Geode hunting

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

Geodes are the ultimate hidden treasure! And to find one yourself is exhilerating. Learn what geodes are, how they're formed, and WHERE TO FIND GEODES!

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If you've discovered a geode (a rounded rock formation with crystals or banding inside), you'll want to crack it open as safely and neatly as possible. Every geode is unique, and could hold anything from clear, pure quartz crystals to rich...

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Geodes are the ultimate hidden treasure! And to find one yourself is exhilerating. Learn what geodes are, how they're formed, and WHERE TO FIND GEODES!

Hunting for geodes is a ridiculously fun and unique experience for all ages. Here's where to find geodes in Utah for free.

Thundereggs! Kind of like geodes, but with one major difference. If you want to learn more about thundereggs, then here's everything you'll need to know.

Geodes may look like unexciting rocks on the surface, but hunting them down is worth it once you split one open to see the magical display that's inside. Whether you're going on a hiking trip or spending a day at the river with your...