New Jersey is known for its remarkable range of gemstones, crystals, and minerals, making it one of the greatest rockhounding destinations in the United States. …

Acquiring a piece of obsidian that needs to be cut and polished can be stressful if you have never done it before. Luckily, you can …

Rotary rock tumblers – the ones with a drum that turns – are the most common type of tumbler used by lapidary hobbyists. They can …

Many petrified kinds of wood are unsuitable for rock tumbling or lapidary work because it has too many faults and fractures. You should also be …

Maple syrup, colorful fall foliage, and quaint B&B inns are some of Vermont’s most popular attractions for most tourists, but rockhounds visit this state for …

When you go prospecting, you need to know what rocks to look for based on how gold mines form. Alluvial deposits are made when water …