Using a geological hammer technique

Question 1

What is the purpose of using a geological hammer?

Answer 1

provide a fresh (un-weathered) rock surface to examine

Question 2

What should you ensure before using a geological hammer?

Answer 2

adequately protected (gloves, safety goggles) and it is safe to use a hammer

Question 3

What should you look for in the rock to make using geo hammer easier?

Answer 3

Find a protruding corner or edge on the rock that would be susceptible to being knocked off

Question 4

Why should you make sure there in close proximity when using geo hammer?

Answer 4

away from debitage or splintering

Question 5

How should you hit the rock with the geo hammer?

Answer 5

Firmly hit the rock perpendicular to the feature you are trying to knock off