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Trancas Geodes from Chihuahua, Mexico

Admin - April 23, 2026

knowing how to open a geode gets results like this opened geode with a quartz interior

How to Open a Geode: Tools and Tips

scientist inside of geoda de pulpi learning how are geodes formed by studying the interior

Oco Geode Guide: Geology & Collecting

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How to Open a Geode: Tools and Tips

Admin - April 23, 2026

How to open a geode is part science, part surprise, and part pure satisfaction. The cracking and cleaning of these popular “stone eggs” is...

Trancas Geodes from Chihuahua, Mexico

April 23, 2026

A colorful 1-inch Oco with secondari? and flame pattern in the shell.

Oco Geode Guide: Geology & Collecting

April 23, 2026

Royal Sahara Jasper: Buying & Cabbing

April 17, 2026

Yooperlites: What & Where to Find Them

Admin - January 14, 2026

Yooperlites are fluorescent sodalite-bearing rocks found along the shores of the Great Lakes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and along Lake Superior. Collecting fluorescent rocks has...

Gemstones in the Bible

Admin - March 26, 2026

What are the gemstones in the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels," as metaphors for value, wealth, beauty,...

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Herkimer Diamonds: A Collector’s Guide

January 12, 2026

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Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top 10

March 16, 2026

7-10—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO:

Annual show; Jay Penn; 1/2 mile south of US 285 Rt. 9, Platte Dr., near Fairplay Beach; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, slabs, rough, jewelry, beads, cabochons, fossils, equipment; contact Jay Penn, 2324 Alvarado NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay

8-10—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:

Annual show; Damian w/ Bellpoint Promotions; Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 State Route 20; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, children under 16 free; gem, mineral, jewelry, fossil, bead and metaphysical dealers selling their spectacular finds from all over the globe; contact Damian Belgali, (770) 386-1608; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

8-10—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:

Annual show; Mineral Area Gem Mineral Society; Missouri Mines Historic Site, 4000 State Hwy 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; Missouri Mines Historic Site and Museum will be open and free to the public for this event, free parking, demonstrations, silent auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, 411 Allen Street, Farmington, MO 63640, (573) 760-0488; Email: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249800061698210/

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