We all sadly know that one critical person who is going to say something like, “Rocks!? Why on earth do you care about rocks?” There are a LOT of benefits, so if you weren’t sure whether you should jump on the bandwagon, surely one of these reasons will resonate with you!   ·    …

Rock collecting is a lot of fun and is a hobby all ages can enjoy. If you’re new to the rock world, my hope is to help you learn some things you need to know to start hunting and collecting, rocks and minerals. We can’t possibly fit everything you need to know in one little…

Most Cabochons you will buy are man made, or made in bulk from large companies. Larger and more rough pieces you may buy are from sellers, are usually buying their pieces in bulk from rock hounders. Our products are hand picked, carried miles on our backs, and travel with us back home. We soak and…

Arizona is also the primary producer of Amethyst, and it comes from the Four Peaks Amethyst Mine. This mine produces the highest quality of these gems and this is the only active mine in the United States. The mine is contained fully within a National Forest Wilderness area, and the only access for miners is…

It is never safe for your pets to chew or eat a stone. However, if you pet happens to get one of our pieces into their mouths, they will not be harmed by anything coated on the piece. The polish we use absorbs into the stones pores, and leaves no residue to be left on…

Arizona Geodes- BrainstonesThese stones have an exclusive design that resemble “brain-like fissures”. These stones can range anywhere from marble to softball, in size. They are rough Crystalline and locally called “Brainstones”. Their color can span from dirty white to dark brown. Once cut, some of these stones emerge a simple and elegant design of Crystalline.…

As for any outdoor activity you want to make sure you bring enough water for your time outside. A general recommendation is to bring half a liter of water, per hour of moderate activity, in moderate temperature. Always apply sunscreen beforehand and bring extra for the trip. For beginners, ensure you have a solid pair…

One day when Tyler and I were hiking, we talked about how cool it would be to have a career in rock hunting and how we could go rock hunting everyday. That sparked a discussion and numerous ideas. Why couldn’t we do this for a living? We talked the entire way home, brainstormed, and developed…

About an hour and fifteen minutes west of Phoenix lies Saddle Mountain. Here you can hunt for the Saddle Mountain Fire Agate. These stones are gem quality, and are hard to find, making them rare. Superior, is about 1.5 hours from Phoenix and is home to the beautiful Apache Tears. These stones are formed from…