AmateurGeologist.com is Resources on Geology
Amateur Geologist | Great stuff for geologists and rockhounds
Geology is the study of solid matter - rocks, minerals, soil and gemstones - that make up our planet. Rockhounding is a recreational activity in which individuals collect rocks and/or mineral specimens from their natural environment. Enthusiasts for this hobby are referred to as rockhounds. Amateur Geologist is an online provider of the vast array of tools and supplies that professional geologists, geology students, and rockhounds need to pursue their passion.
The site carries basic field gear for geologists and rockhounds, such as loupes and rock hammers, as well as more educational supplies such as books (especially for identification of samples) and rock and mineral collections. AmateurGeologist.com is home to many engaging products to introduce the young ones in your life to geology and science, from rock tumblers to fossil and crystal growing kits.
Product Types
Gear
Amateur Geologist provides all the practical gear needed for geologists and rockhounds. Basic rock and mineral collection tools, such as chisels, picks, bars and shovels, are available. They even have 29 different types of rock hammers and rock picks, which come in either chisel edges or pointed tips. Other basic gear includes vests, flashlights, sheath/holsters, safety products (such as goggles and compasses), as well as belts, bags, and cases. Once you've collected your samples with these tools, you can better inspect them with Amateur Geologist's array of loupes and magnifiers. You can also buy kits which include all the basic and necessary gear.
Books & Maps
Amateur Geologist stocks a huge number of geology and rockhounding books, including ones specific to the geology of your state or region. Other than books directly about the science and hobby, they also provide general books and maps which can enable the kind of back-country hiking and camping which gets you to the geological wonders you're searching for.
Novelties
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| Amateur Geologist also offers an educational discount; just provide an email address that is within the .edu educational domain, and a 5% discount will be deducted at checkout. | |||
From coffee and travel mugs to keychains, these geology-related novelties from Amateur Geologist make excellent gifts. Other products for fun and entertainment include posters, DVDs, and CDs.
Educational
For work either at home or in the classroom, Amateur Geologist has rock and mineral collections, and fossil collections, perfect for your use. With over 30 rock and mineral collections alone, you're sure to find the one tailored to your interest or lesson plan. For a more interactive approach, they also have science experiment kits (such as for crystal growing) from the Smithsonian and other sources.
Contact
- 1-866-RockPick (866-762-5742)
- Fax: 760-876-5429
Address
- 694 Tuttle Creek Rd
- PO Box 1076
- Lone Pine, CA 93545-1076
Shipping and returns
Amateur Geologist will ship their products using either UPS or the US Postal Service depending on your preference. The company strives to ship all UPS packages the same business day that they receive your order.
The site is a Controlscan.com and Geotrust.com verified online retailer. Orders are insured against damage and loss, and will be replaced at no cost. You are also welcome to return any products not to your satisfaction within 30 days.
