Nov 28, 2025 · A forum for rock hounds and gem hunters. Talk about locations, techniques, finds, and more.

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 …

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 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 …

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?

Jul 8, 2017 · It seems unnatural for a rock to be in the shape of triangle. Or is it online and I just do not know about it?

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 …

Apr 24, 2011 · Does anyone here have any experience w/this? What kind of tools do you need? What about stones held in with adhesives as well as clasps? How do you avoid scratching the …

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 …