Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 130 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.

About the author

Garret Romaine, an avid rockhound, fossil collector, and gem hunter, is the author of Gem Trails of Oregon, Gem Trails of Washington, and Rockhounding Idaho (FalconGuides) as well as a columnist for Gold Prospectors magazine. He lives in Spokane, WA.

Product details

• Authors: Garret Romaine, Garret Romaine
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 19.05.2026
• EAN: 9781493089833
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-8983-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Falcon Pocket Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; NATURE / Rocks & Minerals, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Travel & holiday guides, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, Travel and holiday guides, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest, Western & Pacific Coast states, Geology & The Lithosphere, US West: Mountain States