The Rockhounding Bible
eBook - ePub

The Rockhounding Bible

[9 in 1] The Most Complete Beginner's Guide to Find, Identify, and Collect Precious Gems, Minerals, Geodes, and Fossils | Including Best State-By-State Rockhounding Sites

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Rockhounding Bible

[9 in 1] The Most Complete Beginner's Guide to Find, Identify, and Collect Precious Gems, Minerals, Geodes, and Fossils | Including Best State-By-State Rockhounding Sites

About this book

Dive into the world of rockhounding  ?  and discover how you can build a collection of precious crystals, gemstones, minerals & more! ?

Do you want to discover the amazing secrets that let you effortlessly identify precious rocks, crystals, and minerals? ?

Do you want to begin rockhounding, but you're not sure where to begin?  ??

Or are you worried about the rules and regulations around taking rocks from nature? ??

Then this book is for you.
Specially written with expert rockhounding tips and advice, this ultimate handbook explores how you can pick up a fun, rewarding, and lucrative new hobby. With tons of simple tips to help you spot popular gemstones, precious crystals, and valuable minerals, along with high-quality photographs for easy identification, The Rockhounding Bible empowers you to get into nature ? and begin collecting dazzling stones, even if you're a beginner!
Whether you love geodes, fossils, or if you're simply passionate about geology, inside you'll find the latest advice for diving into the rockhounding community and developing your skillset. You'll discover the best places to find valuable rocks, the rules and legality surrounding taking minerals from nature, and the perfect ways to begin building your collection.


Here's just a little of what you'll discover inside:
? Dozens of Quality Photographs & Descriptions To Help You Identify a Wide Variety of Precious Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Gemstones & More
? The Best Places To Start Looking To Build Your Collection (Including Some You Might Never Have Thought of!)
? Beginner-Friendly Advice For Spotting, Preserving & Storing Your Collection
? Can You Take Rocks From Nature Legally? The Top Rules & Laws To Know About
? The Secret To Making Money From Rockhounding By Selling Precious Stones & Crystals
? And So Much More!


As a wonderful hobby for kids, adults, seniors, and anybody who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors ? while learning about the secrets of the earth beneath our feet, The Rockhounding Bible gives you a solid foundation of knowledge, so you can begin rockhounding with confidence.
Are you ready to discover the world of rockhounding? Don't wait any longer! Start reading your copy today and take the first step right now!

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Table of contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Book 1 -Rockhounding Basics
  3. Book 2 - Rockhounding Locations
  4. Book 3 - Rockhounding Tools and Equipment
  5. Prospecting Tools
  6. Attire and Safety Gear
  7. Navigation and Record-Keeping Tools and Equipment
  8. Identification Tools and Equipment
  9. Book 4 - Rocks
  10. Book 5 - Precious Gems
  11. Book 6 - Precious Geodes
  12. Book 7 - Precious Fossils
  13. Book 8 - Precious Minerals
  14. Book 9 - Dangerous Minerals to Look Out for
  15. Tips for Collecting Minerals
  16. Conclusion