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1 Where to Find Oregon Agates (Tips and Locations)

Where to Find Oregon Agates: A Few Not So Secret LocationsRockhounding Tips and Locations For Oregon Coast AgatesRockhounding the Oregon Coast is a dream! Rocks, minerals and fossils abound, as do Oregon agates! Here are the top locations to look for beautiful agates in the state of Oregon. Included are where to find agates in […]

0 Top 20 Rarest Gemstones In The World (In Order By Value)

Top 20 Rarest Gemstones In The World (In Order By Value)The World’s Rarest and Most Valuable Gemstones Due to their high values, a lot of people think that gemstones like diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies are the rarest in the world. Initially, I thought this as well, but after a little research, I was amazed to […]

0 3 Rock Collection Display Ideas (How To Display Rocks In A Jar!)

3 Simple Ideas Of How To Display Rocks In A Jar (3 Unique Rock Collection Display Ideas)Looking for and adding rocks to our collection can be a whole lot of fun…and time consuming! We spend all that time exploring rivers, streams and beaches…we stop during our walk on the beach or down gravel roads to […]

0 All About THUNDER EGGS (And Where To Find Them!)

All About Thunder Eggs And Where To Find ThemThundereggs are a prized geologic formation due to their beautiful cores contained within a rough outer layer. Similar to a geode, a thunderegg is a hollow rock which has been filled with mineral deposits. However, think of a thunderegg as a “geologic structure” and not an individual […]

0 How Old Is Petrified Wood? (An Answer With Examples!)

How Old Is Petrified Wood? Petrified wood is created when, in another time, trees that have fallen get washed downstream and eventually buried under layers of mud and ash from volcanoes and other materials. And since they were buried so well and in the perfect conditions, they became completely sealed beneath the mud and ash. […]

0 Collecting Rocks On Ocean Beaches: What To Look For and Where To Find It

Collecting Rocks On Ocean BeachesTaking a relaxing walk along a beautiful ocean beach is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways of rockhounding. Strolling along wet sand, the sound of the waves and seagulls filling your ears while scanning for treasures the ocean has dispersed all over the beach.There’s nothing quite like it. You […]

0 How To Use A Rock Tumbler

How To Use A Rock Tumbler (Tips and Guide)Have you ever looked at someone else’s rock collection and wondered how in the world they got such beautiful looking gemstones? Believe it or not, you can also make your rocks look just as good! In this article, I’m going to explain exactly how to use a […]

0 Apache Tears: Where To Find Them In The American Southwest

Apache Tears: What They Are And Where To Find Them What Are Apache Tears A unique and popular formation of the glass-like obsidian, known as an Apache Tear, is a popular target amongst rockhounds, new and old alike. In certain areas, they are relatively common, lending themselves well to new hobbyists and even young […]

0 GLASS BUTTE: The Best Place To Find OBSIDIAN in Oregon!

Glass Butte: The Best Place To Find Obsidian In OregonGlass Butte: An Oregon Obsidian ParadiseIf you’re looking for a place where reaching down and picking up fist sized chunks of obsidian is as easy as picking up apples off the ground in the fall, then you MUST visit Glass Butte, Oregon. This is where the roads […]

0 Where To Find Gold in Oregon

Where To Find Gold In Oregon Oregon has proven itself to be a very productive state when it comes to looking for gold. The state of Oregon has had several gold rushes over the years, which has accounted for a total of approximately 6 millions ounces of gold found. In addition to gold, silver is […]

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