Rock, Mineral, and Gem Collecting

Looking for the best rock hammer for geology, paleontology or open cast mining? You've found it! The Estwing E30 Leather Grip Pointed Tip Rock Pick is a very high quality... keep reading →

Looking for the perfect tanzanite necklace? Tanzanite jewelry is reasonably expensive because it is so rare, but almost all gems that are mined are high-quality specimens... keep reading →

This marks the spot   On a drive through new territory for me, to meet a friend for a little fishing fun after work, I made a wrong turn. Yup- sure enough, I got to... keep reading →

All about crystals. And gold, pyrite, more. All about rock hounding. And beautiful images. keep reading →

Diamonds are the world's most coveted gemstone, with a long history tracing back as 6,000 years. Diamonds rank a 10, the highest possible ranking on Moh's Scale of Hardness.... keep reading →

Rockhounding makes a great excuse to mess around outdoors. But, it’s much more than that. Basically, many rockhounds are amateur geologists enjoying a captivating hobby,... keep reading →

Whether your a long-term collector or someone whose just looking to start a new hobby, theres no denying that finding an arrowhead in the wild is a trilling and exciting... keep reading →

We've all done it. Taken a walk, and before we know it our pockets are full of treasures we find along the way. My prize of choice is a rock that is carved by nature to fit... keep reading →

I've been told that the agates I find in South Mississippi are Lake Superior Agates, but they look similar to many agates found all around the world (not just one location).... keep reading →

3.58 Carat Blue Sapphire ready to be cut. It will yield about a 1 carat stone Our original plan was to leave the Boulder, Colorado area for Eugene, Oregon on July 5th. After... keep reading →