Christmas and Hanukkah are quickly approaching as this year comes to an end. Still have lingering gift ideas for someone in your life? Our products are one of a kind; a truly unique gift for someone to receive. A piece of beautiful material that you know exactly where it was acquired. We have exclusive material,…

Many people don’t know what goes on behind the scenes when we prepare our materials to become ready for purchase availability. It all begins with rockhounding. We have invested in quite a few books that have great information on where you can hound specific materials, in your area/state. During our hiking adventures we make careful…

Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals and are not qualified to recommend or support Metaphysics. We are providing information that has been provided to us from numerous published books. There is no peer-reviewed scientific evidence that crystal healing has any effect; it is considered a pseudoscience.   “Imagination, as Einstein once said, is more important…

Below I have listed a quick glance guide for the most asked questions from beginner rockhounds. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us and we will be sure to get back with you. 1.What is lapidary? Lapidary is the complex work of engraving, cutting, or polishing stones or gems. A Lapidarist…

Arizona is one of the most densely mineralized states in the U.S. Frequently referred to as the “Copper State”, its high-forested plateaus, scorching desert plains, and southern woodland areas offer a wide diversity of topography. Did you know the Colorado Plateau covers the northern third of the entire state? The ancient sandstone formations on the…

Apache Tear is a term used for rounded pebbles of obsidian. These rounded pebbles are comprised of black volcanic glass. They form when lava flows over a mineral called Gray Perlite, while water is present. Immediate cooling paired with various alkali and water contents, result in the obsidian glass converting to perlite. Within the perlite…

Arizona is home to active volcanic areas, some have only just erupted 1,000 years ago! You can even visit these volcanic areas. Within the San Francisco volcanic field located in Flagstaff Arizona, lies the Sunset Crater. When the last volcanic eruption occurred, a 6.5 mile crevice opened and created a wall of fire, made from…

Fossils are time capsules embedded within almost every sedimentary rock. Most fossils are shells or isolated bones. The majority of fossils are shellfish that occupied neritic seas. When a shellfish dies it falls to the sea floor, where its soft body rots away. It’s hard,Aragonite shell becomes buried, and over millions of years the shell…

—Moroccan Agates are known for their dazzling colors and fascinating patterns. They come in a wide array of colors and patterns. They flourish in widely disseminated areas of Morocco. Every agate has a unique appearance. The diverse hues and pattern styles are affected due to things such as temperature, pressure, and also the accessory minerals…