Demonstrates how GPS technology can become a guide to Western gem trails focusing on the best collecting sites in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana and several additional states. Each state area begins with an introduction and a highway map and the north latitude and west longitude along with the section/township/range, and 7.5 minute quadrangles sheet and jurisdiction are provided for each collecting site. A total of 1,360 locations are available to choose from.

A Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding, Gem Collecting, Gold Prospecting, and Fossil Hunting Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It’s the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and where to look for them. Using labs, procedures, pictorials, and discussions to help readers learn, this book will cover the basics of geology, describing the three main rock groups, with extensive pictures to show what to look for and how to figure out what is out there. Look inside for: Geology basics Rules and regulations Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures Popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold Tools of the trade for every level of collector

This collector's guide takes you on an extensive gem and mineral tour of the most strongly mineralized areas of the world.

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From agate to zeolite, detailed maps and text lead collectors to more than 80 of the best locations throughout the state. Color and B/W photos highlight collecting areas and the specimens found there.