I've always been fascinated by rocks and fossils -- some people call it "rockhounding". Are you familiar with the term (or hobby?!)
Heard of it but would love to know what it means?
It's basically the study and collecting of rocks and mineral specimens for fun.
Ok so its like amatuer geology?
*Exactly* the name for it. Basically, the first amateur geologists were prospectors looking for valuable minerals and gemstones to make money.