Agate hunting

Lake Superior Agates can be found throughout the Lake Superior region if you know what to look for and how to hunt them. 5 easy steps to finding agates

Tap into the wisdom of geologists with this detailed guide to agate hunting. It's not just about luck; it's about knowing where to look, what to look for, and how to identify your finds. Discover the types of agate you can find around you and use these expert tips to enhance your searching skills. This guide is packed with knowledge that'll have you finding agates like a pro.

10 agate hunting tips you can use to find more agates today or on your next trip to the beach! These tips are for rockhounds and beachcombers

While visiting friends, Larry and Marcy, I took a few minutes to walk around their house to take photos of a few of their rock cases and specimens. Not only is their barn house one of my favorite houses that I've ever been in, but their collection rivals that of most mineral museums. I would have to dedicate several days worth of blog updates to include all of their specimens. Instead I walked around their house and captured a few images. Thanks again to Larry and Marcy for sharing their…

Bleach is one of the more common ways to clean agate, but is it the best? Learn how to clean agates with bleach. The first thing to know

Discover the best places for hunting Lake Superior agates and other treasures along Michigan's Upper Peninsula's rocky shorelines.

Great day of agate hunting! Oregon Coast Agates and Jasper.

10 agate hunting tips you can use to find more agates today or on your next trip to the beach! These tips are for rockhounds and beachcombers

Agate is identical to quartz in terms of composition and physical properties. To identify rough agate, consider its translucence, size, weight and banding, and look for surface marks, irregular fractures and waxiness.