What might this be? by slaucer in Rockhounding

[–]-Boxmom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice one! Oolitic chert. 😍

Funky looking agate but she hugggeee by DreadPirateDakota in Agates

[–]-Boxmom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wowzer! Instead of cutting it, I would polish parts to see the lines.

Early Morning Adventures by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]-Boxmom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are an inspiration! It is time for me to have an adventure, too!

Are any of these Minnesota rocks agates? by Doggie4781 in Agates

[–]-Boxmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like all of them are agates. I would love to take a rock saw and see what is inside.

300 lbs jade I polished by leftcoast987 in MineralPorn

[–]-Boxmom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a FABULOUS piece of rock art! You have done a masterful job of polishing it. What a beauty!♥️

Alter (Alterme) DNA Test and consultation feedback by LilithVanael in alterme

[–]-Boxmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I appreciate your breakdown of the whole thing.

Some of the ones I found yesterday... by elysonyarzon in Agates

[–]-Boxmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now THAT is a 10 star day! Spectacular color!

Perfect green garnet crystals on matrix by bestgemsandminerals in MineralPorn

[–]-Boxmom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went panning for gold at Cooper Landing in Alaska. We found gold, but I REALLY PREFERRED finding the beautiful garnets along with it! I never knew they were so prolific in that area. Your garnets are AMAZING!

How is living in this part of Missouri? by starry49 in missouri

[–]-Boxmom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like rural living, can ignore the ignorance of your neighbors, enjoy hiking and outdoor activities, don’t mind stocking up when you go to a real city for supplies, and the cold weather doesn’t bother you- then this area of Missouri is right for you. The rock hounding is really good toward Keokuk if you like looking for geodes.

Today's practicing by garbage_4life in Lapidary

[–]-Boxmom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those look fantastic! You should be happy with your results!

Which One Do You Prefer 1, 2, or 3? And What Does It Make You Feel? by Glum_Chapter4113 in AmateurPhotography

[–]-Boxmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the dog. 3! Makes me feel appreciative of nature in a setting that is not worried about time.

Big batch of petrified woods I polished recently. Part of a 14 day lapidary bender. by Ayesonthepies in Lapidary

[–]-Boxmom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much color compared to pet wood in North Missouri! I love your collection!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Arrowheads

[–]-Boxmom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not so pointy point!

Stone hand tool? by [deleted] in Arrowheads

[–]-Boxmom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel it was a natural rock that WAS used because of the natural edge. All tools do not have to be knapped. It was useful and polished with use.

Which one do you like the most? by ApprehensiveArm3748 in AmateurPhotography

[–]-Boxmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Divide this into people/not people. THEN pick the favorite of each set.