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

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Do you think you have an understanding of what the most valuable gemstones are? Here's a list of the TOP 20 RAREST GEMSTONES in the WORLD

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral, Euhedral, transparent crystals are found in northern Namibia and in the lavas of Vesuvius, Italy. www.facebook.com/loveswish

Quartz ("Thunder Egg") from the Tertiary of Oregon, USA. "Thunder eggs" are agate- and/or quartz-filled masses that fill former cavities in volcanic rocks (see Colburn, 2004 for more info.). Locality: Laton Point, south of Buchanan, northeastern Harney County, eastern Oregon, USA --------------------- Reference cited: Colburn (2004) - The Formation of Thundereggs (Lithophysae). 493 pp.

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

Geodes are the ultimate hidden treasure! And to find one yourself is exhilerating. Learn what geodes are, how they're formed, and WHERE TO FIND GEODES!

Located near Ely is Garnet Hill, a former volcanic site turned gem mountain where rock hounds can hunt for gorgeous garnets.

All about geodes in the crystal world.

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.