--- product_id: 26662360 title: "Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses" price: "AR$80015" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/26662360-collecting-rocks-gems-and-minerals-identification-values-and-lapidary-uses store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses **Price:** AR$80015 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses - **How much does it cost?** AR$80015 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/26662360-collecting-rocks-gems-and-minerals-identification-values-and-lapidary-uses) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This revised and expanded guide is a rockhound's must-have resource Easy to use and lavishly illustrated, this edition of Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals serves as an introduction for beginners while also including valuable technical information for seasoned collectors. This guide takes you from novice to knowledgeable enthusiast in no time and features: • An easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • 800+ beautiful color photographs • Values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Both lapidary and mineral display materials • Decades of rock-collecting know-how from the author Includes a foreword by Johann Zenz, world-renowned agate expert, author and lecturer. Review: Great for collectors! - Got this for my husband, big rock hound. He really enjoyed reading and adding this to his library. Has great information and easy to read. Review: Great resource - Very nice close up pictures. This is a perfect gift for an adult or older child who is interested in minerals. Good information on several minerals. Easy to use. Nice resource. Cover is not completely hardback quality but is sturdy. Binding is very tight. Nice colorful illustrations and easy text to read. Great addition to a collector and home library. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #143,545 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Antique & Collectible Jewelry (Books) #65 in Research Reference Books #71 in Rocks & Minerals | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,695 Reviews | ## Images ![Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91eYtA-noYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for collectors! *by A***) on January 12, 2026* Got this for my husband, big rock hound. He really enjoyed reading and adding this to his library. Has great information and easy to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource *by J***E on June 17, 2024* Very nice close up pictures. This is a perfect gift for an adult or older child who is interested in minerals. Good information on several minerals. Easy to use. Nice resource. Cover is not completely hardback quality but is sturdy. Binding is very tight. Nice colorful illustrations and easy text to read. Great addition to a collector and home library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and beautifully done. *by J***N on May 17, 2016* I love the flexibound binding. I think this binding will result in the book's pages not coming out eventually as it is well used in the field. The paper is thick, white, glossy and has brilliantly colored pictures that are absolutely beautiful. Not only do the high quality pictures help me identify rocks, it is so beautiful that I just enjoy browsing through the book. I'm a complete novice and love rocks more than I like to admit. But I have to say, that I ALMOST enjoy going through this book as much as going through my rocks. Patti Polk writes in a style so that I remain interested and want to continue to learn. It's no wonder since she wrote the book for novices as she states, "ease of use is a priority, with special emphasis on the beginning collector". I especially enjoyed the sections "Introduction to Collecting Rocks and Minerals", "How to Locate and Collect Rocks and Minerals", and "Use and Care of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones". Who knows, with great books like this that make learning fun, I may get past the novice stage at some point --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/26662360-collecting-rocks-gems-and-minerals-identification-values-and-lapidary-uses](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/26662360-collecting-rocks-gems-and-minerals-identification-values-and-lapidary-uses) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*