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Gift for Her--Rocks and Minerals to Charm Is it time to start shopping for that o’ so special gift? Men—don’t wait until the last minute! Shop now to search the perfect gifts for her. Try something shimmering with crystal, the perfect rock and mineral to cherish, one that shines lovely and bright above all the [...] The post Rock and Mineral Gifts for Her 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.

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.

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.