Introduction to collecting rocks and minerals -- What are rocks and minerals? -- How to locate and collect rocks and minerals -- Use and care of rocks, minerals, and gemstones -- Buying and selling rocks, minerals, and gemstones --

Collectible materials for lapidary use and display : Crystalline quartz ; Cryptocrystalline quartz

chalcedony, agate, jasper ; Pseudomorphs

fossils, petrified wood ; Cabochon materials ; Faceting materials ; Display materials

carving and ornamental materials, architectural materials ; Organic materials ; Out of this world ; Just for fun

Mineral display specimens : Mineral identification ; Minerals

Glossary.

Glossary.