How to Hunt for Rocks
Find a mineral site close to you: Google should provide some options, or you could ask around., Ensure you have the right equipment: See the list of things you'll need below. , Make a very good map of where you're going., Have a go at it: Pay close...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a mineral site close to you: Google should provide some options
Alternatively, just go on the hunt yourself.
There are certain areas that harbor a lot of a single type of rock, so if you are looking for something specific, like geodes, you may want to research areas where they are common. -
Step 2: or you could ask around.
, Often, the sites will be in the middle of a wild, trail-less area. , Remember:
You're looking for things that you usually don't even notice.
Look for shiny specimens in particular; this usually makes for good collecting material. , -
Step 3: Ensure you have the right equipment: See the list of things you'll need below.
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Step 4: Make a very good map of where you're going.
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Step 5: Have a go at it: Pay close attention to the ground.
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Step 6: Identify what you find: Use a mineral identification book to identify the types of specimens you find.
Detailed Guide
Alternatively, just go on the hunt yourself.
There are certain areas that harbor a lot of a single type of rock, so if you are looking for something specific, like geodes, you may want to research areas where they are common.
, Often, the sites will be in the middle of a wild, trail-less area. , Remember:
You're looking for things that you usually don't even notice.
Look for shiny specimens in particular; this usually makes for good collecting material. ,
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