The word Jasper has Greek origins, and it means “Spotted Stone.” Jasper is a Quartz family member with a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Jasper comes in many different colours and patterns, but the Red Jasper is...
We all loved kindle joy as kids merely because of the exciting gifts we found inside them. Geodes are the natural Kinder joy eggs in the form of rock. It is a secondary formation within sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Usually, Geodes...
Since ancient times, gold has been the most beloved metal of humans. People from all over the world have at least once thought about gold hunting. The problem is that gold is never found in pure form in nature. It is...
Collecting crystals can be one of the most entertaining things on earth: having different types collected in one place makes you feel so fulfilled. If you are a crystal lover just like me, or even a business enthusiast, then you probably...
Are you interested in rockhounding? If yes, then let me tell you that you will not regret this decision. As a matter of fact, rockhounding is a hobby with many functionalities in every field. For instance, jewelers filter rocks to find...
In most cases, the value of a gemstone depends on how rare it is. For instance, quartz is found in abundance in nature as compared to diamond. Thus diamonds are more expensive than quartz. However, not every quartz stone is of...
Gold occurs naturally but in the form of tiny particles and is often mixed with other minerals. Therefore, searching for old is a very complex mission unless you know where to look. For instance, gold shows its presence in an area...
Do you like the bright shiny geodes at the rock shops? Chances are half of them are either fake or dyed to look this way. As a matter of fact, 80% of natural geodes are relatively dull and earth-colored. Therefore, it...
Nature is full of art; some invisible art needs the touch of an artist to reveal. Dyeing rough or tumbled rocks is a fun project for both adults and children. Moreover, it is the best way to develop an interest in...
