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New England is one of the best regions in the country for rockhounds to hunt for minerals, gems and fossils. The complex geology of the region hosts a stunning variety of material from gold-bearing placers to fossiliferous limestone; from gem-bearing pegmatites to rocks containing some of the rarest minerals on Earth.
This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best sites with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you've found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums and special attractions are provided.
- Paperback
- 2nd edition
- Must-have for mineral, gem and fossil collectors
- Directions to best sites in New England
- Tips on searching and collecting
- Local attractions
- Color photography
- 344 pages
- Dimensions: 9"H x 6"W
ISBN: 9781493042043
