Rock tumbling is the process of polishing and smoothing the rough surface of rocks. Once polished, these attractive rocks can be used either as decorative pieces in homes or as jewelry. As the name suggests, rock tumbling is done by a rock tumbler and works on the same principle as barrelling. The purpose of spinning…
Used glass drink bottles are a hazardous sight in a dump. However, when rolled and softened by the waves and spit out upon a beach, they transform into something extraordinary: colorful bits of stone. Sea glass and beach glass are both made from water, although they come from distinct bodies of water. “Sea glass” is…
The art of polishing rocks is also called Lapidary. It is considered a fun-filled hobby that teaches you the benefit of patients. Polishing rocks can lead to impressive results, and you can share them with your family and friends. Polishing rocks is an easy task even when done by hand and does not require any…
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 the most common. The jasper stone is an opaque diversity of silica. Natural Jasper…
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 present in ore which consists of many other metals along with gold. Moreover, some…
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 know what I mean by saying that. Collecting those different colors: white, red, yellow,…
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 gemstones, gold, and even precious stones, archeologists dig rocks to find hidden treasures and…
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 by means of various signs. Hence, in this article, I will explain everything that…
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 is very important to be able to spot the difference between natural and dyed…
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 rock collection. There are many methods to dye rocks, but not all of them…