Martin Freed Knihy

This guide offers comprehensive insights into discovering, collecting, and preparing gems and minerals found within the state. It covers essential techniques for identifying various specimens, as well as tips on where to find them. The book also includes practical advice on collection methods and preparation techniques, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced enthusiasts. Whether you're exploring natural sites or enhancing your collection, this guide serves as an essential companion for gem and mineral enthusiasts.

Rockhounding Texas is a complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing Texas' gems & minerals. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, and petrified wood--not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Texas points the way to the state's best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land. Look inside to find: - Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates - Suggested tools and techniques - Land-use regulations and legal restrictions - Contact information for land managers - Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history