Identification Turquoise Identification Sheet One of the world's oldest ornamental stones — and one of the most frequently faked.
Identification Garnet Group Identification Sheet Not one mineral but a family — hard, dense, and found in almost every metamorphic rock Rockies encounter.
Identification Obsidian Identification Sheet Volcanic glass that looks like a mineral but technically isn't — and produces the sharpest natural edges known.
Identification Fluorite Identification Sheet The mineral that gave fluorescence its name — and comes in nearly every color imaginable.
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.
