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An Adventure in Quartz Crystal Digging
An Adventure in Quartz Crystal Digging
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... Read more...
What’s so Special About Agate?
Rockhounds and mineral collectors alike delight at the stunning specimen that is the agate stone. Do you have an eye for contrasting banding lines? Can you appreciate diverse mineral composition? Agate may be the perfect stone for your collection or interior design. There are many reasons why agate is pleasing to the eye: Comprised of [...] The post What’s so Special About Agate? appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Mineral Collecting–Research, Tools and More
A Basic Guide to Rock and Mineral Collecting Are you fascinated by the glimmer of a crystal or the geology of rock and minerals? We have for you the best mineral collecting resources from research aids, tools, guidebooks and more--start rockhounding today! We at Rockology would like to welcome you to expand your mineral collecting [...] The post Mineral Collecting–Research, Tools and More appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Start Collecting Rocks and Minerals For Kids
Fun Ways to Start Rock Collecting with Kids Wouldn’t those curious kids like to go on a treasure hunt? Try rock collecting for kids! Get them interested in science with a little rockhounding and read some fun facts and information about rocks and minerals for kids. Rockology would like to help introduce your kids to [...] The post Start Collecting Rocks and Minerals For Kids appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Petrified Wood History and Information
Petrified Wood 101--What is it? How in the world does petrified wood last so long? It’s made of minerals, of course! Petrified wood is actually not wood at all, but a fossilized form that took on the shape of its former shell. Rockology would like to deliver the inside scoop into Petrified Wood. What makes [...] The post Petrified Wood History and Information appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Septarian Sculpture History and Significance
The Origins of Septarian--aka the Dragonstone Why is Septarian one of the most unique aesthetic additions in the mineral world? Because no two pieces ever quite look the same—Septarian nodules form in unusual shapes cut in pyramids, spheres and other interesting shapes that shimmer with crystallized minerals. Also called Dragonstone, Septarian is a unique mix [...] The post Septarian Sculpture History and Significance appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
History and Significance of Ammonite Fossils
Ammonites 101 What extinct sea creature is popular with rock and mineral collectors and can be found fossilized in nautilus shape form? You guessed it—it’s an ammonite! Ammonite fossils are amongst the most beautiful rock and mineral collector’s items, and despite their abundance the rarest pieces are truly spectacular finds--like a diamond in the rough. [...] The post History and Significance of Ammonite Fossils appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Top 7 Gem and Mineral Shows 2015 (for Serious Rockhounding)
7 Excellent Events for Rock Collectors Have you ever walked amongst sparkling crystals, vibrant colors and dazzling gems as far as the eye can see? If you said no, then you haven’t been to a Rock and Mineral show--the perfect place to witness the beauty of nature with a little rockhounding. Rockology is here to [...] The post Top 7 Gem and Mineral Shows 2015 (for Serious Rockhounding) appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Calcite Mineral Properties & History
Information About Calcite What mineral compound can you easily find inside the classroom, sparkling inside a hot spring, baked in a petrified forest and crawling underneath the sea? If you thought Calcite, you guessed correctly! Calcium carbonate (CaCO2) is not just a dazzling rock mineral but occurs naturally in many forms. We at Rockology would [...] The post Calcite Mineral Properties & History appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
10 Rocks and Minerals of the American Indians
Rocks & Minerals of the Native Americans Would you guess that on the first Thanksgiving, the American Indians made use of Rocks and Minerals to set the scene for the feast? Without tools to till the field, grind the flour, and light the fire, the feast of Native Americans and pilgrims may not have commenced! [...] The post 10 Rocks and Minerals of the American Indians appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
7 Quick Tips to Start a Rock Collection
Do you like the idea of mapping out a grand adventure in search of lost treasure? Rock collecting is not just about holding onto a box of rocks—it’s the appreciation of the sheer elegance in each unique relic and the act of uncovering rare hidden gems. Rockology invites you to learn all about Earth’s natural [...] The post 7 Quick Tips to Start a Rock Collection appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Jasper Stone: History and Meaning
Information About Jasper Whether you are a rock collector, and interior designer, or simply have an inquiring mind of natures beauty, you can not look at this mineral and deny it’s stoic presence. Rockology would like to introduce you to Jasper—a rock of personal strength, endurance and ancient roots with more practical use. Here’s what [...] The post Jasper Stone: History and Meaning appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...