Rocks and Minerals and Mineral Collecting
General Interest Publications
The following general interest publications can be ordered without charge from:
USGS Information Services
Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
- COLLECTING ROCKS
Describes the origin of major rock types and how rocks can provide clues to the Earth's history. Includes suggestions for starting a rock collection, identifying specimens, and housing such a collection.
Paper copy -- 11 p. Free.
- NATURAL GEMSTONES
Describes basic physical properties of a number of common gemstones.
Paper copy -- 16 p. Free.
The following publication can be ordered from:
Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250
- GEMSTONES, by G.T. Austin
Contains information on the most common gemstones produced in the
United States and the specific States where you're most likely to find them.
Paper copy -- 40 p.
Guidebooks and Reference Books for Collectors
Educational References for All Ages
Audiovisual Aids
Periodicals
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