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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
learning what to look for
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<blockquote data-quote="Whisp" data-source="post: 385168" data-attributes="member: 9598"><p>Of those options, joining a club or at least going to one and meeting like minded people is probably the best thing you could do.</p><p>Books offer very basic information and are sometimes next to useless, it is very difficult to identify rocks by looking at photos in a book as that picture is only of that particular stone which may or may not be representative of all of the variations that could be possible.</p><p></p><p>The best teacher is going to be experience in the field and once you know what to look for you will be amazed at how easy it is to look at a rock and go "Nah, that aint it". Mind you, if it piques your interest stick it in your finds bag for closer inspection later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whisp, post: 385168, member: 9598"] Of those options, joining a club or at least going to one and meeting like minded people is probably the best thing you could do. Books offer very basic information and are sometimes next to useless, it is very difficult to identify rocks by looking at photos in a book as that picture is only of that particular stone which may or may not be representative of all of the variations that could be possible. The best teacher is going to be experience in the field and once you know what to look for you will be amazed at how easy it is to look at a rock and go "Nah, that aint it". Mind you, if it piques your interest stick it in your finds bag for closer inspection later. [/QUOTE]
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