Rockhounding Texas is a complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing Texas' gems & minerals. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, and petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Texas points the way to the state's best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land.Look inside to find:•⊂ Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates•⊂ Suggested tools and techniques•⊂ Land-use regulations and legal restrictions•⊂ Contact information for land managers•⊂ Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history
