#rocksandminerals

Another gorgeously mild, sunny day here in the Ozarks. I’m a bigger fan of August down here than I was of July so far! @nomaddreamer and I took several walks today, and worked on some stones and jewelry

Oregon sunstones were born in the South- Eastern Oregon desert, near the Hart Mountains. @madame-cyntaia and I spent time at the mines in SE Oregon in the dry, dusty, blazing heat, searching for these

Today, I decided to talk about another of my passions: minerals and gemstones. During my travels, I was able to admire beautiful specimens, and I fell in love. Then, during my first trip to Brazil (2014)

Here are a few macro shots of some Quartz crystal specimens I collected over in SW Arizona recently (Crystal Hill near Quartzsite to be exact). It's amazing how beautiful Mother Nature's creations can

The accessories she makes are beautiful. It uses natural stone. It's not just a power stone accessory. Well designed. Beauty is more than just lining up. You must bring out its beauty. How to pull out

*Image copyright the Sterling Hill Mineral Museum ( The Franklin-Ogdensburg Mining Region The Franklin-Ogdensburg mining region in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA is one of the most famous and prolific

Hi All, Here's a new specimen from New York State that I just acquired for my collection, which I thought I would share with everyone. This specimen features iridescent Marcasite rods, golden scalenohedral

Hello fellow rockhounds and mineral enthusiasts! Today I would like to share some beautiful pictures of some top quality Grape Chalcedony from Manakarra Beach, Mamuju Area, Sulawesi Barat Province, Sulawesi,

Boulder Opal(s)- Queensland, Australia. Personal Collection Australian Boulder opals are the second most valuable type of opal (following black opal). The thin layer of opal in boulder opals can display

Botryoidal Malachite: Congo, Africa. personal collection. Malachite is a popular mineral with its intense green color and beautiful banded masses. It's composed of dense intergrowths of tiny, fibrous needles.

Bismuth Crystal, Lab Grown. Personal Collection