Radical Rocks

Today we talk about Sugilite we talked about the different types how to tell real from fake how to cut it polish it what it’s value is, and more. We have a few lapidary tips today some awesome glue and some Rock tumbling tips. Believe it or not in our fossil news today we talk about a dinosaur rump hole? So a newly discovered dragon fish literally a living fossil and more. Check out all our social...

Today we talk about a huge impossibly giant crystal how they formed what they are and where they are. We talk about mining crystals for your full-time job. Talk about cat’s-eyes how they are formed in what stones most commonly have them. We talk about some interesting fossil discoveries as well as where you can dig for fossils we talk about nano diamonds and other really cool stories, check out al...

Today we talk all about Zoisite, this gemstone has so many varieties and has so many lapidary options in working with it. We talk about non-diamond engagement ring choices there’s a lot more interesting stones than you may imagine. Great lakes glowing rocks. We talk about a huge discovery up over 40 new shark species discovered in a cave in Kentucky USA, and more. Join the radical rocks community...

Today we talk about the worlds rarest minerals some of them only have a sugar cube worth in the whole world. We’re going to talk about dinosaurs shrinking and also a terrifying turkey dinosaur. Heartwarming story about the blind rockhound and lapidarian. See our links at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify. Donations are appreciated https://urldefense.com/v3/__h...

Today we talk about moissanite we talk about natural moissanite we talk about man-made moissanite and we talk about how to set moissanite. We talk about gold! gold in Nevada gold in Canada gold structures how gold is formed in the green belts, Gold in Australia. Robots mining fossil news and more. Don’t miss out join us on many formats links can be found at radicalrocksusa.blodspot.com donations a...

Today we talk about the fossils of Norway & Scandinavia, not known as a fossil area but a really good history. you talk about Herkimer diamonds, Beautiful brown Gemstones of fall. Nigeria the gemstone capital of Africa? Most expensive dinosaur ever, and more. Find links at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com and if you’d like to donate go to https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TZYCR68FC5NNS thank you and...

Today we talk about fast growing Gemstones several Gemstones in pegmatite may grow in just minutes then we talk about tourmalines One of the birthstones for October we talk about a dig kit to help get kids interested in gyms in fossils we talk about some opal hunters in the amazing discoveries of opal worth 500 times more than gold we talk about fossils Ice Age manatees in Texas and much much more...

Today we talk about how to use wax to create dynamic lapidary designs. We talk about how to design a ring. We talk about opal a new meet you right crater discovery the green gel on the moon fossils basic fossil hunting techniques and more. Come see us on parlor #radicalrocks all of our links can be found at the bottom of any of our blogs at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com Thank you for stopping by an...

Day we talk about agates and how they form some of the different theories on banding we also go into the different types of agate that are very popular and collected. talk about a huge new diamond discovery at the crater of the diamonds state park in Arkansas a real whopper! We talk about where you can dig amethyst and keep it! Talk about a cherry red tourmaline. That’s some great fossil discoveri...

Today we talk about malachite we talk about where it’s found different types of malachite its properties. We talk about a new mineral that has been named. Talk about gemstone trends jewelry tip we talk about life on Venus we talk about a planet made of diamonds we talk about rhodochrosite jewelry and much much more. Thank you for tuning in and being a part of our social media at radicalrocksusa.bl...

Today we talk about the 500 year history of Tourmaline, and we talk about I found on my mining trip of the ocean view mine located in San Diego California. We talk about new discoveries in Malawi. What about why jadeite is skyrocketing, in fossil news we talk about fossils on Mars? We talk about a giant vampire bat, Trilobites and more, or social media links can be found at radicalrocksusa.blogspo...

These exciting episode we talk about fire agate where to find it all about it little bit about cutting it it’s value, what makes it so unique. We also go into different gemstone varieties the true cost of Jim to stones new discovery in Japan micro diamonds. And for fossil updates we have what it’s like to be a paleontologist working on a T-Rex. More than gold been discovered in Alaska woolly mammo...

