FIELD CARD · 024
SPECIMENLOCALITYNOTES
A6
Specimen field card
Locality, ID, properties, notes and a future QR link to the Journal.
The field bench
Gear, printables and know-how that earn space in your pack.
Practical resources for collecting, tumbling, teaching and documenting — with transparent recommendations and a little RockLicker personality.
FIELD GEAR
CAMP BENCH
GOODSCOLLECTINGTumbling bench
Know when the stone is ready for the next stage.
Visual checkpoints matter more than another 2,000-word forum thread.
01RoughSort by hardness & fracture
→
02CoarseShape + remove pits
→
03MediumRefine the surface
→
04PolishClean shine, no haze
Ready to move on?
No deep pits, no sharp corners you don't want, and the whole batch has a similar finish.
Common mistake
Moving stages too early. Polish cannot fix shape problems left behind in coarse grind.
Journal it
Save material type, batch dates and results so the next load starts smarter.
Printable field tools
Designed to live in a clipboard, not a filing cabinet.
Each printable mirrors the visual language of the site and connects to the digital Journal.
FIELD CARD · 024JUNIOR FIELD QUEST
LOOK CLOSER.□ Two different textures
□ A visible crystal face
□ Evidence of erosion
□ One photo-only find
ROCKLICKER CLASSROOM
1 page
Family field challenge
Observation-first prompts that work almost anywhere.
FIELD DAYEXPLORE. COLLECT. PROSPECT.
PACK + VERIFY
□ Water
□ Sun protection
□ First aid
□ Offline map
□ Sun protection
□ First aid
□ Offline map
□ Land status
□ Weather
□ Access
□ Collection rules
□ Weather
□ Access
□ Collection rules
A5
Trip checklist
The boring things that make the interesting things safer.
Gear guide
Recommend less. Explain more.
Affiliate income can fit the brand only if recommendation quality stays visibly separate from commission.
STARTER
First rockhound kit
Hand lens, eye protection, field bag, marker, gloves and a notebook before you buy a toolbox of gadgets.
- Best for: beginners
- Priority: safety + observation
- Skip: specialized tools
FAMILY
Family field day
Comfort and logistics first: water, sun protection, first aid, navigation and specimen storage.
- Best for: day trips
- Priority: comfort + safety
- Bonus: scavenger hunt
BENCH
Tumbling setup
Tumbler, grit, ceramic media, strainers and storage — with clear upgrade advice only when it matters.
- Best for: home hobby
- Priority: simple workflow
- Track batches in Journal
Trust rule: RockLicker should never rank a product higher because the affiliate commission is better.
RockLicker goods
Let the merch have the fun.
The core tools stay credible. Hats, mugs, patches and notebooks can carry the personality.
FIELD CAP
RockLicker Field Research
Understated enough for a real trip.
CAMP MUG
Explore. Collect. Prospect.
Field bench fuel.
PATCH / STICKER
Official Dirt Inspector
Exactly where the joke belongs.
Resource principle
Help people become better rockhounds.
Good resources improve observation, documentation, safety and responsible collecting — not just shopping carts.
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