Rough agate identification

Agates are semiprecious gems that can be found all over the world. Throughout history, they have been valued as stones of impressive beauty and charm. Most people recognize agate as a highly polished, banded stone, but recognizing unpolished agate on a lake or in a freshly plowed field is a little tougher. Identifying unpolished agate is something that any amateur geologist can learn to do.

Bubblegum agate has a name that says it all. It has the size and shape of a used piece of bubblegum. If you take a chance, it can be a diamond in the rough!

Agates are one of the most popular and sought after gemstone for rockhounds. They can be found in many locations. This guide to agates is...

Geodes are round, hollow geological rock formations commonly of sedimentary or igneous rock. The interiors are often lined with quartz crystals. Prized by rock hounds and used for decoration and jewelry, they are found in many parts of the country. Idaho, the Gem State, has its share of geodes. For those prepared for rock hounding in Idaho's scenic, rugged and mineral-rich back country, there is a supply of geodes available.

I'll bet one month's pay that you live near a location where rocks that would defy identification by a PhD Geologist can be found.

Make your own simple rock and mineral Identification kit with materials that you likely already have at home. Instructions for using your kit to identify rock and mineral samples.

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identifying color chart

Chalcedony is a broad term to describe a microcrystalline form of silica. Agate is any type of chalcedony which is translucent, while jasper is any type of chalcedony which is opaque.

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Agates are semiprecious gems that can be found all over the world. Throughout history, they have been valued as stones of impressive beauty and charm. Most people recognize agate as a highly polished, banded stone, but recognizing unpolished agate on a lake or in a freshly plowed field is a little tougher. Identifying unpolished agate is something that any amateur geologist can learn to do.

Photo about Set of various green rough minerals with names eclogite, anapaite, tamanite, calcite, etc isolated on white. Image of amazonite, olivine, chrysotile - 175646932

Hunting for Washington State beach agates is not only fun but something anyone can do. After years of hunting for these beauts, I now have quite the collection.…

Beautiful picture jasper rough perfectly sized for your rock tumbler.