Rockhound Links

Here are some cool links to information about minerals, fossils, and related fields. If you know of a site that other rockhounds might find interesting, let us know! We are just getting started on this idea, as of June 2010, so have patience & check back often.

Thanks, and have fun!

Lapidary Videos

Scott polishes a piece of rainbow obsidian and shares some of his tips for a good shine. This is our first-ever video! We thought we were just experimenting, but we ended up with something that others may find entertaining and educational. (Guest appearance by Cream)

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In this video, our son, Mike, decides to try his hand at the camera. He records Scott, as he loads a thunderegg into his rock saw. Sound easy? There are a few pointers that help. (Note: a short discussion about some leaf fossils Scott collected opens the video.)

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Links to other interesting rockhound sites:

• The amazing world of fluorescents!
• Find Gem Shows in your area (note: there are other sites, too, of course. We just try to decide which are the most inormative.)