The Rockhound's Handbook

James R. Mitchell. Updated and Expanded Classic Guide! This popular guide for collectors 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 and the basics of lapidary and jewelry making techniques and equipment. Illustrated throughout with photos, diagrams, charts and a new 16-page color insert of over 90 specimens. 304 pgs.,