Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.)

Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums!SOUTHWESTArizona California Colorado Hawaii KansasNevada New Mexico Oklahoma Texas UtahWhether you re digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or prospector, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of fee dig mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms. Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting and possibly profitable hobby. Equipment and Clothing Mining Techniques Gem and Mineral Sites Museums and Mine Tours Special Events and Tourist Information Other FeaturesThe Treasure Hunter s Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes:Northeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-76-7Northwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-74-3Southeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-77-4Southwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-75-0Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pedersen combine their scientific training with a hobbyist s passion. Lifelong rockhounds, both authors have shared this hobby begun with their parents with their children, and have traveled to many fee dig sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.