Primers for the Budding Novice Rock Collector
| Rocks and Minerals of Pennsylvania |
| John H. Barnes |
| Although this 2004 booklet focuses on the state of Pennsylvania, it provides a great overall primer on geology for young people and adult novices that’s useful no matter where you live. |
| Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding |
| Lori Hodel |
| This helpful introduction suggests sources for finding places to dig, rules to follow when you’re collecting, and what tools to bring. |
| A Glossary for New Rockhounds |
| Carl Quesnel |
| For those new to the hobby, here’s a list of some of the terms you might hear, concentrating on the most essential general terms, along with odd things rockhounds have come up with over the years. |
| Every Rock Has a Story |
| Ethan Baxter |
| Boston College geology professor Ethan Baxter gets down to earth in dozens of short videos about rocks, minerals, and geology for kids and the young at heart who are new to rock collecting. |
| Mineral and Educational Articles |
| John Betts |
| Veteran field collector and mineral specimen vendor John Betts provides articles about mineral photography, specific gravity testing, how to clean mineral specimens, tools to use for field collecting, and more! |