Brown, Allan, Stark. Revised edition. Illustrations, color photos, and maps make this a handy reference book. Also provides listing of minerals along with the US topo maps on which they can be found.

 200 pages.

Informative guides to collecting sites, featuring maps, detailed directions, advice on field techniques and collecting and preparing specimens. 

220 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING CALIFORNIA

BUTLER

190 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING NEW MEXICO

Vaskys &Freed.

 260 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING UTAH

Kappele,

 180 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING WYOMING

Graham,

158 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING COLORADO

 Kappele.

224 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING NEVADA

 Kappele,

156 pages.

ROCKHOUNDING MONTANA

 Feldman.

 232 pages.

Voynick. The "Bible" of Colorado Rockhounds. Covers more than 350 collecting sites, with an overview of the state's geologic origins and mining history. County-by-county guide illustrated with maps and B/W photos.

 392 pages.

Mitchell. Updated and Expanded Classic Guide. This handbook goes beyond just listing collecting areas. Provides an excellent resource for learning how rocks are formed, what to look for in the field, preserving and preparing specimens, deciding on the best tools, and more. Illustrated throughout with photos, diagrams, charts, and a new 16 page color insert of over 90 specimens. Softbound.

304 pages. Revised Edition.

Schumann. This essential guide discusses the science of minerals–origin, properties, structure, and classification. Written for the layman and scientist followed by a description of the properties and characteristics of each rock and mineral. Complete with 600 color photos.

380 pages.

Oldershaw. Richly illustrated guide to the identification and uses of gemstones from around the world. Clear and accessible introductions to the geology, chemistry and properties of gems are included, as well as world maps of gem locations, over 850 photos and more than 50 diagrams and drawings.

224 pages.

Lynch. This handy durable book features photos that depict the detail needed for identification. Learn about and identify the rocks and minerals you'll find in Arizona.

208 pages.

Casanova & Ratkevich. Locations of fossils in the U.S., cataloging, and preserving.

 240 pages.

Rygle. Newly revised, these guides give state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the U.S. has to offer, and affordable "fee-dig" sites where they can be found. Includes maps, illustrations and B/W photo's.

Comfort. For those seeking natural collectibles in the sunshine state, geologic surprises abound. Minerals and fossils are in abundance. Quarry cuts and off shore coral forests showcase the state's treasures. Explore collecting sites across the state. Includes maps, color photos, and extensive information on clubs, museums.

160 pages.

Bearce. Features 90 collecting sites with photos, topographic maps and GPS coordinates. Covers basic science of minerals, fossils, and fluorescents with geological formations at each site and the propter ties of minerals.

402 pages.

Lambert. Excellent basic reference to the ingredients and processes that forged our planet. Diagrams, maps, and photos.

256 pages.

Cross & Zeitner. A full color exploration of geodes written by two highly respected authors. This is an extensive look into the fascinating world of geodes from how they are created, where they are mined, to the exquisite variety of crystal forms within.

304 pages.

Johnson. Complete guide to collecting rocks, minerals, bottles and relics from gem fields and ghost towns throughout WA, OR, ID, MT and WY. Detailed maps.

48 pages.