John Rakowski, General Geology of the Pikes Peak Batholith

John Rakowski will give a presentation about the general geology of the Pikes Peak Batholith along with suggestions on prospecting and collecting methodology.  There will be examples at the meeting of the rock types discussed as well as hints on identification of minerals.   Even experienced collectors can mix up identifications of topaz, quartz and fluorite.
John is a retired exploration geologist and a hobbyist mineral collector with more than 50 years experience in the Pikes Peak region.