Rockhounders can find all kinds of gemstones across the United States, but there are certain places where geodes can be found ...

Amethyst geodes are one of Minecraft's newest additions, thanks to the 1.17 Caves & Cliffs update. They are natural underground structures that provide materials such as amethyst, smooth basalt, and ...

Amethyst geodes—some stretching 5 m long—dot the ancient lava flows of Uruguay’s Los Catalanes mining area. The geodes contain calcite, colorless quartz, and agate, another quartz mineral. Large ...

Minecraft has loads of different blocks that can be used for decoration. They are essentially solid, with no real features other than their unique texture and color combination. Calcite is one such ...

Wherever I wander, I have an eye out for new and different things that might make interesting writing and reading. A trip to the Iowa-Missouri-Illinois tri-state corner last weekend offered up some ...

Every rockhound dreams of days like this! These are the greatest pieces I’ve ever uncovered, featuring flawless agates, vibrant amethyst, UV-reactive yooperlites, and perfect geodes cracked open to ...