The Safety Equipment shown on this page is good to protect while you are field collecting. In many commercial sites, like quarries, safety equipment is required to have access to the site.
Sledge Hammer - 4 to 16 Pounds
Used for breaking large rocks
Blocking Hammer - About 2 Pounds
For breaking small boulders and for pounding Chisels into cracks in rocks.
Geology Hammer - Pointed Tip
Breaking small boulders and small rocks and spliting crevasses open.
Geology Hammer - Chisel Tip
Great for splitting layered rocks that contain fossils.
Rock Chisel - Pointed
Splitting rocks and breaking open cracks in rocks.
Rock Chisel - Flat Point
Splitting rocks and breaking open cracks in rocks.
Eye Protection
Protect eyes from flying rock chips and dust.
Hard Hat
Protection from falling rocks.
Safety Shoes or Boots
The Safety Equipment shown on this page is good to protect while you are field collecting. In many commercial sites, like quarries, safety equipment is required to have access to the site.
Gold Pan
Geology Field Guides
Where to find rocks