{"product_id":"the-rockhounds-handbook-1889786438","title":"The Rockhound's Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1889786438\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e James R. Mitchell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevised 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52181712765216,"sku":"NEW1889786438","price":18.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/512NfFEo8-L.jpg?v=1786600301","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-rockhounds-handbook-1889786438","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}