New: rockhoundingAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959hive-180932hive-185836hive-188619steemhive-166405photographyhive-150122hive-184714hive-101145hive-183397hive-144064uncommonlabhive-145157hive-193637hive-103599hive-193186bitcoinkrsuccesshive-139150hive-113376TrendingNewHotLikersbrian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • 5 days agoCatch and ReleaseHi friends, A few months ago, the family came out with me for a day of gold prospecting. Of course, we never found that elusive gold nugget, but we did find lots of rocks and collected some of…brian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • 8 months agoAmethystHi friends, Rockhounding is a fun hobby I like to do, particularly on gold prospecting missions. My kids have started to take to it as well, and my son recently picked up this Amethyst…artistiquejewels (59)in novaculite • 9 months agoArkansas Novaculite also known as Whetstone and other rocks found in nature!As per Dan's Whetstone Novaculite 101 The History of Novaculite: Novaculite is a sedimentary rock composed of microcrystalline quartz, it is also recognized as a re-crystallized variety of chert.…brian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • last yearGemsHI friends, As an avid rockhound, I am always on the hunt for precious and semi-precious stones, especially when gold prospecting as they are often found together. I was looking through my kids…brian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • last yearGem ShowHi friends, My family and I went to a local gem show this weekend :). I do have an affinity for rocks, gemstones and geology in general, as my failed gold prospecting metal detecting trips often…brian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • 2 years agoGemstonesHi friends, A while back, my friend @derekrichardson and I went out rockhounding and gem hunting. We were trying to find lapis lazuli, but came up short. However, Derek did know of a corundum…brian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • 2 years agoChalcedonyHi friends, When out prospecting for gold, you can often find other cool minerals and gemstones. While I am no expert, I keep my eye out for unique, unusual or valuable pieces. One such find…brian.rrr (79)in mycalifornia • 2 years agoHiking - Show Us Your CaliforniaHi friends, This post is an entry into the weekly Show Us Your California contest hosted by @socalsteemit where we share an aspect of our California. I had a few hours to myself as the kids were…brian.rrr (79)in silvergoldstackers • 4 years agoRubies!Hi Friends, I had been wanting to try rockhounding for a while, but my knowledge of rocks and minerals is not good so I have been hesitant to spend a day wandering around looking for things I…derekrichardson (67)in hive-179815 • 4 years agoMy California - Waterfalls and Rubies in San Antonio CanyonFor this weeks Show Us Your California contest by @socalsteemit I headed up into San Antonio canyon to find... Waterfalls and Rubies! I wanted to get out and do some rockhounding so I…squirrelbait (60)in travel • 5 years agoPictures From Dad: Agate in Woodruff, ArizonaAs many of you now know, my Father lives in a mini-bus and basically camps as a lifestyle. He's a full-time camper. He mostly camps in remote areas of the Western United States. Sometimes in a…roswellrockman (59)in geology • 5 years agoVera Cruz Mexican Amethyst ClustersHere is another interesting collection we picked up last month. There were sixteen pieces total to this collection. A gentleman inherited it and had it for quite a few years before deciding to…roswellrockman (59)in geology • 5 years agoApache TearsHere's an item we've have in our store on and off. They are called "Apache Tears" They are obsidian (volcanic glass) nodules that are believed to have been thrown from the volcanoes. They…mineralstudy (40)in science • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.A green emerald next to a rare grey oneI've never seen a grey emerald or maybe it's should be called grey beryl since emeralds are always green due to chromium or vanadium present. Source:mineralstudy (40)in science • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Aquamarine from BrazilI love the hexagonal shapes of aquamarine crystals, I picked up these pieces in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Posted using Partiko iOSmineralstudy (40)in science • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My Amethyst CollectionSource: Posted using Partiko iOSmineralstudy (40)in geology • 6 years agoQuartz with Black TourmalineSource: Posted using Partiko iOSmineralstudy (40)in travel • 6 years agoBrazilian EmeraldsBrazilian Emeralds I picked up at a local gem shop in Brazil.armadillocreek (56)in art • 6 years agoCollecting value from my property, rock hunting and hand polishing stone.Since i was a kid, I have always loved collecting rocks. I've learned to identify some over the years, and when i moved to the Ozarks, I was really excited to find what i had around me. Come to find…fishyculture (60)in nature • 6 years agoI Found A ROCK!!!Not just any rock, a REALLY COOL rock! In my own back yard!!! It is somewhere in the cryptocrystalline spectrum, maybe agate? Or maybe jasper? I am leaning toward common opal? Maybe even a bit of…
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)