A beginner’s guide to rockhounding, gem collecting, gold prospecting and fossil hunting, aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals.

Learn how basic geologic principles can help you figure out what and where to collect. A really useful reference to get you started collecting in the field.

• What material to look for in each major rock type

• Techniques for testing and identifying rocks and minerals

• Insights into some of the great geologists, earth scientists and fossil collectors of yesterday and today

2019. Soft cover, 221 pages. 23 x 15 x 1.5 cm.