How To Display a Rock and Mineral Collection
So, you have your beautiful bounty of rocks, minerals, and gemstones, which is fantastic. Now you want to display them but don’t know where to start. No worries, we have the answers for displaying small rock collections, large rock collections, and rock collections for outdoors or gardens. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size fits all answer […]
Rocks for Tumbling in Your Rock Tumbler
Tumbling is a great way to learn about different types of rocks. However, you can enjoy tumbling even more if you use the best rocks you can find. So, “what are the best rocks for tumbling?” you may wonder! The best rocks to tumble are Agate, Sodalite, Quartz, Jasper, and Obsidian. But you can add […]
Popular Rocks That Glow Under UV Light
I’ve always loved the scene in the movie “Atlantis” when the princess’s necklace starts to glow. I remember begging my parents to visit Burger King just so I could get my very own! Little did I know back then that there were real glowing rocks out there in nature. Glowing rocks and crystals are typically […]
How To Get Started With Rockhounding
If rockhounding has sparked or piqued your interest, you’ll find everything you need to know about getting started right here. Let’s dive right into the basic knowledge you’ll need to get started with rockhounding. Rockhounding is exploring the great outdoors in search of and the collection of rocks, minerals, crystals, gemstones, and fossils. For some, […]
How Much is Agate Worth
Agate is a fairly common semiprecious stone collected by rock and mineral enthusiasts. Since it’s extremely popular collectors are always asking how much is their agate worth. So, I compiled the most recent sales data for agate and provided details below. I hope you enjoy. The value of an agate depends on several factors, including […]
What Is the Most Expensive Geode?
Geodes are a cluster of crystals that form inside an air pocket, water pocket, or other hollow patches inside the Earth. The most common are clear quartz and limestone geodes since they typically form near water deposits. However, amethyst and black calcite geodes are the most expensive. The most valuable geode ever found was the […]
How To Clean Raw Crystals With Muriatic Acid?
Muriatic acid, also known as hydrochloric acid, is used in a variety of ways. These include food production, cleaning patios, and removing unwanted blemishes from stones. Can you safely use this to cleanse your crystals, though? Muriatic acid can significantly harm you if it is on your skin or your eyes. Therefore, you should use […]
How Much Is Petrified Wood Worth?
Petrified wood is very popular among rock and mineral enthusiasts because you’re holding a piece of history in your hand. At one time the piece of wood was alive and growing and now you hold it in your hand and it’s a rock. Kind of cool when you let your imagination go. Petrified wood is […]
All About Rocks And Crystals Found On The Beach
Exploring the beach for various treasures has always been a favorite pass time of mine. When I was 11, I found a strange rock with a large hole in the center. Unsure of what this was, I started to do my research! Beach rocks are a subcategory of stones found in the ocean, shore, and […]
How to Choose the Best Rock Tumbler
I got my first rock tumbler when I was only eight years old. My first machine was a National Geographic machine, and it did a beautiful job polishing my rocks and minerals! I remember the beautiful red and black colors of the machine and barrel and my mother’s cheerful smile as I opened it on […]