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5 Reasons Why Rocks Make a Great Gift
We have all been there.  A birthday or holiday gift is needed but what to get?  Wandering the mall or surfing the internet turns up nothing.  The pressure is on to find something unique, personable, impressive, thoughtful and  attractive.  Surprisingly a mineral specimen, stone  AKA a rock fits the bill.  Here’s why.  1.  Plain and simple Rocks are art.  Mother nature’s art.  There is nothing more natural, organic and earthly.  Some sparkle, some glimmer.  Some have beautiful patterns and striations of any color of the rainbow.  There are rocks made... Read more...
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Ultimate Guide: Mexican Food
So you’re thinking of attending the 2015 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase and now you’re wondering what would be the most Tucson thing you could do while here (that is, other than attend the grand daddy of its shows, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show). Many people would tell you that you have to [...] The post Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Ultimate Guide: Mexican Food appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Opal Stone is a Lover of Light
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. Read more...
Purple Paradise: Amethyst Stone in the Kitchen
Figs. Plums. Eggplant. Grapes. Blackberries. Purple is a color that simply belongs in the kitchen, and amethyst stone is the way to do it. Purple rarely occurs in nature, but when it does, the results are exquisite. The color itself is associated with imagination and inspiration and is believed to have calming effects on those [...] The post Purple Paradise: Amethyst Stone in the Kitchen appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Tips for Unique Kitchen Design: Agate
Over time, pockets in old lava flows fill with silica and the stunning mineral known as agate is formed. These stones are characterized by the band of mineral deposits that form in their centers. The eye-catching bands come in all shapes and sizes, and slices of agate are ideal for interior design. Agate has so [...] The post Tips for Unique Kitchen Design: Agate appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design Ideas: Carnelian in the Kitchen
From the impurities created in silica comes the lovely little red stone carnelian. For centuries this semi-precious stone has been used by royalty and nobles to adorn clothing and jewelry. Because hot wax doesn’t stick to carnelian, it was used for signet or seal rings in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Polished stones can take on [...] The post Interior Design Ideas: Carnelian in the Kitchen appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Gems and Minerals for Luxury Home Decor
Nothing says luxury like brilliant, luminescent gems and minerals, but bracelets and necklaces aren’t the only places to display such opulence. There are endless opportunities in your home for creative interior design, and incorporating these luxurious gems and minerals will give your dwelling an extravagant, inviting look. Everything Amethyst Accent piece, lamp base, and even [...] The post Gems and Minerals for Luxury Home Decor appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
5 Gems and Minerals that Never Go Out of Style
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. Read more...
Landscaping Rocks for Unique Outdoor Design
A beautiful, inviting outdoor space is essential for modern living. Whether you want to create a custom oasis or plan to add value to your home, innovative landscaping is the way to go, and rocks add a natural, organic element to every landscaping design. River Rock One of the best landscaping rocks out there, river [...] The post Landscaping Rocks for Unique Outdoor Design appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Last Minute Gift Ideas
We’ve all been there. Christmas just passed, you're worn out...no, exhausted. Some may still even have a family Christmas or 2 to go to - not to mention New Years. The last thing you want to think about is that one gift you still have yet to get. Well, we feel your pain and we [...] The post Last Minute Gift Ideas appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Man and Nature Collide: The Creation of Arizona Splash Copper
In the heart of the southwest, miners bring copper forth from the bowels of the earth. The metal is soft and easily manipulated, and when heated and cooled in water, splash copper is created. It’s a captivating work of art  created by man with ingredients from the earth to stun and delight all who encounter [...] The post Man and Nature Collide: The Creation of Arizona Splash Copper appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design Ideas with Gems and Minerals
Whether you’re experienced with design or just starting out, finding fresh interior design ideas for important spaces can be a challenge. There are endless decorating opportunities when you choose natural materials. Gems and minerals such as agate and amethyst stone are ideal for bringing any room a fresh, natural look. Create a Focal Point Living [...] The post Interior Design Ideas with Gems and Minerals appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...