Beautiful rocks

What would you say when I ask which gemstone is the prettiest? Most will probably say diamond, ruby or sapphire. But I’m going to show you some of the most beautiful gemstones that you may not know. This list combines commonly known gems, like opal and amethyst, with some rare and exotic minerals. They represent some… Read More »50 Most Beautiful Gemstones You’ve Ever Seen

Euclase on Calcite, Gachala Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia, cabinet, 14.0 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm, This specimen hosts a 6 inch tall euclase standing straight up from contrasting matrix., For sale from The Arkenstone, www.iRocks.com. For more details on this piece and others, visit https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/41951

A mammoth 568 carats “The Eternal Flame” is the largest and most significant black crystal ever found. What makes it even rarer is its Tintenbar origin.

Quartz crystals with blue needles of Dumortierite inside from the western part of the Brazilian state of Bahia. Photo by Jeff Scovil source

Want to keep your kids busy without spending a fortune? Try making these DIY geodes at home.

"A CACOPHONY OF COLOR & ELEGANCE" Ray Mine ; Arizona;

This incredibly rare Iris Rainbow Agate slice is from Indonesia. It looks like a regular slice of agate until it is viewed through transmitted light, and then an incredible spectrum of colors appears. Scientists have said that less than 1% of agates in the word display these rainbow qualities.

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Barite - Nador, Oriental Region, Morocco