Gifts For Rock Collectors And Mineral Lovers: The Ultimate GuideRock, Mineral and Geology GiftsWe all have at least one loved one that's a rockhound, am I right? But even if you don't have a rockhound in the family, we definitely know someone that is really into rocks and mineral collecting. Or maybe their into fossil digging or arrowhead collecting. … [Read more...] about 9 Of The BEST Gift Ideas For Rock Collectors And Geologists (For 2020)
Rockhounding Tools
The Ultimate Guide to Rockhounding Tools and Supplies for 2021
Rock collecting can be as simple as walking into your backyard and picking up any rock that's unique and special to you. That’s rockhounding at its most basic level...and no doubt how most of us got started in this hobby! No tools required.But as we become more involved in this hobby, it becomes increasingly difficult to find the exact rock or mineral specimen we’re … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Rockhounding Tools and Supplies for 2021
How To Drill Holes In Rocks (Tips and Techniques)
How To Drill Holes In Rocks Years ago I was captivated by an artisan working on jewelry at a Renaissance festival. She was creating a necklace using Tiger's Eye and drilling out a hole with a hand-powered drill. I was just as impressed with the skill needed to work the tool as much as I was with the necklace being made. Many of today's jewelers work with small rocks, … [Read more...] about How To Drill Holes In Rocks (Tips and Techniques)
5 of The Best Geology Books For Beginners
5 of The Best Geology Books For Beginners Regardless of what hobby or interest you're into, having access to a good book as a resource is almost always recommended. Ok...no. It's ALWAYS recommended. This is true whether you're getting into fishing, hiking and even geology. I'd even argue that it's more important to have a good geology book on hand than most other … [Read more...] about 5 of The Best Geology Books For Beginners
The Best Black Light Flashlights (Reviews): Plus 7 Reasons To Own One
Ultimate Guide To The Best Black Light Flashlights (Reviews)Black light flashlights can be a lot of fun. I remember as a kid growing up in the Phoenix are of Arizona, using black light flashlights to hunt for scorpions at night. I also remember going to a rock and mineral museum and seeing minerals glow brilliantly under UV lights.In this post, I'm going to go over a few of … [Read more...] about The Best Black Light Flashlights (Reviews): Plus 7 Reasons To Own One
