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# The Rockhounding Encyclopedia: The Gem Hunter’s Guide to Identifying and Collecting Over 100 Unique Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils & Geodes | Featuring America’s Top 500 Rockhounding Sites Paperback – October 19, 2023

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for experienced or new rockhounds
*by B***R on October 24, 2023*

I found this book entertaining and informative. It provides a nice balance of information on how to identify various rocks, their characteristics, and where they are commonly found. Photos of rocks are included, along with a little history of how some rocks are used in industry.For people like me who are only slightly versed in the study of geology, it was interesting to read about how the rocks were formed. In Chapter 9 there was an explanation of how this can be relevant when out in the field looking for interesting rocks. By having an understanding of how they are formed, you can take a step back, evaluate the surroundings, and identify possible locations for the various types of rocks.Chapter 11 includes information on a state-by-state basis on what type of rocks can be found. GPS location information is also included. The last chapter in the book includes a helpful discussion on tools and safety items that you should have with you when rockhounding.The author commented that 'Rockhounding is more than a hobby - it's a journey of the heart and mind', and 'Rockinhounding is the thrill of the hunt and the adventure'! I agree :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginners
*by J***N on October 16, 2023*

If you are just getting into collecting fossils and minerals this book is for you. I enjoy all the information this book displays for a casual audience. Having the book going into the history of rock hounding was very interesting and something I never knew about. I enjoyed the last section discussing the location where you can rock the hound. It is really hard to find up-to-date information online and if you're not in a rock-hounding group you might know where to start. There are only 3 things that are bad about this book this is due to my studying geology. I wish the minerals were organized by composition, I wish there was more of a large scientific section, and lastly, I wish there was more in the fossil section. I highly recommend this book for people who casually enjoy geology or have a rock collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for beginners and experienced rock hounders.
*by A***E on October 16, 2023*

The Rock Hounding encyclopedia is a great book for both beginners and those who have been rock hounding for years. It has a good intro with background on what rockhounding is and background knowledge on different rock formations and how they form. Additionally it has an extensive collection of images, descriptions and more of rocks and minerals to help with identification and general knowledge expansion. Finally if you live in or are planning to visit the US this is the book for you! This book provides hundreds of fantastic rock hounding sites across the United States to explore. No matter where you live or are visiting this book will help you find the perfect rock hounding site for you!

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Rockhounding Encyclopedia: The Gem Hunter’s Guide to Identifying and Collecting Over 100 Unique Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils & Geodes | Featuring America’s Top 500 Rockhounding Sites
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