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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

Before you can go out rockhounding you may need permission of whoever is in charge of the land you want to be on. So, who is in charg