LaRune’s ROCKPECKER Notes – A Mineral Prospector’s Primer – Hardcover

A classic reference for the serious rockhound, mineral enthusiast, and gold prospector. LaRune’s ROCKPECKER Notes: A Mineral Prospector’s Primer by T. D. LaRune brings together a wealth of practical information on geology, rocks, minerals, and prospecting.

This in-depth book explores structural geology, placer concepts, mineral recognition and identification, and pre-assay chemical testing. It also includes hundreds of tips, clues, hints, and tricks of the trade to help readers build their knowledge and make better sense of the materials they encounter in the field.

With its substantial hardcover format and extensive content, this is a valuable addition to a prospector’s reference library. It is an out-of-print title that can be difficult to find, making it especially appealing to collectors and experienced prospectors looking for a useful reference.

Book Details

• Title: LaRune’s ROCKPECKER Notes: A Mineral Prospector’s Primer

• Author: T. D. LaRune

• Format: Hardcover / hardback

• Publisher: Skill/Quest

• ISBN-10: 1886499004

• ISBN-13: 9781886499003

• Length: Approximately 543 pages

A worthwhile book for anyone interested in mineral prospecting, rockhounding, geology, and the science behind finding and identifying valuable minerals.