Helix Ramondi (land snail) epigenised in blue Lussatite Opal-CT - Dallet, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Looking to explore the United States and discover opal? Look no further! This article highlights five of the best opal hotspots in the country. From the breathtaking landscapes of Nevada to the striking beauty of Oregon, we've got you covered. Join us on this opal-filled journey.
In the Japanese city of Kameoka, which lies just over the western mountains of Kyoto city, an intriguing geological oddity is found. It’s a ...
Want to impress your friend with your rock knowledge? Here are 30 types of rocks that you ought to know to get you started.
Chert is a distinct rock type that comes in many different variations and shades of colors, including some familiar gemstones.
There’s no question that Mother Nature has been generous enough to give us countless gifts of everything we need to survive. Not to mention the breathtaking landscapes and adorable animals that make our hearts melt. But sometimes we can get stuck in the fast pace of our urban lifestyles and barely even notice the beauty surrounding us.
Agates are a subject of their own, with various varieties creating an amazing display. Here are 9 different types of agate along with pictures of each.
Here is a list of some of the best places in Oregon to hunt for fossils. These are all places where you can find and dig your own!
How to hunt for geodes. Includes easy tips on where to find geodes, what tools you need, how to recognize geodes and how to break them open the right way!
Michigan’s Rocks and Fossil Identification Card / 4x9 Photo of Rocks & Minerals / Rock Collection / Great Lakes Geology Informational Guide We're excited to share with you our Great Lakes Rocks and Fossil identification card This colorful informational guide is 4x9in and comes on high quality paper with a gloss finish. The ID card contains 20 rocks/minerals & fossils which is designed to represent what you will find when you travel the shores of The Great Lakes There are many rocks/minerals & fossils that "The Great Lakes" has to offer...with that in mind, we narrowed it down to the ones we find most often Each rock/mineral or fossil has been personally handpicked from one of the Great Lakes, tumbled and Polished to attain their natural color. We then photographed each rock/mineral or fossil to achieve the very best representation each one has to offer Since we love rocks & fossils so much at The Mitten Gems, we hope this ID card will be helpful on your next adventure:) *This product ships in an envelope with tracking*
Sticks in Stones
What would you say when I ask which gemstone is the prettiest? Most will probably say diamond, ruby or sapphire. But I’m going to show you some of the most beautiful gemstones that you may not know. This list combines commonly known gems, like opal and amethyst, with some rare and exotic minerals. They represent some… Read More »50 Most Beautiful Gemstones You’ve Ever Seen
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Scientists used to think that fossil concretions take hundreds of thousands to millions of years to form. But a new study shows th...
About the art of lapidary (gemstone cutting and faceting), and also a list of terms that are commonly used in the industry.
Opal forms in cavities within rocks. If a cavity has formed because a bone, shell or pinecone was buried in the sand or clay that later beca...
Digging for opalised fossils at Lightning Ridge offers a chance to be involved in real science and get a taste for the toils of an opal miner.
The new DK Nature Guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's uniquely visual style. Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the Smithsonian Institution, each guide is expertly written and will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips.From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral.Using close-up photographs of every specimen and profiles containing examples from all over the world, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals brings revealing key facets and details perfect for quick identification.
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He perfectly cracked this open to reveal what was inside 🤯 | rock, fossil
STUNNING Pyritized Ammonite specimen from Russia
