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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?Try magazine subscriptions
Rocks and Minerals
Devoted to collecting minerals, rocks, and fossils. Oldest in the nation.
Been here since 1926
Mineralogical Record A bit more
advanced. Geared towards the study and collecting of minerals
Lapidary Journal A gem and
jewelry magazine
Try the internet
My Links Page Will give you some idea of what is
out there.
Try some local museums
Try contacting local clubs
Try contacting mineral dealers
Try some books
One free source may be your local library
A beginner book that I like is Rocks and Minerals by Herbert Zim. It
is written for younger readers but has quite a bit of information
http://www.amazon.com/Rocks-Minerals-Herbert-Zim/dp/B000NXI3B2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217100103&sr=1-5
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