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 |
| A helpful introduction that 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. |