The Rockhound's Handbook
MIA KARTS BOOKS
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The Rockhound's Handbook
Book Details
- Author
- James R. Mitchell
- Publisher
- Brand: Gem Guides Book Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Category
- Fossils
- Condition
- New
- ISBN-13
- 9781889786438
- ISBN-10
- 1889786438
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ISBN: 1889786438
Author: James R. Mitchell
Condition: New
Revised and expanded 2\/E of this popular reference guide for rockhounds and field collectors of rocks, minerals and fossils. 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 plus the basics of lapidary and jewelry making. Illustrated throughout with photos, diagrams and charts; features 16\-page color insert of over 90 specimens; extensive glossary; lists of government agencies and museums and much more. An indispensable how\-to book for beginners and a comprehensive reference guide for experienced collectors.
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