Cutting a Moroccan Geode with a Tile Saw
Moroccan Geodes seem to be the easiest geodes to buy, at least near me. Most rock shops carry them, but don’t seem to have even more local geodes like Keokuk. This week, I went to Touchstone Beads, one of my favorite shops in Springfield. I selected a medium and large Moroccan geode with a plan…
Springfield’s Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show 2019
Last weekend, October 19th and 20th, Dan & I explored the Springfield Rock Show. Hosted at the Expo Center, it was only a short walk from my office. Unfortunately for me, that meant that I visited three times over the weekend. This show was excellent, showcasing rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils from 25 vendors from…
Rockhounding in Missouri – What Rocks You Can Find and Where
Geology of Missouri Missouri is located on the North American Craton. The NA Cration is an ancient geologic struction. It makes up the core basement rock forming the North American continent. Above the basement rock, making up the core of all continents, you can find bedrock. Bedrock is a dense, hard rock which in Missouri…
Rockhounding Safety Tools
Safety should always be your number one goal when you’re hunting for your next treasure. There are a few rockhounding safety tools that have proven themselves to be indispensable in the field. Here are some essentials that can get you started on your rock hunting adventure. Whether you’re in your back yard or the Dugway…
