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Quartz has long been the subject of spiritual beliefs and folklore. We were fortunate enough recently in acquiring a large stock of various Quartzes from several locations and have spent time explorin

Gemstones and crystals have been used for centuries to promote healing and well-being for humans. But did you know that crystals can also be very useful for pets too? Belief in the supernatural healin

    In order to manage what could become a huge type of gemstone list-I've tried to sort my rock and mineral informati

Colorado, like most western states, has produced gold, copper, and silver. Gold was discovered in 1859 and the most productive gold mine in Colorado, the Cresson Mine, produced more than 258,000...

Unakite is a granite composed of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and quartz. It exists in various shades of green and pink and is usually mottled in appearance. Unakite is also referred to...

Though Alabama isn’t really known for its rocks, it actually is rich in pretty rocks!  About 190 different minerals have been found in Alabama. The southern half of Alabama is a coastal plain...

Finding rocks and minerals in Maryland can be challenging. A lot of the good hunting areas, where rocks and minerals may be found, are heavily vegetated. The easternmost part of the state of...

Most of the good rock and mineral areas lie in the more mountainous northwestern part of South Carolina. South Carolina is located on the southern Eastern Seaboard of the United States, bordering...

Hawaii’s official state gem is black coral, designated in 1987. Hawaii does not have an official state mineral or state rock. The state of Hawaii is actually 137 volcanic islands that comprise...

Connecticut is small and the variety of rocks found there is small. But Connecticut still offers great rockhounding. A central lowland valley divides eastern and western Connecticut. This valley is...