Recognizing Malachite and Azurite as Indicators of Copper Mineralization Recognizing Malachite and Azurite as Indicators of Copper MineralizationMalachite and azurite are two secondary copper minerals often found in the oxidation…
Investigating the fabled lost city of Cahuachi, a mysterious Nazca ceremonial center in Peru. Investigating the Fabled Lost City of CahuachiLocated in the arid plains of southern Peru, the lost…
The Buried Relics of the Shangri-La Legends in the Himalayas The Buried Relics of the Shangri-La Legends in the Himalayas Introduction to the Shangri-La Legends The concept of Shangri-La—a mystical,…
Metal Detecting Around Old Churches: Recovering Coins and Religious Relics Metal Detecting Around Old Churches: Recovering Coins and Religious RelicsMetal detecting has emerged as a popular hobby and an exciting…
Unearthing massive clusters of smoky quartz in the Alps, hidden among glacial moraines. Unearthing Massive Clusters of Smoky Quartz in the AlpsThe Alps, renowned for their breathtaking landscapes, are not…
Exploring Iceland’s volcanic landscapes for evidence of Norse settlements forgotten by history. Exploring Iceland’s Volcanic Landscapes for Evidence of Norse Settlements Forgotten by HistoryIceland, the land of fire and ice,…
Recognizing Weathered Ore Bodies That Contain High Copper Grades Recognizing Weathered Ore Bodies That Contain High Copper GradesCopper is one of the most essential metals in modern industry, with applications…
Using Early Settlement Water Rights Records to Locate Forgotten Relics Using Early Settlement Water Rights Records to Locate Forgotten RelicsThe settlement of the American West in the 19th century was…
How to Locate Hidden Gold Relics in Frontier Churchyards How to Locate Hidden Gold Relics in Frontier ChurchyardsFor treasure enthusiasts and historians alike, the prospect of discovering hidden gold relics…
Discovering trilobite fossils in ancient Cambrian deposits across North America. Discovering Trilobite Fossils in Ancient Cambrian Deposits Across North AmericaFor rockhounds and mineral collectors, few experiences are as exhilarating as…