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GUIDE TO COLLECTING AGATES; WHERE AND HOW TO FIND THEM

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  GUIDE TO COLLECTING AGATES; WHERE AND HOW TO FIND THEM There is a wide variety of agates, and many collectors include them in their collections. They are attractive, common, and hardy. Because of this, not only are they great for jewelry, but also for a wide range of other specimens. Are you ready to find out more about these incredible gems? Continue reading because we're going to go deeply into this topic. Here, you'll learn about agates, where to look for them, and some creative ways to use them once you've unearthed them. What exactly are Agates? Chalcedony, another name for the silica dioxide (SiO2) material from which agates are fashioned, makes up the bulk of an agate's composition. Glass, quartz crystals, and opals are all fashioned from the same element. Minerals' crystalline structures are often the source of their distinguishing properties. Its cryptocrystalline structure gives chalcedony its name. The meaning of the word "crypto...
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INTRODUCTION TO JASPER COLLECTION

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  INTRODUCTION TO JASPER COLLECTION Beautiful and varied, jasper is a must-have for every stone collector. If you're just getting started in the hobby of rock collecting, they're an excellent choice. So many questions arises for a jasper collector that is a starter. Thankfully, there are simple solutions too! Let's get started, and I'll explain what jasper is, where to look for it, and how to maximize your haul on your next collecting expedition. What is Jasper? Translucent jasper is a kind of cryptocrystalline silicon dioxide (SiO2 or silica). Colors like green, red, blue, and many more are common in jasper. Opacity is what sets jasper apart from agate. There is no way for light to pass through a genuine jasper, yet certain brecciated jaspers may include chalcedony. Also, even if the stone is just one color, it will likely have some kind of pattern. There is a continuous gradient from cryptocrystalline quartz to jaspers. They have the same chemical co...
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