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“Andalusite — Road-cut on Route 102, opposite Connecticut cemetery. In a dark to light gray phyllite schist, pink andalusite crystals or darker crystals with oriented inclusions that resemble a cross or flower (var. chiastolite). Some are white partially altered tomuscovite. Small garnet crystals are also visible in some specimens.” Read more...

Crater of Diamonds is truly a unique experience, allowing visitors to hunt for their own real diamonds. Explore the 37 acre state park located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas and hunt for a variety of rocks, minerals, and gemstones.   Take advantage of onsite amenities, including walking trails, picnic sites, 47 campsites, and the Diamond Springs Water Park. There is also a Read more...

Peggy’s Rock shop is located in the Coffelt Craft Village in Branson, Missouri. Browse their expansive collection of rocks, minerals, fossils, and unique gifts, with new items added all the time.   From agates to geodes, Peggy’s has a wide variety of items available. Make sure to add this shop as a “must see” to any trip to Branson Missouri. Read more...

The Natural History Museum of Utah is a wealth of knowledge featuring artifacts and fossils from the Salt Lake Valley. Explore their numerous collections and take part in a wide variety of programs and events.   The Natural History Museum of Utah features a variety of collections including paleontology, anthropology, entomology, zoology, mineralogy, botany, and malacology.   The Mineralogy collection Read more...

The Golden Pioneer Museum has a very large variety of minerals from around the world. It is one of the largest mineral collections in the Ozarks and some of the highlights include quartz Crystal, Amethyst, Fluorite and Seenite Clusters. It also houses the world’s largest turquoise carving known, some of the world’s largest crystals, and a metorite display. There is Read more...

We are a museum that tells the story of Joplin and the Tri-State Mining District. By displaying our historical and mineral collections, we provide boundless inspiration for future generations to better understand the economic and social history of Joplin and the Tri-State Mining District. We have two distincly different museums for you to explore and experience. They both have different Read more...

Visit the Edward L. Clark Museum of Geology in Rolla, Missouri to view a variety of minerals and replicas of the Missouri Dinosaur. Be sure to take advantage of the resources available, including mineral identification by a geologist. The Edward L. Clark Museum of Geology is closed on Federal and State Holidays but otherwise is open weekdays from 8am to Read more...

The Bollinger County Museum of Natural History is celebrating 20 years of service to our region. Our museum showcases the treasures of our area both in natural history and historical exhibits. The Museum started as a committee of the Will Mayfield Heritage Foundation in 1998 but became our own 501c3 entity in 2004 founded by leaders of the community who Read more...