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 search algorithms on both Google and eBay-and probably on most other & ...
Rocks and Minerals in Everyday Life - (Post)Did you know there are lots of rocks and minerals that we use in everyday life? It is estimated that in the United States alone, every person will have used more than 3 million pounds of rocks, ...
Hazards While Rockhounding - (Post)Anyone who ever spends time outdoors should be aware of potential dangers. I would be remiss if I didn’t write a blog about the hazards you may encounter, and the things you should be aware of ...
Mining Industry Resources - (Post)Looking for mining industry resources? This is a list of government agencies and other organizations that are the best sources of mining and geological information. Many of these institutions may off ...
Idaho Rocks and Minerals - (Page)Idaho is a great state for rockhounding. In fact Idaho's nickname is 'The Gem State’. It even has a county known as Gem County. The state is also home to an incredible variety of geol ...
Animal Symbolism and Fetish Meanings - (Page)Gemstone Animal Carving Figurines, Fetishes and Symbolism What is my spirit animal? Early people honored animals for their strength and character, and the animal was recognized as a symbol for th ...
Louisiana Rocks and Minerals - (Page) Louisiana is not known as a great place to find rocks and minerals. It is completely made up of sedimentary rocks. There are no outcrops of metamorphic or igneous rocks. Much of Louisiana h ...
New York Rock and Minerals - (Page)Not all of New York is equally endowed with gem grade rocks and minerals. But mining occurs in every county in New York State except Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond. More than half of N ...
Canada Rocks and Minerals - (Page)Collectible rocks and minerals are found in every province and territory in Canada. Canada is the second largest country in the world. It is the world leader in the production of potash and ranks am ...
Bible Stones - (Page)The Bible makes numerous references to stones: The first mention of stones in the Bible (Exodus 28:17-20) has to do with the stones in Aaron's breastplate. Aaron was Moses' brother and led the ...