Rocks and Fossils

Assortment of heart shaped rocks

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

It is possible to give your rocks a lasting, shiny finish without waiting for the weeks-long process required by a tumbler. There are a number of methods with varying results, depending on the type of

Fossil Hunting Locations, Directions, Map, Trips, Identification, and Fossil Examples for numerous fossil sites.

Islesboro Maine

How to Polish Rocks (Quickly and Easily!): Hello everyone! This is my first Instructable so I hope it goes well! So this Instructable started a few weeks ago when my family and I were visiting Ireland. On the way to the Cliffs of Moher we stopped in a rock shop which was really neat. What wa…

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Get some tips to help increase your chances of finding arrowheads. Authentic arrowheads can fetch upwards of $50+ on eBay. #TreasureHunting #Arrowheads #Antiques

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Agates are one of the most popular and sought after gemstone for rockhounds. They can be found in many locations. This guide to agates is...