Rockhounding can be a very fun and exciting hobby for many, especially kids. Often called amateur geology, or even rock collecting, this hobby can bring on some very fun adventures for all ages. It does not matter what place you live, you are likely to be able to stumble onto some great rocks and minerals in your area.
For those of you that are new to rockhounding, getting started can be full of questions. I have put together some good articles that can help any new rock collector get started in their rockhounding hobby. Take some time to read through what is here and hopefully I can help you walk away with a little more knowledge about rockhounding.
If you are new to rockhounding, reading this will help you understand the basics of what you need to know to get started rockhounding.
This article goes over some of the very tools you will need to get started in rockhounding. You may not need all of the tools suggested but many of the tools mentioned are must have’s.
Easy Ways to Know if my Rock or Mineral is Valuable – This article goes over some ways to help you determine if the rock or mineral in your possession is valuable
This particular article will go over some the the best ways to display your rock and mineral collections.
If you have acquired some geodes and are wondering how you might like to open them, take a look at this article “How to Crack a Geode Open With and Without Tools” to help give you some ideas.
You may also be thinking about going out and finding geodes. I have another great article here on how to find geodes. “The Easiest Way to Find Geodes“
If you are interested in collecting rocks then I have a great article on some of the favorite rocks to collect out there. “Cool Rocks to Collect: The Best Collectable Rocks for Everyone”
Additionally I have this article which might be more for rock collecting for kids. “The Best Types of Rocks for Kids”
Kids may often have the question if rocks are alive. This can include older kids and some adults as well. This article will go into the answering if rocks are alive. “Can Rocks be Alive and Can Rocks Die“