Rockhounding in the USA

A collection of rockhounding and arrowhead (Indian artifact) field reports from across the nation. Join us for exciting geological and historical adventures involving rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils, and Native American artifacts as we include reports, photos, videos, maps and more. If you love rocks, minerals, fossils, and artifacts, then Rockhounding USA is your new home.

Monday, September 17, 2018

Finding Sweet Crystals at Sweet Surrender Quartz Crystal Mine

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We travel about 10 miles north of Mt. Ida, Arkansas (Quartz Crystal Capital of the World) and visit the Sweet Surrender Quartz Crystal Mine....
Saturday, August 25, 2018

Southern Illinois Roadcut Yields a Wealth of Fossils

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Many fossil locations require a long hike into the forest, or an exhausting trip across the desert, or extensive travels into the wilderness...

STUNNING Petrified Wood from near Holbrook, Arizona

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Mention the word "Arizona" to rockhounds, and instantly visions of large chunks of luscious petrified logs will fill their minds. ...
Friday, July 6, 2018

Rock Show/Swap Report: 21st Annual Missouri Mines Rock Swap June 2018

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Hailed as one of the last actual rock shows/swaps in the nation, the 21st Annual Missouri Mines Rock Swap (June 8-10, 2018) in Park Hills, M...
Thursday, February 8, 2018

Mineral Minute - Episode 3: Tourmaline

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Today's mineral: Tourmaline Tourmaline is a huge family of boron silicates that share crystal structure, but vary in chemical composit...
Sunday, January 28, 2018

Amazing Tales of Geology - Episode 3: The Giant Crystal Cavern of Naica, Mexico

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We’ve all seen crystals small enough to hold in your hand, but how about crystals big enough on which to stand? That’s exactly what hap...
Saturday, January 27, 2018

Amazing Tales of Geology - Episode 2: The Black Star of Queensland

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Could it be true that one of the most valuable and beautiful gems in all of human history was once considered a worthless rock and used as a...
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