
Revised and expanded 2/E of this popular reference guide for rockhounds and field collectors of rocks, minerals and fossils. Includes expanded sections on basic geology and mineral formation; how to find and identify minerals in the field; collecting tools and techniques; finding gold and other heavy minerals; fossil formation and collecting fossils; the legal aspects of collecting; specimen preparation and display plus the basics of lapidary and jewelry making. Illustrated throughout with photos, diagrams and charts; features 16-page color insert of over 90 specimens; extensive glossary; lists of government agencies and museums and much more. An indispensable how-to book for beginners and a comprehensive reference guide for experienced collectors.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Gem Guides Book Co
Manufacturer Gem Guides Book Co
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2008-10-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781889786438

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