Modern rockhounding and prospecting handbook

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Title:

Modern rockhounding and prospecting handbook

Alternate title:

Rockhounding & prospecting handbook

Author:

Romaine, Garret, author.

Summary:

"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." -- Amazon.com.

General Note:

Includes index.

Edition:

Second edition.

Physical Description:

xii, 251 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Subject Term:

Rocks -- Collection and preservation.

Minerals -- Collection and preservation.

Fossils -- Collection and preservation.

Publisher:

Falcon,

Publication Date:

2018

ISBN:

9781493032358

Publication Information:

Guilford, Connecticut : Falcon, [2018]

Call Number:

552 ROMAINE

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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

Author Notes

Garret Romaine has been an avid rockhound, fossil hunter, and gold prospector for many years. He is a longtime journalist, columnist, and technical writer, and teaches technical writing and editing at Portland State University. He holds a degree in geology from the University of Oregon and a degree in geography from the University of Washington. Garret is the author of several popular book series on gold panning and rockhounding from FalconGuides, as well as Geology Lab for Kids.

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. x
Chapter 1 What to Look For	p. 1
Basic Geology	p. 2
Resources for Basic Geology	p. 5
Popular Collectibles	p. 8
Gator Girl's Best Advice Ever	p. 29
Chapter 2 Where to Find It	p. 32
Old-school Reference Materials	p. 33
Online Resources	p. 37
Rock and Gem Resources	p. 38
Fossil Collecting Resources	p. 40
Online Gold Reports	p. 40
Online Meteorite Locales	p. 41
Apps	p. 41
Software, DVDs, and Other Tools	p. 47
Rock and Mineral Websites	p. 48
Social Networking	p. 49
Historical Websites	p. 55
Online Maps	p. 56
ArcGIS	p. 67
Geology Maps	p. 69
JSTOR Searches	p. 79
Build Your Own Book	p. 79
Chapter 3 Mounting Expeditions	p. 81
Getting There (and Back)	p. 81
General Tools Advice	p. 95
Chapter 4 Working in the Field	p. 107
Ocean Beaches	p. 108
Creeks and River Walks	p. 113
Desert Walks	p. 116
Tailings	p. 123
Veins and Vugs	p. 125
Fossil Collecting	p. 128
Gold Prospecting	p. 137
Meteorite Hunting	p. 173
Chapter 5 What to Do with It	p. 186
Tumble Polishing	p. 186
Carving Soapstone	p. 193
Knapping	p. 202
Preserving Fossils	p. 207
Jewelry Making	p. 217
Displaying Your Treasures	p. 228
Glossary	p. 236
Index	p. 244
About the Author	p. 252

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