Minerals of Arizona: A Field Guide for Collectors

Minerals of Arizona: A Field Guide for Collectors by Bearce, Neil R.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780945005339.

USGS topographical maps, b&w photographs of site locations, and 16 pages of color mineral photographs highlight this guide to 57 sites in Arizona for mineral collectors. Prefaced by chapters on rockhound etiquette, mineralogy, and scientific properties of site specimens, this guide is designed for both the novice rockhound and the experienced collector. Bearce, a professional prospector and collector, also presents his site difficulty scale with which he rates travel to and exploration of the site, and the difficulty in extracting the specimens. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)