Rocks and Minerals

Explore the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with in-depth guides on their formation, identification, and key features. Learn where you can legally collect them and expand your collection responsibly.

Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California Coast

Glass Beach – Fort Bragg: Where to Find California Sea Glass

Fire Agate: A close-up view of a fire agate stone held in a hand, showcasing its rich, vibrant colors with layers of red, orange, and brown, interspersed with translucent areas.

Where to Find Fire Agate?

Fire Agate: A rough fire agate piece with a mix of red, brown, and white colors, surrounded by other similar stones, all placed on a wooden surface.

Understanding Fire Agate: Formation, Location, & Lapidary Uses

Negro Rock Rockhounding Site

Dangerous Rocks & Minerals: How to Stay Safe While Rockhounding

OregonThundereggs

Where to Find Thundereggs? – Free and Fee Collecting Sites

Petrified Wood

Petrified Wood: Rock Collector’s Guide

Where to Find Thundereggs

Thundereggs – Rough Rock with Unexpected Surprise Inside

Jade -nephrite jadeite

Nephrite Jade vs. Jadeite – Two Distinct Minerals

Agate Gemstones

Agate Characteristics, Varieties, and Identification