Minerals’ streak is one of the most important tests for mineral identification, especially while working with native metals and sulfide minerals. Mineral’s streak test is …
Rock tumblers use various types of grit in the multiple stages of the rock tumbling process to shape, smooth, and polish the stones. Knowing how …
New Hampshire is a curious little state where rockhounds often wonder if they have any places to go to or what specimens they can find. …
Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing precious stones. Natural opal variety gets determined by two characteristics: body tone and transparency and can be …
If you’re a casual beach stroller who picks up the odd pretty pebble as a keepsake, you probably won’t be interested in a rock tumbler. …
Famous for its astonishing variety of gemstones, crystals, and minerals, New Jersey is among the best rockhounding spots in the U.S. When it comes to …
Acquiring a piece of obsidian that needs to be cut and polished can be quite a stressful task if you have never done it before. …