Rockhounding for Beginners

While rockhounding sounds easy, there are small nuances to collecting rocks.  This book helps to answer the basic questions: what tools to use, safety considerations to think about, and how to care for the minerals you find.  There are useful tips highlighted throughout the book and an abbreviated identification guide is included as well. Information for mineral identification ( color, shape, luster, streak and others) as well as cleaning and care information. Soft cover, 238 pages,  Written by Lars Johnson