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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

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Review: It doesn't have a ton of details but enough information to pique curiosity - It's an excellent resource to have on hand
Review: Great book for experienced or new rockhounds - 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 :-)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0CLGCX61Z |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Mineralogy (Books) #9 in Antique & Collectible Precious Metals (Books) #36 in Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (397) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.37 x 11 inches |
| ISBN-13  | 979-8864858622 |
| Item Weight  | 13.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 160 pages |
| Publication date  | October 19, 2023 |
| Publisher  | Independently published |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It doesn't have a ton of details but enough information to pique curiosity
*by G***B on November 21, 2025*

It's an excellent resource to have on hand

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ok for the most part
*by F***R on December 24, 2025*

its a pore reference there is a location in Kansas this book calls a spot for blue stone that is a joke. The GPS puts you in the center of a town on the square of a park that has a large rock called the Blue Stone . thought the author put a joke spot in it as a dry hummer joke

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