With a lifetime of field experience (15 years in Western NorthĬarolina), I have included all of the 'honey holes' that produce With over 100 specimen and site photos to help identify minerals in theįield. Help any rock hound uncover hidden treasure. The book is an indispensable reference sure to What to look for and what restrictions or fees apply, with excellent Rock hound from Leicester, Jacquot thoroughly covers 55 of the bestĬollecting sites in the region and gives detailed information about James Jacquot Jr.'s book, Rock, Gem and Mineral Collecting Jewel of a Book ! Perhaps the most valuable resource in rockhounding is found in Richard Review was published in Our State magazine, which features theīest resources for North Carolina. He has also appeared on North Carolina television discussing mines and Has had numerous articles published on mining and mineral collecting in Rock & Gem magazine and many local mineral club publications. Of the 'Mineral Minute' on 'Nature News' radio NOTE: This book is outdated and no longer for sale.įor more information on what sites are closed, or updated site status visit this link

Mason's ruby and sapphire mine