The Treasure of Kimberlite Pipes: Unveiling the World’s Oldest Diamonds The Treasure of Kimberlite Pipes: Unveiling the World’s Oldest DiamondsFor rockhounds and mineral collectors, the allure of diamonds often goes…
The Hunt for Hidden Spinels: Discovering the Jewels of Ancient Rivers The Hunt for Hidden Spinels: Discovering the Jewels of Ancient RiversFor rockhounds and mineral collectors, the quest for spinels--often…
Discovering rare vanadinite crystals in oxidized zones of historic silver mines near Chloride. Discovering Rare Vanadinite Crystals in Oxidized Zones of Historic Silver Mines Near ChlorideExploring the historic silver mines…
Unearthing opals in Australia’s Coober Pedy, where miners create underground dwellings amidst their searches. The Fascinating World of Opal Mining in Coober Pedy, AustraliaCoober Pedy, a small town in South…
Searching for rare topaz crystals in the rhyolitic outcrops near Kingston. Searching for Rare Topaz Crystals in the Rhyolitic Outcrops near KingstonFor rockhounds and mineral collectors, the search for rare…
The Frozen Fossil Fields: Discovering Ancient Marine Life in Arctic Permafrost The Frozen Fossil Fields: Discovering Ancient Marine Life in Arctic PermafrostThe Arctic permafrost is a treasure trove for rockhounds…
Discovering petrified wood formations in Oregon’s John Day Fossil Beds. Discovering Petrified Wood Formations in Oregon’s John Day Fossil BedsThe John Day Fossil Beds, located in the east-central region of…
Hunting Garnet Sands: The Beauty of Nature’s Scattered Jewels Hunting Garnet Sands: The Beauty of Nature’s Scattered JewelsFor rockhounds and mineral collectors, the pursuit of garnet sands represents a thrilling…
The Science of Provenance: How to Document and Certify Your Fossil Finds The Science of Provenance: How to Document and Certify Your Fossil Finds for Rockhounds and Mineral CollectorsFor rockhounds…
Crystals in the Clouds: Unearthing High-Altitude Treasures in Glacial Deposits Crystals in the Clouds: Unearthing High-Altitude Treasures in Glacial DepositsCrystals formed through geological processes are some of natures most exquisite…