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Rockhounding, also referred to as rock hunting and mineral collecting, is the hobby of going out in the field to look for and collect in

Due to covid and the influx of live shows on social media, more and more people are getting into rocks and minerals. That’s great for t

I previously wrote a blog for those wishing to pursue an education in mining. You can read that hear:https://www.oakrocks.net/blog/an-educa

What is lapidary? (pronounced lap-i-dar-y) Lapidary is described as the work involved in engraving, cutting, or polishing rocks and la

What is Rock Tumbling? Rock tumbling is a fun way of polishing multiple semiprecious gemstones simultaneously in a rock tumbler. A ro

I’ve compiled some information here for those interested in pursuing an education and a career in the mining industry. This may not b