Beautiful rocks

What would you say when I ask which gemstone is the prettiest? Most will probably say diamond, ruby or sapphire. But I’m going to show you some of the most beautiful gemstones that you may not know. This list combines commonly known gems, like opal and amethyst, with some rare and exotic minerals. They represent some… Read More »50 Most Beautiful Gemstones You’ve Ever Seen

There’s no question that Mother Nature has been generous enough to give us countless gifts of everything we need to survive. Not to mention the breathtaking landscapes and adorable animals that make our hearts melt. But sometimes we can get stuck in the fast pace of our urban lifestyles and barely even notice the beauty surrounding us.

Euclase on Calcite, Gachala Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia, cabinet, 14.0 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm, This specimen hosts a 6 inch tall euclase standing straight up from contrasting matrix., For sale from The Arkenstone, www.iRocks.com. For more details on this piece and others, visit https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/41951

Dioptase, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia, miniature, 4.1 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm, Fine dioptase specimens like this are one of the holy grail desires for collectors., For sale from The Arkenstone, www.iRocks.com. For more details on this piece and others, visit https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/6483

In the Saudi Arabian desert, the Al Naslaa rock formation looks completely unnatural. Its perfectly vertical split remains a mystery.

A rock is usually a symbol of deep time. Kick a pebble or toss a stone and you've probably just touched something that formed before humans walked upright. Some

Aspiring treasure hunters will want to check out these extraordinary glass pebble beaches that have an abundance of colorful sea glass.

Vesuvianite var. Manganoan

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

Newfoundland, Canada. Photo by Rae Weisnagel. Pebble beach! #nature #rocks #pebbles #colourful #beautiful #pretty #summer