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What is Shungite

Shungite is a rare, carbon-rich mineraloid rock found primarily in the Karelia region of northwestern Russia, near the vil…

How to Tell If a Rock Is Worth Money

When you find an unusual or eye-catching rock and wonder if it might be valuable, the first step is careful observation and …

What is Welo Opal

Welo opal (also spelled Wollo opal) is a type of precious opal mined in Ethiopia’s Wollo Province, near the town of Wegel T…

Three Whale Rock (Hin Sam Wan)

Three Whale Rock ( Hin Sam Wan ) is a spectacular sandstone formation in Phu Singh Forest Park, Bueng Kan Province, northea…

How to Identify Quartz

Learning how to identify quartz is one of the most practical skills in geology and rock collecting. Quartz is among Earth’s…