Rhodonite and rhodochrosite are two pink, patterned gemstones often confused with each other. Learn what makes each unique and how to tell rhodochrosite and rhodonite apart!
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ROCKHOUNDING UT! Here you can get to know the rocks, gemstones, and minerals of UTAH and WHERE TO FIND THEM! Grab your hiking gear and let's going!
This is an easy gift to make for a rockhound or fossil hunter on your list!! My son recently purchased a $15 "Rock & Gems Dig" Kit from Smithsonian. It was lame and he wasContinue reading
This ammonite is on display in our Elements gallery.
Sapphires, agates, gold and fossils are just some of the geological treasures you'll find in Montana. Here's a list of some of the best rockhounding sites in Montana.
Kids love learning about rocks. Download some free fossils worksheets and rock printables to add to your study of geology.
Exhibition of fossils in the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, which is home to the largest reptile display in Central Australia.
Amber has been considered a highly valued gem for ages. It has been found throughout antiquity in ancient relics, artwork and jewelry. It's been discovered in the famed Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb artifacts as well as ancient South American masks, and European animal figurines. The most famous Amber and considered the 8th wonder of the world, is the Russian Amber Room located in the Catharine Palace, now a reconstruction from the original 1701 version. At one time the original Amber Room measured 33 feet by 33 feet equaling 196 feet total wall length. The original Amber Room was dismantled and stolen by the German Nazis in 1941 and brought to Königsberg (renamed Kaliningrad) for reconstruction and display. After the war, it was generally believed to have been destroyed and hasn’t been found yet. The lost original Amber Room is one of the great mysteries yet to be solved. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FULL YEAR OF MathArt and SCIENCE PLUS SUMMER eLEARNING? Also Check out: ******************** Math Art Science Thematic Distance Learning Coronavirus Full year Courses What's included: 19-slide PowerPoint 19-page study guide. The study guide includes the following: PowerPoint Interaction Questions Projects and Activity Ideas hosted on the Rocks & Minerals website Web Resources Student project rubric Journal Entry template Answer Key Also Check out: ******************** Math Art Science Thematic Student Self-paced Distance Learning Full year Coursware I'd love to stay connected with you! Connect with me now on: ******************************************************************************* NatureGlo's eScience Blog NatureGlo's eScience Facebook NatureGlo's eScience YouTube Channel NatureGlo's eScience Twitter NatureGlo's eScience Pinterest Got questions? Email me at [email protected] Happy learning adventures! Gloria aka NatureGlo
Here's a list of the TOP 15 FOSSIL DIG SITES that are open to the public. If you're going to be passing by any of these places this year, be sure to stop!
Knowing how to polish rocks by hand is handy after a day spent finding some nice specimens. Here’s how to turn a dull piece of stone into a gleaming beauty.
Colorado remains an incredible state in many respects, and for the rockhound, it's a top notch location with opportunities everywhere. Here's where to go and what you'll find.
Happy 2012 butterfly fans! In order to better celebrate the future, we’re taking a look back into the past: the ancient past. The earliest known butterflies and moths evolved about 50 mill…
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Is it illegal to collect rocks on the side of the road and roadside ditches? Here's what I've found to be the case, as well as where you CAN collect legally.
Sedimentary rock is formed when layers of sediment, such as sand, mud, and small rocks, are pressed and cemented together over time. Here’s what happens: Sediment is created when rocks and minerals are broken down by weathering and erosion. This can happen when wind, water, or ice wear away at the surface of the Earth. ... Read more
Full instructions on rock testing with kids including how to put together your own rock testing kit and a step-by-step guide to follow on how to test different rocks.
Whether you’re a would-be prospector or just naturally curious, knowing which rocks contain gold can be something of a challenge. Here's six rocks known for containing gold.
How to build a mining setup. A mining sluice is expensive to rent, but this easy DIY setup was a perfect addition to our gem mining birthday party.
You’re strolling along the shoreline of Lake Michigan combing the beach for interesting stones and driftwood or perhaps beach glass. You find a common gray beach stone and admire it for the s…