Today we talk about amethyst sage agate, AKA Grape Jelly, what it is and a couple tips on cutting it and where you can get some. The emerald heart of Africa. 75 carat crocodile ring worth $600,000. New fossil discoveries I talk about a trip I’m going to take to dig some gems. All that and more calm be a part of our community get information blogs videos links can be found at radicalrocksusa.blogsp...

Today we talk about cabochon shaping and carving. This is basically an introduction to lapidary arts but we tried to throw in some original ideas to help you think of what to do with those scraps of pieces that you might have and to come up with some original works of art. Radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.

What is the difference between agate in Jasper? We will give you some tips. Gemstone of the year for 2020. Huge gold discovery in Poland, organic Gemstones, fossil discoveries. Take the time to think or worldwide audience. And there’s even more in today’s exciting episode. You’re part of Community so get connected radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.

Today we talk about how to identify rocks and minerals. Simple physical test that can be done with common items, no couple really cool details going to be brought out today about some rocks and minerals that you might want to find out about even if you already know about the hardness test, we appreciate your feedback and you’re welcome to join our community. Our links can be found at our blog radi...

Today we go over how sedimentary rocks are formed. We talk about an interesting phenomenon of a garden grows under quartz in the desert. Huge diamond was found worth up to $18 million. Fossilized foot prints found in the Grand Canyon. A giant reptile found in the belly of a mega predator. Tell you a little bit about my visit to the lucky Friday mine in Idaho. Be part of our community radicalrocksu...

Today we talk about rockhounding on BLM land, The rules what are the limits? Talk about what savvy Gem collectors are investing in, then we go into the gemstone called jet which is Britain’s famous gemstone. We talk about the crater of the diamonds park is still open we talked about peridot the birthstone for August, so talk about some interesting fossils about a petrified “Hell Ant” attacking a e...

Today we talk with 7 year old Willow and 5 year old Landon about rocks minerals and lapidary. Unscripted interview with young kids about their thought , and some basic education to add to the natural love children have for rocks. Our links found in any blog at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com thank you and remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify

Today we talk about rock hounding in Montana there are several great areas for finding sapphires and much much more. Talk about crazy lace agate it’s actually a commodity. We talk a little bit about the three largest Tanzanite Gemstones ever found. We got some interesting news on rockhounding Mars, and some fossil news. All of our links can be found at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com thank you and re...

Today we talk about Opal Australia’s National Gemstone. We look at some history, some of the famous areas in opals of history, and more. We look at a diamond that holds a modern day record. look at a few fossils the bird lizard in Amber, an owl hawk. Talk about the rock food table a beautiful display that’s been traveling for a while that looks edible but if you bite into it you will break your te...

Today we talk about malachite, not only is it the first ore, it has some beautiful properties as a lapidary material we talk about how you can find areas to pick up some malachite. Also Abitibi Greenstone Belt area rich in gold & minerals then a adventure road trip to Estes Park Co. Some Fossils talk, huge Diamond, a real ruby bottle And more radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com https://MeWe.com/join/radi...

Today we talk about the Chrysocolla of Arizona. We talk about radioactive rocks how to collect them the tools that you use and store them as specimens only! I talk about meteorites the difference between meteorites meteor astroid and comets also how to look for them in your own backyard. Talk about the flying reptile in Mexico camels that Rome to San Diego and more, links can be found on any blogs...

A how to identify gemstones with no, and or minimal tools, checking the clarity the color the Hue, the luster the saturation the tone the weight also being able to identify what is not a gemstone is very important, these tips and many others are included in this how to guide which is based on the radical rocks blog located at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com all of our links are on the bottom of every...

Today’s episode is dedicated to Arvid Melvin RIP. Day we discuss veriscite, located in mineral County Nevada. We talk about Sagenite agate and it’s somewhat rare makeup. Yellow Sapphire. Rockhounding in New Hampshire. Got some great fossil news and some public interest stories. Part of our community check out all our links at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com be a part of our community at https://MeWe....