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Jul 29, 2019
Terracotta or rock?
I'm not sure what this is. I don't it along the Long Island Sound in NY. It's solid, heavy in weight. Brownish clay color with darker spots throughout.
Jun 12, 2019
Rocks from Central India
Specimen 1- Hardness >6, No streak, non-magnetic, no acid reaction, specific gravity- 2.6 Specimen 2- , No streak, non-magnetic, no acid reaction, specific
Jun 12, 2019
Can someone identify this ?
Found in creek in Boyce Louisiana it has Yellow, pink,white,red,and brown colors with polished look
May 27, 2019
Olivine Magnesium Rich Silicate
Magnesium rich olivine is a mineral formed deep within the mantle.
May 24, 2019
What is this metal?
I found what I thought was a rock but my metal detector beeped on it lol, I'm sorry I know nothing about metal, a magnet will not stick to it.any information
May 24, 2019
Fire Opal
This is an Opal. I've been told that the red part is also Opal, there is Fire Opal mixed in.
May 24, 2019
Green Tourmaline or Emerald??
I've had this specimen for many year. I've been told it is either Green Tourmaline or Emerald. It is about the size of a lemon.
Feb 21, 2019
50th Annual Gem and Mineral Show - Fredericksburg Rockhounds
January 19-20 2019. Fredericksburg Texas, Ladybird Johnson Park - Pioneer Pavillion. Free Admission, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4 For more information www.FredericksburgRockhounds.or
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