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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

For many rock collectors it is not about beauty, or rarity, or location.  Fluorescence is about how that rock or mineral looks und

Tips on how to search my website to find the rocks you are looking for. Anybody who sells or shops online knows that the current sea