The Rockhound's Handbook
by James R. Mitchell
The Rockhound's Handbook
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| Introduction |
6
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| Rocks and Minerals Throughout History |
12
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| Basic Geology |
24
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| Mineral Formation |
38
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| Identifying Minerals |
51
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| Minerals a Rockhound Might Encounter |
69
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| Color Specimen Photos |
80
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| Planning a Field Trip |
101
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| Tips for Finding Minerals in the Field |
107
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| Tools for Collecting |
126
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| Some Collecting Techniques |
135
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| Finding Gold and Other Heavy Minerals |
146
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| Fossils |
156
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| The Legal Aspects |
181
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| Preparation, Presentation and Display |
189
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| Cutting and Polishing Minerals |
200
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| Jewelry From Gems and Minerals |
223
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| Appendix A: Suggested Specimen Labels |
250
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| Appendix B: Characteristics of Commonly Encountered Minerals |
251
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| Appendix C: Government Agencies |
259
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| Appendix D: Museums With Mining and Mineral Displays |
263
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| Appendix E: Some Web References |
271
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| Appendix F: Glossary |
274
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| Appendix G: Suggestions for Further Research |
287
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| Index |
294
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