Revised and greatly expanded 2E of this popular reference handbook for rockhound's and collectors of rocks, minerals and fossils. Includes expanded sections on basic geology and mineral formation; how to find and identify minerals in the field; collecting tools and techniques; finding gold and other heavy minerals; fossil formation and collecting fossils; legal aspects of collecting, specimen preparation and display and the basics of lapidary and jewelry making. Illustrated with photos, charts, diagrams throughout and 16-page color section featuring over 90 specimens. Includes glossary, lists of agencies and museums and more. An indispensable how-to-book for the beginner or experienced collector.