Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2021 9:58:51 GMT -7
So you've decided to go out rockhounding. What do you need to take along?
On your person:
1. A pocket knife with a blade you don't mind dulling.
IF the knife does not scratch the rock it is hard enough to be a keeper.
IF the knife scratches the rock it is usually a "leaverite" where it is.
2. A rock hammer, chisels, and goggles.
Often keepers are wedged in and need to be pried out.
3. A bucket, backpack, cart, sack - something to carry your finds.
Pockets fill up fast.
4. An emergency kit!
The unexpected happens. A pocket size medical kit, matches, a whistle, a signalling mirror, cell phone, AND be sure family and friends know approximately where you are going!
In your vehicle:
Blankets, coats, a large medical kit, shovels, picks, material to get your vehicle unstuck . . .
On your person:
1. A pocket knife with a blade you don't mind dulling.
IF the knife does not scratch the rock it is hard enough to be a keeper.
IF the knife scratches the rock it is usually a "leaverite" where it is.
2. A rock hammer, chisels, and goggles.
Often keepers are wedged in and need to be pried out.
3. A bucket, backpack, cart, sack - something to carry your finds.
Pockets fill up fast.
4. An emergency kit!
The unexpected happens. A pocket size medical kit, matches, a whistle, a signalling mirror, cell phone, AND be sure family and friends know approximately where you are going!
In your vehicle:
Blankets, coats, a large medical kit, shovels, picks, material to get your vehicle unstuck . . .