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– Mike Rhea
Rock Tumbling Guides and Info
Make your rocks shine! Learn how to tumble rocks and minerals, complete with all the tips my daughter and I have learned.
Best Rockhounding Gear
Check out all of my recommended gear! This is the stuff I have used in the field, tested by a professional Geologist.
Recent Posts:
One of the most common frustrations we have as rock collectors is identifying the cool rocks we find. It’s fun to discover a cool-looking rock …
Dopping a stone with wax is a valuable skill for any lapidary artist to learn. It will result in your cabochons being better overall finished …
Making cabochons out of rocks is a great way to show off their inherent beauty and take your enjoyment of them to an entirely new …
Collecting rocks and minerals is an extremely popular hobby and a fantastic way to explore the outdoors. Invariably, one of the first questions that aspiring …
If you’re in Hawaii, you are undoubtedly aware of the amazing geology surrounding you. These volcanic islands are world-famous for their magnificent lava flows and …
Alaska can be a great state for rockhounding, and with its relatively unique challenges come equally rewarding results. With so much public land available for …