This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from "pebble pup" to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you'll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils-and maybe even gold. Features:* geology basics* popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold* tools of the trade for every level of collector* rules and regulations* polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures
- ISBN10 0762784709
- ISBN13 9780762784707
- Publish Date 15 October 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
- Imprint Falcon Guides
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 264
- Language English