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Collecting : Geology: Rocks, Gems, Fossils, & Minerals

Amateur Geology collecting is comprised of the study and collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems. Many times called rock hounding, these pieces can be obtained from their natural habitat or from other collectors and stores.

Below is an introductory article with the basics on how to get started, the history, tips and tricks…etc. We also have some instructional how-to videos, the best handpicked links, recommended books and dvds, and a forum where you can discuss this hobby with other people.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Duncan Davis

 

Amateur Geology: Article Coming Soon!

This article is being written as we speak! Sorry its not here yet but writing quality articles takes time!

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Duncan

The above article uses general information and content taken from the below WIKIPEDIA articles. As such this text is now available under the "Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike License". Anybody that wishes to reuse the content is free to do so as long as they attribute this article with a backlink.

 

The best handpicked links for Geology Collecting Rocks, Gems, Fossils, & Minerals

Minerals.net- One of the leading online resource for minerals and gemstones.

Mineral Town - This online resource has info on minerals, gems, rocks, fossils. Look under the left hand side for basic collecting information.

Mindat.org- The webs largest mineral reference site and database.

Mineralogy Database - Another terrific online database with images and descriptions of over 4,000 mineral species.

The Image - This online resource has picture galleries with over 600 pictures.

Amethyst Gallery- Detailed Amethyst site with a picture gallery.

Rock Collecting sites - This comprehensive list lists rock collecting resources in dozens of states and Canada.

Valuable Stones -  Online resource dedicated to Gemstones collecting. Includes great articles.

Dmoz - Rock and Mineral - The online directory area with links to Rock and Mineral collecting.

Dmoz - Fossil Collecting - Dmoz category with all types of fossil collecting links.

 

Rock, Gem, Fossil, and Mineral: Geology Collecting Videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

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