Rockhounding Utah
A Guide to Utah's Best Rock, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Collecting Sites
Discover the incredible mineral wealth of the Beehive State with Rockhounding Utah by William A. Kappele. Part of FalconGuides' trusted Rockhounding Series, this comprehensive field guide showcases more than 90 of Utah's premier collecting locations, complete with detailed maps, GPS coordinates, driving directions, collecting tips, and fascinating geological information. Whether you're searching for topaz, red beryl, geodes, trilobite fossils, agates, obsidian, or colorful minerals, this guide is an indispensable companion for every Utah rockhounding adventure. (rowman.com)
Completely updated in its Second Edition, this field guide helps collectors of all experience levels locate productive collecting areas while providing valuable information about Utah's unique geology, public lands, and collecting regulations. From the famous Topaz Mountain region to the Dugway Geode Beds and Uinta Mountains, you'll find everything you need to plan a successful collecting trip. (rowman.com)
Perfect For
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Rockhounds
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Mineral collectors
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Gem hunters
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Fossil collectors
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Gold prospectors
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Geology students
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Outdoor adventurers
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Families
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Camping enthusiasts
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Metal detectorists
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Nature lovers
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Utah travelers
What You'll Discover
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Topaz collecting locations
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Red beryl localities
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Dugway Geode Beds
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Trilobite fossil sites
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Agate and jasper deposits
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Obsidian and volcanic glass
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Quartz crystals and geodes
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Fluorite and calcite occurrences
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Public collecting areas
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Scenic geological destinations
Features
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Written by William A. Kappele
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Fully updated Second Edition
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Covers 90+ rockhounding locations
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Detailed maps and GPS coordinates
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Easy-to-follow driving directions
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Full-color photographs
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Collecting tips and site descriptions
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Public land and access information
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Part of the acclaimed FalconGuides Rockhounding Series
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Approximately 320 pages (rowman.com)
Benefits
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Discover Utah's best public collecting locations
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Learn where to find world-famous Utah gemstones and fossils
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Navigate collecting sites with confidence using maps and GPS coordinates
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Better understand Utah's unique geology and mineral resources
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Plan successful rockhounding adventures throughout the state
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Suitable for both beginning and experienced collectors
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Utah rockhounding kit with:
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Roadside Geology of Utah by Halka Chronic
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A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah, 2nd Edition by Alan J. Chenworth
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Collecting Fluorescent Minerals, 2nd Edition by Stuart Schneider
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Rock Pick
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10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe
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Pocket Microscope
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Sample Bags
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Plastic Specimen Boxes
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Handheld GPS
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Rockhounding Utah
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Author: William A. Kappele
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Series: FalconGuides Rockhounding Series
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Edition: Second Edition
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Publisher: Falcon Guides
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Publication Date: 2022
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: Approximately 320
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Includes: Maps, GPS Coordinates, Full-Color Photographs & Collecting Tips
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Language: English
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Subject: Utah Rockhounding, Minerals, Gemstones & Fossils (rowman.com)
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know Utah is one of the premier destinations in North America for rockhounding, mineral collecting, and outdoor exploration. Rockhounding Utah gives you the expert guidance needed to locate the state's finest collecting sites while learning about the geology that created them. Whether you're hunting for topaz, digging for trilobites, searching for geodes, or adding unique mineral specimens to your collection, this trusted field guide is an essential resource for every Utah adventure.
A complete guide to finding, collecting and preparing the state's gems and minerals.
Includes:
- Maps
- GPS Coordinates
- Suggested Tools and Techniques
- Land-use regulations and restrictions
- Information on nearby camping
- List of the state's rockhound clubs
- Additional information on rock shops, attractions and local history
