Geology Resource Center at Stones on 5th  "The Beauty is in the Break"
We love everything about stones and geology at Stones on 5th and here are some excellent resource centers for comprehensive information. Much more information will be posted on the resource center as we develop and expand. Geology Resource Sites  US Geology Service
http://geology.usgs.gov
This is an excellent resource center by the US Geological Service. Information is provided on earthquake and volcanic activity, geomagnetism and more. For the scientifically and research inclined, much raw data collected by the USGS is available on the site.
www.geology.com
This is an extremely comprehensive and informative site with on general geology and earth science. Included are extensive geological and physical maps (state by state, national and international) and a job resource center. Fossil Web Sites  Trilobites - www.tirlobites.org
Trilobites lived over 300 million years ago and consisted of over 20,000 species. Their fossil remains are found on every continent however they became extinct before the dinosaurs. In an extremely comprehensive web site entirely devoted to trilobites, biologist Sam Gonn III details the fascinating story of these remarkable animals.
Rocks and Minerals Web Sites 
US Rock and Mineral Club List
www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/clublist.shtml
A list of over 900 rock and mineral clubs across the US - compiled and updated by Rockhounds John Betts Fine Minerals
www.johbetts-fineminerals.com
John Betts has been a New York mineral collector since 1989 and has sold over 39,000 specimens since that time. His web site features magnificently photographed mineral specimens for sale and demonstration as well as much information about collecting. Minedat Mineral Data Base
www.mindat.org
"Mindat.org is the largest mineral database and mineralogy reference web site on the internet. This site contains worldwide data on minerals, mineral collecting, mineral localities and other mineralogical information." Over 230,000 member photos are included and an extensive directory of over 1900 dealers and web sites is available. Included in each rock and mineral description is information on the chemical formula, physical properties, optical information as well as crystal structure. Videos and Lecture Series on Geology Geology Lectures by Dr. David Pearson on www.youtube.com This excellent overview of geology by Dr. David Pearson of Canada provides a comprehensive basic overview of the field. It is easy to understand and entertaining - including footage from the "Planet of Man Series" documentary series. Although airing originally in 1975 it still remains an excellent source of information about the field. It includes lectures on rocks and minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils, oceanic geology, mining and more. Engineering Geology on www.YouTube.com This is a comprehensive overview of approximately 40 lectures in engineering geology carried on YouTube by Professor Debasis Roy of the Indian Institute of Geology. In addition to several lectures giving an overview of issues in geology such as the nature of rocks, minerals, soil and water. Some of the later lectures provide technical engineering information. This series is part of a larger lecture series by of about 200 civil engineering lectures such as surveying, water conservation and more from Indian lecturers all available on YouTube. Rocks and Minerals Clubs in the US
US Rock and Mineral Club List
www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/clublist.shtml
A list of over 900 rock and mineral clubs across the US - compiled and updated by Rockhounds
Books on Geology and Earth Science
Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology
Written by EJ Tarbuck and FK Lutgens
Earth is a clearly written comprehensive and overview of all aspects of geology and earth science. It includes a CD with graphic illustrations of the concepts. It is designed as a textbook but may be easily read as a resource book. Included are instructor and student resources to reinforce the educational focus of the book. Roadside Geology & Geology Underfoot Series
Books available at www.geology.com
The Roadside Geology and Geology Underfoot Series of books provide an easy to read and very understandable overview or common geological formations that one might encounter while touring the US. There are over 30 states included in the series and they make the geology of the area familiar and approachable. The series is an excellent way start to appreciate the wonders in the geological landscape enveloping us.   
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