May 17, 2025 · A forum for rock hounds and gem hunters. Talk about locations, techniques, finds, and more.

Jun 15, 2004 · I found these blue rocks along the schuylkill river in berks county in Pa. Does anyone know what they may be? They seem to be real smooth, like glass almost and they are …

Apr 9, 2012 · I know this will be next to impossible to truly ID just from my lousy pics and info. But, heck, what's life without a challenge. :) First a little background. I eyeballed this from about 50 …

Mar 3, 2016 · Nice looking vug. I sometimes use a wooden stick (paint stirrer) and push crystals to see if I can find any that are loose and will just pop out without damaging them. Once you get …

Jan 27, 2009 · i found this rock on my grand parents farm years ago, was wandering if anyone knew why it had square notch in it? some say it was a property marker to...

Nov 19, 2013 · Has anyone done any rock/Gem hunting, in Nevada, over the last couple of years, especially, in Southern Nevada? If so, what were you looking for? Any luck?

Oct 1, 2014 · I have a rock that is green and black. The black part has an oily feel and sheen that make it look purplish. Any ideas what it is?

Aug 23, 2009 · Hi all, I am posting this here plus in the What is it area. I found something that has me stumped. I found a rock that absolutely makes my metal detector scream. I can turn the …

Dec 2, 2014 · The Nantahala River just North of there in Graham County has Gold as well as many other streams and rivers in these areas. There is also quite a bit of Gems that can be …

Mar 10, 2014 · Additionally along the Columbia river in Oregon one could go out at night and use the black light on the dredge spoils and find valuable gems. It was thought that pirate ships …