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Rockhounding in Alabama – What Rocks You Can Find and Where

Upcoming Rockhounding Events in Alabama Star Blue Quartz Streak: white Hardness: 7 Chemical Formula: SiO2 Star Blue Quartz is the state gemstone of Alabama. This variety of quartz boasts a stunning blue color due to inclusions, commonly of fibrous magnesioriebeckite or crocidolite. This variety of quartz can be found near the Flint River on the…

Rockhounding in Arizona – What Rocks You Can Find and Where

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….

Open Geodes With Me!

Open Geodes With Me!

Opening a Trancas & Keokuk Geode on a Wet Tile Saw I cut open and reveal a two geodes on a 10″ Tile Saw! Cutting geodes on a saw can be an excellent way to open your treasure, but please be safe if you try this at home! Always wear appropriate protective gear, especially safety…