There seems to be an on-going dispute over Red Beryl/Bixbite and it's rarity. Here is a guide to help you understand what you're looking at, and what to look for when buying. In the very early 1900's, a man...
Rhodescabbin Store A BUYERS GUIDE TO LAPIDARY ROCKS I have sold and bought rocks and Lapidary equipment on Ebay now for 7 years. In that time I have done a whole lota buying. In doing so I have learned...
Apatite Mind blowing blue Apatite Apatite, a stone seldom found in jewelry stores and virtually unknown to the general public, is beloved by collectors for its many different colors and forms. Only with...
70,000,000 Years Ago on Panagea When North America first appeared as the Pacific Plate thrust up from below it - forming Earth's newest cordillera, the Rocky Mountains - the Bearpaw Sea ran up the middle....
These are basically the most natural detailed pieces of art. Wonderfully we locate them just lying around on the ground. Virtually everywhere in the world has some variety and also this vast dispersment...
When buying ammolite gemstones always keep in mind to buy from one of the suppliers who properly grades there stones in accordance to the industry standard. Guidelines on grading and pricing is well written...
There are many feldspar (pronounced FELLd-spar) gemstones; Sunstone, Andesine, Labradorite, Moonstone etc. etc..... But how are they different?What is special about much raved Andesine? Those were my...