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Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide: Where & How to Dig, Pan, and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals - 4 Volumes (Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides)

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A real disappointment. I have looked over the "Quadrant" series by Eckart and it was much better. I would recommend a book search for the "Gems and Minerals of America" by Jay Ellis Ransom, it has much more comprehensive information and a lot more than even the "Quadrant" series contains. But of course local "collecting guides" are even better. Contact the clubs in the area you are going to visit and see if they will let you go on one of their field trips or suggest a location. I'm VP of the Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society, we would love to take you on a trip.

Very few sites listed, and mostly out-of-date info. Of no use in planning a trip. Save your money.

I personally have not purchased THIS book (SW) but have purchased the others in the series. I bought SE, NE and NW site unseen hoping it was something like Eckert's series. I was very disapointed. Very few sites are listed, most of those are very well known sites. In fact all of the sites listed in some states are only for mining or mineral museums! This may be a good book for kids or someone just getting started, but since Eckert's book has been republished, I really would point them there first. In fact, 5 minutes on the web can locate all the mining museums located in this book. Save your money for the Eckert series.

From locating gem and mineral sites to costs, tips on technique, and collecting basics for new prospectors, this provides gem hunters with a solid coverage on everything needed to locate and identify a find. Also included: mine tours and museums, gem and mineral sites, and travel information particular to the region in mention. Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide covers Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and Kansas but the gem hunting details will prove accessible to an even wider audience.