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COVID strikes again!  Due to increasing numbers in the City of Tucson the Health Department has postponed the 2021 Gem and Mineral Show to April.  Show dates for those shows that will be participating are April 8th thru 25th. The Rockology show schedule will be as follows: 1.  The Big Gem Show - Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly the Inn Suites). 475 N. Granada Ave.Southwest corner of Granada and 6th Street just off the 1-10 6th Street exit. APRIL 8th thru APRIL 18th. We will be located in doors this year only. Find us in the Crystal Room which is...

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...

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.

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.