If you have never visited a rock shop, check out the list below and visit one near you. Call in advance if you need something special. But, be warned, it is hard to go into a good rock shop and leave without buying a few rocks!
With over a dozen lectures on things like Palos Verdes Barite, Agates of the Western USA, Rockhounding 101 and such, the talk that put butts into seats was my talk on Fakes and Forgeries. Here is that lecture, in fact, redone in 2023 for a new life on the internet. I had joined...
I propose that people’s selection of materials derive (in the past and present) from a combination of practical and perceptual factors, such as the quality of the rock, its suitability for craft and use, the ease of its procurement
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Malfroy Motor Lodge Rotorua is the ideal destination. Situated near several pristine lakes and rivers, this hotel provides easy access to some of the best fishing spots in Rotorua. Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner looking to try your hand at this popular pastime, the ...
Mineral Point is also a good central location for exploring more of the Driftless region. We spent some time in Spring Green, where I lovedArcadia Books, which is a stellar bookshop and cafe. And then, of course, there is the famous (infamous?)House on the Rockwhich kind of needs to ...
Park at the Pizza Hut and walk through the grass to the location. There is a lower level and a higher level, both with quartz. The lower level is better for working veins in the rock while the higher is where you can ground score small crystals and plates. Supplies: Crack Hammer, ...