noun
- the hobby of searching for and collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gemstones
Examples
- She spent her weekend rockhounding in the desert, searching for interesting specimens.
- Rockhounding requires basic tools like a hammer, chisel, and collection bag.
- The national park offers guided rockhounding tours for beginners.
- His passion for rockhounding led him to discover several rare minerals.
- Many rockhounding enthusiasts travel to remote locations to find unique stones.
- The rockhounding club meets monthly to share their latest finds.