Today we talk about how to be a rockhound this is a basic guide on what you need to start collecting rocks how to do the research what to look for some of the things you need to bring along with you the resources that are available to you and some of the joys that you can have some of the dangers you can have in the safety that you need to think about in the end how you can get some great rocks for your collection, and make some great memories along the way. radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com

Today we talk about jaspers with orbs also known as orbicular Jasper.. talk about interesting facts we talk about the history we talk about the properties we talk about varieties we talk about locations where you can collect and we talk about lapidary with orb Jasper. See our blog at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com

Today we go over opal we go over opal history tidbits we talk about the different types of opal precious opal common opal and other opals we talk a little bit about what Opal is made of we talk about some of the famous opal discoveries we talk about some famous opal mines in some locations where you can go collectible here in the United States of America. Please subscribe to our podcast, social media, and blog. [email protected]

Today we talk about Verde antique marble that is located and can be found in the high desert of southern California in the Stoddard Wells mountains just north of Victorville and Apple Valley. I will share my personal stories and information on where the locations and the properties and generalities of the material. Sign up for our blog and social media. https://Radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com http://twitter.com/radicalrocksusa

Today we talk about lapidary grinders the wheels the equipment basics on how to use it description little bit on maintenance and safety and then we talk about some events that are going on this month so to no end and be a part of the conversation we appreciate your feedback see our blog at RadicalRocksusa.blogspot.com look us up on Twitter at radical rocks look us up on LinkedIn at radical rocks soon to be on YouTube radical rocks thank you remember all rockhounds don’t die The petrified

Today we talk about Morganite A beautiful pink stone fairly rare not super common even though it has become more available as an engagement ring we look at the history how it got its name also we talk about places where you can go pay to dig and possibly find morganite right now today in California. Blog at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com LinkedIn and YouTube just look for a Radical Rocks, for Twitter it’s just one word Radicalrocks. Thank you

Today we talk about geodes we talk about how they are formed, we go a little bit scientific on it the different ways that they come about being formed the variations the color be variation. some of the locations that they can be found some of the safety tips when you’re looking for them and just a real good time with geodes. Radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com

Today we go into the basic use of lapidary saws, We also go into the basic daily maintenance for lapidary saws. We are going to talk about trim-saws then we go into larger size how to properly anchor the rock and we also go into some specialty saws that are used for other purposes. Please remember always to follow the owners manual of your equipment with its safety recommendations operation instructions and maintenance instructions this is for information purposes only and may not apply to your equipment. Radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com

Today we look at the differences in these in the similarities how are you can tell them apart which one is more valuable little bit of history little bit of science will have a good time real quick and hopefully you can brush up your skills and add Jade to your collection