Great books for a begining hounder?

[haxor]

Looking for recommendations for a great book to help identify 'raw' gems and such. With good color photos.

Also a where to loo, to a lesser degree.

 

[fuss]

I have Smithsonian rock and gem, though don't get if off the shelf much since there are many great websites.

 

[Eu_citzen]

Prospecting for Gemstones & Minerals - John Sinkankas
Rocks & Rock Minerals - Brian Skinner

 

[JohnWhite]

Looking for recommendations for a great book to help identify 'raw' gems and such. With good color photos.

Also a where to loo, to a lesser degree.

Here is a link to one of my favorites... https://www.google.com/search?q=nat...j69i57j0l4.36077j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Good luck on your quest...

 

[rodoconnor]

La Rune's " Rockpecker"

 

[Buckshotnc]

Audubon has one that I refer to more than any other.

 

[meMiner]

I tend to use the search feature on mindat.org