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Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting
Ask questions about collecting rocks and minerals and their values here.
562 Questions
What are good sites to find geodes in New Mexico?
It might be in Arizona butkhound im 90% certain that its in NM its called Rockhound State Park. Dude I found like a million awesome rocks there like quarts,amythyst,geodes,rose quarts, its awesome! B est campground ive ever been to and I go camping a lot! I collect rocks and its a fun collection to have. PS i collect gems, not dumb gravel or somthing!!!
What bit is best for drilling holes in geodes?
A diamond core drill, slow and easy, with plenty of water.
Is there any gold in South Carolina?
Yes, there is. South Carolina lies in the "gold Belt" that extends from central Alabama to Northern Virginia.
The Gold mining and prospecting/panning areas of South Carolina range generally from McCormick and Columbia North and NorthEast to the North Carolina state line and Westward to the Georgia state line.
You may find it interesting that the city of McCormick, South Carolina is built over a Gold mine that was owned by Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the reaper.
To find out more please do an internet search for: Gold in South Carolina.
weathering is the breaking down of rocks to form soil. it can be caused physically chemically or biologically.
physically by ice, water, and other physical conditions
chemically by solution, carbonation, hydration etc..
and biologically by human activities, animals or even plants
What soft mineral starts with the letter g?
Graphite is a very soft mineral beginning with "g".
Interestingly enough, it is composed of carbon, just like diamond, which is the hardest mineral known!
What special properties does a moonstone have?
The best moonstones exhibit a spectacular blue adularescence, a shimmering opalescent effect visible when the stone is tilted. There are also a variety of silly "healing", "spiritual" and/or "metaphysical" properties attributed to moonstone, but these are all nonsense.
Certainly since it is the most abundant mineral in the earth's crust.
What does rocks do when they get cold?
Rocks are solids. Hence when cooled, they contract. However, this contraction is very minimal due to their solid nature.
Hematite, also spelled haematite, ferric oxide (Fe2O3), constitutes the most important iron ore because of its high iron content (70%) and its abundance. Besides, it is one of few ores that can be classified into the field of jewelry and jade.
It is a rock that has been identified as having been created during the triassic geoligic period approximately 200 to 250 million years old
A person who studies rocks and soil?
A person who studies rocks and soil is called a geologist. Geologists examine the composition, structure, and processes involved in the formation of rocks and soil to understand Earth's history and natural resources. They may also study the impact of human activities on these geological materials.
Do I just pour the hydrocholoric acid directly on the sample of gold to dissolve the pyrite?
I would STRONGLY suggest that you do not play around with hydrochloric acid. Breathing the fumes is highly dangerous, not to mention getting it on your skin or in your eyes. It will also not dissolve pyrite.
Where can you find fossils that you can keep in southern California?
Start with a phone call to local government, That is in charge of BLM lands, & State Lands.
Fossilization occurs when organic material, such as plants or animals, is buried under sediment shortly after death. Over time, minerals from the surrounding sediment infiltrate the remains, replacing organic materials and preserving their shape. This process can take thousands to millions of years, resulting in various types of fossils, including molds, casts, and mineralized remains. Environmental conditions, such as pressure and temperature, play a crucial role in the fossilization process.
