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Where do I start?
If you are a beginner you may be wondering how should I start collecting? Where can I get ideas? see the link above.

Things to Bring on a Field Trip
The following lists are merely some suggestions to give you some ideas to choose from:
Hammer or Pick
Chisel
Goggles
Leather Gloves
Shovel
Steel Toe Boots
Hard Hats
First Aid Kit
Insect Repellant
Hat (sun protection)
Sunscreen
Food/Drink
Cloth Bags or Plastic Buckets (for carrying rocks)
Newspaper (for wrapping minerals needing protection)
Field guide book
Area (including street) Maps
Compass
Magnifying Glass

 

How to Polish Amber
Use fine sandpaper to remove crust.
Follow with medium steel wool.
Then use extra fine steel wool as a prepolish.
Polish the piece with toothpaste, car polish, or armorall using denin cloth.

Mineral Size Classifications
Cabinet minerals -  will fit in a 5" cube
Miniature minerals -  will fit in a 2" cube
Thumbnail minerals - will fit in a 1" cube
Micromount minerals - require magnification