Rockhounding Nevada
A Field Guide to Nevada's Best Rock, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Collecting Sites
Discover the incredible mineral wealth of the Silver State with Rockhounding Nevada, an indispensable field guide for rockhounds, mineral collectors, gold prospectors, and outdoor adventurers. Written by renowned geologist William A. Kappele, this comprehensive FalconGuides resource features more than 100 collecting sites across Nevada, complete with GPS coordinates, driving directions, maps, geological information, and collecting tips.
From colorful opals and turquoise to agates, jaspers, quartz crystals, petrified wood, and historic gold-bearing regions, this guide helps collectors safely locate and identify some of Nevada's most sought-after minerals while exploring the state's spectacular deserts and mountain ranges.
Perfect For
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Rockhounds
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Mineral collectors
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Gem hunters
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Gold prospectors
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Metal detectorists
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Fossil enthusiasts
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Geology students
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Outdoor adventurers
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Off-road explorers
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Camping enthusiasts
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Prospecting clubs
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Nevada travelers
What You'll Discover
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Nevada's best public rockhounding sites
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Opal collecting locations
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Turquoise mining districts
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Agate and jasper deposits
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Quartz crystal collecting areas
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Petrified wood localities
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Gold-bearing regions
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Historic mining districts
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Geological formations
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Collecting regulations and safety tips
Features
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Written by geologist William A. Kappele
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Covers over 100 collecting locations
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GPS coordinates for each site
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Detailed driving directions
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Full-color photographs
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Maps and geological descriptions
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Mineral identification information
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Collecting tips for beginners and experienced hobbyists
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Part of the trusted FalconGuides Rockhounding series
Benefits
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Discover Nevada's premier rock and mineral collecting destinations
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Plan successful collecting trips using GPS coordinates and maps
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Learn to identify gemstones, minerals, and rocks
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Explore historic mining regions throughout Nevada
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Gain a better understanding of Nevada's unique geology
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Excellent field reference for collectors of every experience level
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Nevada rockhounding kit with:
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Where to Find Gold & Gems in Nevada by James Klein
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Nevada Lost Mines & Buried Treasures by Douglas McDonald
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA
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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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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Rockhounding Nevada
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Author: William A. Kappele
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Series: FalconGuides Rockhounding Series
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Format: Paperback
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Publisher: FalconGuides
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Length: Approximately 320 Pages
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Collecting Sites: 100+
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Includes: GPS Coordinates, Maps & Full-Color Photographs
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Language: English
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Subject: Nevada Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones & Fossils
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that Nevada offers some of the finest rockhounding opportunities anywhere in the United States. Rockhounding Nevada is an outstanding field guide that combines expert geological knowledge with practical collecting information, making it easy to discover the state's famous opals, turquoise, agates, jaspers, quartz crystals, and countless other mineral treasures. Whether you're planning your first collecting trip or you're an experienced rockhound looking for new destinations, this guide is an essential addition to your field library.
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
