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Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting
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562 Questions
How many states have quartz as their state rock or mineral?
Tricky question, as quartz is found in so many forms and is a component of rocks like granite. Quartz is the state mineral of Arkansas and South Dakota. Quartz or forms of quartz are the state rock of Florida (agatized coral), Kentucky(agate), Massachusetts (pudding stone and granite), Mississippi (petrified wood), Missouri (mozarkite), Nebraska (agate), Nevada (sandstone), NH (granite), NC (granite), Oregon (thunder eggs), SC (granite), Texas (petrified palm wood), Vermont (granite), Wisconsin (granite).
Rutile is a valuable source of titanium, an extremely useful metal.
What do the numbers on bottom of vase mean?
i bought a small vase about 12 inches tall second hand store. The front of the vase has peaches, bannans and grapes the bottom of vase has #T989. I cant find a maker, Its almost looks like a pour spout, with a gold trim handle .. any help
Where are emeralds found in NC?
North Carolina has produced the largest emeralds ever found in North America. There are a number of mines, and at least two are open to the public. These are:
Crabtree Emerald Mine, near Little Switzerland, and
Emerald Hollow Mine, near Hiddenite.
A quick internet search will reveal websites for both of the above, and info on all of the other NC emerald localities.
Happy hunting!
Are there any gold claims in Florida?
If their are they`er under the sand bar.
locked in a basalt flow.
Where is malachite mined in the world?
France
not only france
Malachite is found in many regions all over the world. Some of the more popular places that Malachite is found and mined are the Ural Mountains of Russia, Namibia, Shaba, South Australia including Brisbane, Germany, Romania, Mexico, and Arizona and New Mexico in the United States.
What age do you have to be to have a air soft gun?
As far as I know there is now legal restriction on age for airsoft guns. However I would check your local and federal laws first. But even if there is no legal restriction, most retailers wont sell it to you unless your 18+ years old. Or you can do that one thing and you get one free @#$%^&*(
Alaska does not have an Official State Rock. It has Jade as the State Gem and Gold as the State Mineral.
What are facts about amethyst?
Amethyst was once thought to cure drunkenness. It is the name given to the purple variety of the mineral quartz, which is found in all colors. It is a very popular gemstone, the birthstone for February. Currently the bulk of amethyst on the market comes from Brazil and Uruguay, but it is mined in over a dozen countries.
What do you call someone who collects meteors?
A space hound, got me i would think said person would be a rock hound that has a limit set on the types of material that collect dust in the house that is on display.
What type of crystal? Quartz crystal, Swarovski? Cut or rough? You'll need to be much more specific.
Fool's gold (pyrite) has a value as an ore of sulfur, but typical mineral specimens for collections are not of high value unless somewhat exceptional.
What are the three most common elements in minerals?
Oxygen (O) at 47%, silicon (Si) at 28% and aluminum (Al) at 8% are the three most common elements in minerals.
Other elements in minerals are Iron (Fe) at 5%, Calcium (Ca) at 3.5%, Sodium (Na) at 3%, Potassium (K) at 2.5% and Magnesium (Mg) at just 2%. All the other elements together make up only 1% of the earth's crust by weight.
What is Saskatchewan's official rock?
In 1996 potash was selected to be the Official Provincial Mineral Emblem of Saskatchewan.
Potash is in fact not a mineral, but a mixture of minerals, typically sylvite, halite, and carnallite. First discovered in Saskatchewan in 1943, current production is over a billion dollars a year.
The province does not have an official provincial rock, gem, or fossil.
There are 3 main ways for them to be formed. Sedimentary rocks are formed from dirt and sand, and can be found in rivers. Igneous rocks are made from molten magma or lava. Metamorphic rocks are made from already existing rocks, and are changed by pressure or temperature.
How much is a white 75 carrot diamond worth in present-day?
That is a difficult question to answer. Diamonds that big are rare as it is. Plus the quality, cut and clarity all greatly affect the value.
It would be worth a great deal if it is of exceptional quality.
What does 375 mean in terms of precious metals?
375 is a gold hallmark that indicates 37.5 % pure gold, or 9 karat (also spelled carat, but with gold this is a measure of purity, not a weight measure as used with gems.)
What is the most common mineral found in the US?
Probably calcite, the main constituent of limestones.
Who buys white clay from a mine?
There are many companies that buy white clay from mines. Most of the white clay comes from mines that is sold in the U. S. .
How much does Australian opal cost by the gram?
It varies hugely with the type and quality of opal. In general the black opal (lights against a dark background) is more expensive than milky opal (lights against a creamy background). But opals are very individual, and prices depend on the appeal of a particular stone as presented, or a cutter's eye for its potential.
3 ways of transporting a rock?
A sturdy internal-frame backpack is best, buckets will do, or an ATV or pickup truck could be used for larger loads of rock.
What is the name factory where wood is made boards?
A sawmill.
Sawyers work in sawmills, sawing/cuttting the wood from lumberjacks into boards and planks. Carpenters use these materials to make usable goods.
