Rockhounding in New Jersey – What Rocks You Can Find and Where
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Muscovite Mica Streak: White Hardness: 2 – 2.5 Chemical Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2 Muscovite is the most common mineral of the mica family. It is an important rock-forming mineral present in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Like other micas it readily cleaves into thin transparent sheets. Muscovite sheets have a pearly to vitreous luster on their surface….
Crystal Cave Reopens in Springfield after 10-Year Hiatus
Opened in 1893, Crystal Cave is located just north of Springfield, Missouri. After being for sale for quite some time, the new owners have reopened the local attraction with a few added features. Visitors can now shop in the gift shop, play a round of mini golf, or enjoy a trackless train ride filled with…
Rockhounding in South Carolina – What Rocks You Can Find and Where
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Rockhounding in Arizona – What Rocks You Can Find and Where
Upcoming Rockhounding Events in Arizona Turquoise Turquoise is Arizona’s most important gem material. This gem ranks top in value per production and is the most widely known of Arizona’s gemstones. Most collectors consider American Turquoise to be the finest in the world and Arizona to be the state that the best blue Turquoise comes from….