Colorado Rockhounding by Stephen M. Voynick
A Complete Guide to Colorado's Minerals, Gemstones & Fossil Collecting
Discover the incredible geological diversity of Colorado with Colorado Rockhounding: A Guide to Minerals, Gemstones, and Fossils by Stephen M. Voynick. Widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive field guides available, this classic reference helps rockhounds, prospectors, mineral collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts locate and identify Colorado's rich variety of minerals, gemstones, fossils, and historic mining districts.
From agates on the eastern plains to gold-bearing streams in the Rockies and gemstone localities high in the mountains, this guide combines geology, mining history, and collecting information into one indispensable resource for exploring the Centennial State.
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What You'll Learn
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Where to find minerals, gemstones, and fossils throughout Colorado
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Colorado's major mining districts and geological formations
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How to identify common rocks and minerals
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Gold panning opportunities
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Gemstone collecting locations
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Fossil collecting information
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Collecting ethics and safety tips
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Colorado geology and mining history
Features
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Written by renowned geologist and author Stephen M. Voynick
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Comprehensive statewide collecting guide
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Covers minerals, gemstones, fossils, and gold
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Detailed site descriptions and geological background
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Easy-to-follow organization
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Maps and collecting information
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Historical mining insights
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Approximately 372–392 pages, depending on edition and printing
Benefits
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Discover hundreds of collecting opportunities across Colorado
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Learn the geology behind Colorado's famous mineral deposits
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Plan productive rockhounding and prospecting trips
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Better identify your finds in the field
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Gain valuable knowledge from one of the West's most respected geology authors
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Excellent reference for both beginners and experienced collectors
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Colorado field library with:
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Colorado Gold & Gems Map: Then & Now
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Colorado Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now
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Finding Gold in Colorado, Volume 2: The Wandering Prospector
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Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe
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Pocket Microscope
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Colorado Rockhounding: A Guide to Minerals, Gemstones, and Fossils
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Author: Stephen M. Voynick
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Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
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Length: Approximately 372–392 Pages
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Language: English
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Subject: Colorado Minerals, Gemstones, Fossils & Rock Collecting
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful rockhounding starts with reliable information. Colorado Rockhounding has earned its reputation as one of the premier guides to Colorado's mineral and gemstone collecting opportunities. Whether you're searching for agates, fossils, crystals, or placer gold, this trusted guide provides the geological knowledge, collecting locations, and historical background to help you make the most of every adventure in Colorado's remarkable outdoors.
Colorado Rockhounding is a complete guide to the state's rich and varied mineral, gemstone, and fossil sources. In Colorado, rockhounds may pick agate and petrified wood from the vast Great Plains, follow dinosaur tracks on hogback ridges, pan gold in mountain streams, hunt gemstones on towering peaks, and search for metal sulfide minerals in historic mining districts.
