[meteorite-list] How to do it your self

I am wondering how a person can learn to identify mineral content of rocks? I am always seeing olivine 49.2%, ect. and so forth. Are there any books I could buy or check out at my library that would teach me to do this that you all might recommend personally. I am sure the one rock I have is

Re: [meteorite-list] How to do it your self

Dear Dana (and other mineral identification newbies); May I suggest acquiring my favorite book and this is one you should own. Audubon Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals (about $22). By reading it each winter when it is cold out, you will gradually become familiar with minerals and minerals