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Dan has always wanted to dig Quartz Crystals.  His dream came true a few weeks ago at the Ron Coleman Crystal Mine in Jesseville, Arkansas.  A small fee for a daily permit allows for loads of treasure hunting for as many crystals as you can find.  Mine tours are available also although we just couldn't seem to put our picks and shovels down long enough to get on the tour bus!  Take in the breathtaking scenery of lush green and forested rolling hills when you do dare to look up from the digging site.  Complimented by a premium quality mineral...

Fire and water, the perfect mix of natural elements. Together they make a visually stunning stone. Opal isn’t the most popular stone for mineral collections and interior design, but it should start climbing the list. There are many distinctive characteristics and qualities which make opal stand apart from other minerals. The Creation of Opal Known [...] The post Opal Stone is a Lover of Light appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals.

Gems and minerals have adorned human clothing, furniture, and living spaces for millennia. What is it that draws us in? Time hasn’t changed our love of gems and minerals much. Here are five top gems that never go out of style. Tourmaline This stone is different from most in that it comes in many, many [...] The post 5 Gems and Minerals that Never Go Out of Style appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals.