The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. : Where & How to Dig, Pan, and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals : Southwest States

Learn Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals

Southwest

Whether you’re an experienced rockhound or "prospector," or digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich...or at the very least, have fun trying.

This guide offers you easy to use information on the ins and outs of "fee-dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are.

Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, having them made into jewelry, and further pursuing an exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby.

*Equipment and Clothing: What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself)

*Mining Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods

*Gem and Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees, and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping facilities and more.

*Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for).

*Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state.

*Other Features: Where to find your birthstone...your anniversary stone...your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more!