I posted before but found a pile of all different types of rocks buried in our dirt floor cellar. It appears that someone put them there. Any insight would be great. I took close ups of a few and then a bunch of them. Thank you. Happy New Year!
I found these today while collecting quarts next to a creek in pennsylvania. They're dark green and at first I thought they could be glass but I'm not sure because of how thick they are and how they're shaped. I tried scratching glass with them and it barely leaves a mark, just slightly. Could...
Found this beauty today however I havent got a clue what this could be or if it's even real??? My only guesses are some type of calcite, or a less common variation of yellow aventurine or moonstone? If anyone has any idea or guesses please let me know! Thanks!
So a couple of years ago in England, I went to High Force which is a big waterfall and tourist attraction. It was a geographical trip so we had to observe rock formations etc, but whilst I was in the river, I found 2 purple-ish natural stones with a very nice shimmer to them. Since they were...
help identify these stones smaller stone with 2 grams approx 12 ct green, largest stone 25 grams, color chcolate black cape.
collected directly from nature and clean with only water, some completely trasparente against the light.
smaller stone with 2 grams approx 12 ct green, largest stone 25...
What are these? help identify
help me ? stones ID , help me identify these stones
smaller stone with 2 grams approx 12 ct green, largest stone 25 grams, color chcolate black cape.
collected directly from nature and clean with only water, some completely trasparente against the light.
I want to go on an expedition to find the Royal Danish Faberge Egg lost in the early 1900s. Message back if you want to help research or go on an exploration.
Hi there, is anyone else out there from Texas into gem and metal prospecting? I am a beginner who has just gotten into this hobby and am loving it so far. If anybody knows of any good places to start the hunt for any kind of gem or metal, lets chat! I'm into treasure hunting as well.
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Okay, first off. Love this site! You guys are great and super helpful!
I'm a dowser. I find cool stuff just by intuition... It's just what to do with it afterwards... Cleaning it up and panning and sifting and... Learning tips and tricks to aid me in that. I have my rock tumbler...
Is anyone else going to the Texas Gem, Mineral, and Coin Show in Grapevine in September 2015? They are currently selling booths for $250 for a regular booth or $300 for a corner booth. There is also a $2.00 entry fee for customers but it will be free on one of the days. Email...
I am a member of The Gem and Mineral Society of Texas and they recently opened up a store that I think many of yall would find interesting and no I'm not trying to spam the forum. The store sells loose faceted gemstones, IF gemstones, gemstone lots, gold paysand, and rough rocks. Their Paysand...
Attached is a picture of a rock that I found in the North GA mountain area. The outside of the rock is a reddish, light tan color. The inside is mostly dark gray crystals, with some clear, red, and green. While not a heavy rock, it is very dense and extremely hard to break open. I have found...
The Texas Society of Gem and Mineral Collectors if based out of Fort Worth, Texas and offers low priced memberships with plenty of perks. You can email [email protected] to sign up with us. Fees start at just $5 per year and go up to $500,000 for a lifetime membership.
The $5 membership...
A while back I posted on here about these minerals and I had them looked at by several people. One person on here contacted me about testing them but I can't find his contact info!
A geologist at the local college said atleast some were garnet
A gemologist said he thought they may be cinnabar...