Rockhounding in Illinois – What Rocks You Can Find and Where

Rockhounding in Illinois – What Rocks You Can Find and Where

ByCeleste

Exploring the Rocks of Illinois Even though Illinois does not have any mountain ranges or deep canyons, the geology of the state has many complexities. Known as the Prairie State, at first glance it seems an unlikely place to collect rock and mineral specimens. The rich prairies across Illinois are themselves derived from ancient rocks,…

sample of fluorite

Rockhounding in West Virginia – What Rocks You Can Find and Where

ByCeleste

Upcoming Rockhounding Events in West Virginia Bituminous Coal Hardness: 2 – 2.5 Streak: Black Chemical Formula: C137H97O9NS Bituminous Coal is one of the four recognized varieties of coal. It is the most abundant and it frequently used for heat generation, but it not as efficient as Anthracite Coal which is the highest grade of coal….