Download or read book Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals written by John Sinkankas and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations, Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals is an essential for anyone interested in field collecting. This guide covers how to extract, trim, preserve, store and exhibit specimens, as well as the geology of mineral formation, making it a must-have for every hobbyist.