spiceman848
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2016
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Post by spiceman848 on Dec 26, 2016 22:08:15 GMT -5
 Santa gave me this rock book so maybe I will learn to ID my own rocks. Hope Santa is not going to hold his breath and wait.  I will read the book and do my best. Nice color photos in the book and I am a picture type of guy. LOL |
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metalsmith
Cave Dweller 
Member since October 2012
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Post by metalsmith on Dec 27, 2016 6:14:08 GMT -5
Pictures are great but don't tell you much about the occurrence, habit, hardness, SG, refractivity. Program yourself to read just one rock type before bed each night and it will soak in while you sleep. Try to recall the essentials in the morning. When you can, move on one. If not, re-read. Try to get off page 1 by the end of the week  ! |
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 27, 2016 10:15:28 GMT -5
Most of the rock books show pictures of ideal specimens. Don't expect the ones you find to look nearly as nice.
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Post by Pat on Dec 27, 2016 11:26:59 GMT -5
I suspect you will look at it again and again. Enjoy!
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vera
spending too much on rocks
Member since December 2016
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Post by vera on Dec 30, 2016 14:42:53 GMT -5
Santa was good to you - wish I had thought to ask for a new one. I bought my copy of The Audubon Society Field Guide in 1981, so I know it is outdated.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 30, 2016 15:44:23 GMT -5
Cool,I have the same book in my collection.....It has helped me ID a few stones..
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