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West Coast Mining owns the Polka Dot Agate Mine. It is near Madras, Oregon and they are open to visits! If you would like to experienc

We attended the GRAND OPENING of the Four Peaks Mining Co store. If you haven’t been, you must add this to you must see list. This

If you are even remotely interested in collecting rocks and minerals, you have probably heard about the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Sho

What is the difference between precious stones and semi-precious stones? The dictionary describes semi-precious stones as bein

The best picture jaspers in the world come from the Oregon-Idaho border. Jasper is a member of the chalcedony family.Chalcedony, pr

Where do I find somebody to tell me what my rock or mineral is worth? The most common question I receive is some variation on “Where do I