Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting

The Oklahoma state rock is sandstone, specifically the type known as "red sandstone." This rock is notable for its vibrant color and is primarily composed of quartz grains cemented together. Sandstone is significant in Oklahoma's geology and is commonly found in various formations across the state.

Driftwood can be found anywhere on a coastline. Larger quantities than normal might be found on beaches near heavily forested land, or with rivers flowing through heavy forests, or beaches known for prevailing onshore winds, where more driftwood than usual might be accumulated.

do you mean in the plane as in "airplane" or as is the surface plane of the gemstone?

because the answer is yes if it is the surface plane

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Both the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert.

Aragonite is a type of calcium carbonate that has been found to be able to remove pollutants like zinc, cobalt and lead from water. In its natural form, it helps reefs survive as it helps maintain the ph of the water. It is also present in mollusk shells and in coral.

Coat your piece with polyester resin - liquid fiberglass, the same way you coat your diploma, photos etc.

Crazy glue does a good job. Make sure the broken surfaces are clean and dry. I like the gel form, you don't need much, but don't expect it to flow like the usual kind. Use as little as possible, and be prepared to deal with any excess. The stuff dries fast, and you can buy accellerants to speed it up too.

The field test for a diamond is hardness. You can scratch another rock or a test piece of glass with the edge of the stone. Note, however, that the field test is not conclusive.

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Fire agate is found near Safford, AZ. Jade is found at upper quarters of Cherry Creek in NE AZ. Colorful rocks of all shades, type are found in many rocky areas, mostly where water runs periodically. ) Lots of gold and silver found also-Prescott area is good for this, particularly gold.) Good luck!

A rockhound is a geologist or rock collector.

some of the tools scientists use to study rocks are water,meausuring tape , a note book , a hammer , a pick .

Add a Hand Lens to the List!!

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., offers the SLR-400T CO2 laser drilling system for $50,000,000 plus taxes.

100% of rubies are corundum. "Ruby" is a name made up by the gem trade for the mineral known as corundum, when it is red.

In rocks such as basalt, scoria, and pumice the holes are formed from gas bubbles that were escaping from the molten rock as it cooled.

Diamond is a very hard white mineral.

Crystals are non-living things, they may grow, but they are not alive

There are lots of buyers of quartz. It is a popular mineral for collectors, as it is often found in bright colors and large crystals at thousands of localities around the world and fine specimens can be relatively inexpensive. It is a popular gemstone, found in many colors, and used for any lapidary purpose from carving to facetting. Deposits of extremely pure quartz sand are mined for use in semiconductor fabrication.

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Limestone is often sedimentary, formed of calcite in the form of shells and coral. So it's found where there used to be an ocean.

Over 40 minerals belong to the mica group of minerals, which are quite soft, ranging from 2 to 3 on the Mohs Scale.

As far as I am aware, I will not use any lead.

Quartz is a highly abundant material and has been used in a plenty of applications. Powdered quartz is used in making porcelain, scouring soaps, sandpaper, and wood fillers. Because it is a primary ingredient in sand it is also used to make glass & labware, silica brick, cement, and mortar. Ground quartz is used as an abrasive in stonecutting, sandblasting, and glass grinding. We are the leading Quartz Powder manufacturers in india.