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Ageless Beauty
Since the dawn of time crystals, gemstones and minerals have been precious commodities. Used for trade, to bestow or to express wealth and prosperity; the allure of these gifts from the Earth is as ageless as the pieces themselves. Recently, I was privileged to travel to Istanbul. This exotic city is rich in culture, rife [...] The post Ageless Beauty appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design with Amethyst Cathedrals
There is something so striking about amethyst geode cathedrals. The exposed layers that lend a fascinating glimpse into their creation, the way the outer layers contrast against the sparkling gems held inside and the sheer size and shapes that they may be found in all work together to create pieces that are infinitely attractive. Used [...] The post Interior Design with Amethyst Cathedrals 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...
Selling Tips for Wholesale Rock and Mineral Shops
Tips for Selling More Rocks and Minerals With a few tips, sell your wholesale stock of rock and mineral specimens in no time. We would like to let you in on all the little secrets that help your crystals, rocks and minerals sell themselves! We at Rockology would like to let you in on a few [...] The post Selling Tips for Wholesale Rock and Mineral Shops appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Rock and Mineral Gifts for Her
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. 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...
Rock and Mineral Bookends for Bookworms
Petrified Wood, Geode & Agate Bookends for Avid Readers Are your books overflowing off the shelves? Try a natural solution to your unending book collection—petrified wood, geode and agate bookends. They stand solid like a rock to hold your books in place. Rock and mineral bookends are millions of years in the making—a solid solution [...] The post Rock and Mineral Bookends for Bookworms 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...
Wholesale Agate Slices for Shops
The Agate Slice--A Fine Wholesale Rock and Mineral Item Are you in search of a new wholesale item to get those customers talking? We have the perfect specimen, the Agate Slice and in bulk—some of the finest cuts of rock we have in our collections. If you are in need of fine rocks and minerals [...] The post Wholesale Agate Slices for Shops 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...
7 Resources for Wholesale Rock and Mineral Shops
Rock and Mineral Wholesale Shop Top Resources Are you a serious rockhound, a rock and mineral shop, or mineral dealer who’s looking for top resources in wholesale rocks and minerals? We have the solution for you! Here is a list of some of the best resources for wholesale rock and mineral dealers. We at Rockology [...] The post 7 Resources for Wholesale Rock and Mineral Shops appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...