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Top 10 Rock Collecting Sites In The US (Don't Miss These!)

Here is the ultimate list of the top rock collecting sites in the US! Included is info on what you'll find and many other tips for each location.

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

How To Dig Your Own Crystals

When we were kids, we all kinda wanted to be archaeologists right? Or was that just me? Well, you actually can dig your own crystals. In this post I'm going to explain ways you can dig your own crystals. What Is Crystal Digging? Crystal digging, aka rockhounding, is where you go out in nature and find your own crystals and gemstones. It can be every bit as exciting as it sounds. To find your own crystals in nature is a great activity. It can also be a bit challenging. I'm here to talk about…

How To Find Geodes! The Ultimate Guide + (Fun Facts About Geodes)

Geodes are the ultimate hidden treasure! And to find one yourself is exhilerating. Learn what geodes are, how they're formed, and WHERE TO FIND GEODES!

Geology Apps for Identifying and Learning About Rocks and Minerals - Learning Online Blog

If you've got a rock hound in the family, I have some geology apps for you today that he's going to love! These apps as a whole have mineral charts, classification, guides, dictionaries, picture galleries, a Mohs Hardness Scale, and many other features. They are best suited for teens and adults. They can be used

How to Identify Your Rocks: Full Guide With Helpful Tools – Rockhound Resource

One of the most common frustrations we have as rock collectors is identifying the cool rocks we find. It's fun to discover a cool-looking rock and add it to your collection, but it can often be difficult to know exactly what it is you've found. I have found that there aren't a lot of great ...

The Ultimate Guide To Rockhounding Tools and Supplies

Here are the top rockhounding tools that are available today. We've narrowed the list down to the best tools you should add to your rockhounding tool kit.

No Tools? No Problem!: Learn How to Polish Them with Sandpaper!

Unlock the hidden beauty in your rocks with this easy DIY tutorial on how to polish them using sandpaper! Learn the step-by-step process and transform your rocks into gems in no time! #rockpolishing #DIY #rockhounding

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This beautiful specimen of Ethiopian opal contains a wide variety of coloration. It contains flashes of red, green, and blue with a white to gray base color. This specimen weighs 443.20 carats, and is available for purchase on our etsy store. #opal #opals #ethiopianopal #crystalopal #whiteopal #gem #gems #gemstones #crystal #crystals #etsy
Uncleaned Amazonite - Terminated Single Crystal of 5.37 Pounds! - 😍🥳 - One of the Top Specimens of the 2018 Rockhounding Season - I’m Still Cleaning this Enormous Single Crystal - Terminated Amazonite Microcline Feldspar Crystal from Rampart Range, Douglas County, CO — #GEMandM #Amazonite #Minerals #Rocks #Crystals #FineMinerals #Rockhound #Geology #Gemstones #Colorado
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