Identification Obsidian Identification Sheet Volcanic glass that looks like a mineral but technically isn't — and produces the sharpest natural edges known.
Identification Feldspar Identification Sheet The mineral that makes up 60% of the Earth's crust — and still trips up new collectors.
Identification Pyrite (Fool's Gold) Identification Sheet How to tell pyrite from actual gold — and why every newcomer gets fooled at least once.
Member Benefits Certification and Event Discounts Member pricing on credentials, the annual meeting, publications, and ARE Field Shop gear.
Member Benefits Chapter Events and Field Trips Local chapter meetings, mentorship, committees, and member field trips throughout the year.
Member Benefits Member Field Guide Library Access Full access to the ARE field guide and identification library, including printable specimen cards.
Identification Quartz Identification Sheet Field identification cues for quartz and its common varieties, with a decision path for separating it from lookalikes.
Field Guides Map Reading for Weekend Field Teams How to read topographic and geologic maps well enough to plan a safe, productive day in the field.
Field Guides Field Guide to Common Minerals A pocket reference to the rock-forming and collectible minerals Rockies meet most often, organized by the properties you can test in the …
