gem

Its extremely hard and pretty heavy, very sparkley and has little pockets of quarts around the outside the red/purplish areas look very glossy or something

I started looking for gold and silver in the back country of San Diego which I documented in my prospecting journal here (http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/prospectors-journals/637334-beginner-s-prospecting-adventure-san-diego-county.html#post6549754). Now I am on the hunt for gems in San...

Hello all, I have little experience with gemstones and found these with a collection of jewellery at auction. Not the most exciting treasure hunt but an unexpected find still! I understand its difficult to tell from photos but can anyone see anything that would indicate what they are? I...

Howdy everyone! I was given a pile of what was thought to be amber. Used the salt water test and guess what!?!... nothing floated. So my question is, if its not amber,what is it? They're kinda heavy but they all have the amber color when you shine the light on them. I thought maybe glass but...

I picked this up in a lot from an estate auction in North Carolina. I'm not entirely sure what it is I thought it might be Beryl but I think it could also be green Tourmaline I'm not all that familiar with the different types of green gems. It's 2 centimeters long and fairly clear I can't see...

I found it at the southeast coast of Mediterranean after a big storm. It is not magnetic. That's all I know Here is a close up photo ]1801820[/ATTACH]

Ive always wondered what this is, found it when I was young. :notworthy: Thanks:) Found on beach in California.

Hello, I live in Phoenix, AZ, I recently helped my Dad tare down the rock wall that has been in our front yard since we first moved in, 13 years ago. It was a beautiful wall, but he decided to expand. Not only were there rocks on the exterior, but 100's were cemented on the inside as well...

Hello everyone, I found this Little Rock on my property in Texas while I was gardening, anyone have an idea of what it is?

Hello everyone, I found this Little Rock on my property in Texas while I was gardening, anyone have an idea of what it is?

I'm a newbie rockhound having recently moved to Miami Arizona. I found this rock in Globe AZ. It's very hard. The porous side a file will hardly touch. It's approx. 6" x 4" x 4". Any help as to it's nature and value is very much appreciated. thanks

I'm a newbee rockhound having recently located to the Miami/Globe area in Arizona. I think what I have found is an agate. It's approx. 6" X4" X4". Any help in identifying it and it's value will be much appreciated.

Hello, how are you guyz?:hello: I would like to know if this stone is a ruby :4leafclover: Or if it has a name, it was apparently found in the very old house and its old dome was a Portuguese of portugal .. I would like to know whether or not it is worth it, and if it is worth something at least...

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Still need ID help with a 'The Gem' jar! Anyone have a Red Book? Hey Everyone, A little while ago I posted about a 'The Gem' jar I recently acquired: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/bottles-glass/487272-unusual-gem-jar.html I did get a little help from Bass and AnthonyCoil (thanks again...

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I need help getting pointed in the right direction. I found this stone in a creek behind my house the other day. I am not sure what it is. I have been suspecting green garnet but it's hard to tell. I need some opinions. Someone told me it was lave glass but I find that rather unlikely seeing is...

From Central Ohio, ready to hunt but don't know what! I've been a member here for several years and enjoy looking at other folks' finds and reading their stories. Other than 2 gem mining trips in SC and one short visit to a beach, I haven't done any other searching though I now have the time to...

While rolling some pennies I discovered a 1904 Indian Head encrusted with some sort of gem looking object. I have no idea what it is but maybe some of you guys can help me out.

last rock you'll ever see Color: deep black Appearance: deep black with quartz stripes, smooth, lustrous Shape: rhombus Material: crystallized carbon Hardness: very hard Specific gravity: 2.6 Weight: 38g Any comments, thoughts or ideas?

This crystal/stone was found during land excavating on Long Island in NY. It is carved with facets. One side has a flower carved into it and on the opposite side is a flat facet to view it through. Anyone see anything like it?

I have searched the web trying to figure out what this is and have had no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It weighs about 2-3 pounds. Pieces flake off very easily. The pieces that come off can be broken apart even further into little transparent pieces. It is very reflective...

Hi Guys! My brother and I were outside today and found this quartz buried deep in the ground. I was using my metal detector, and it seems to pick up on it. Not sure what it is or if it's worth anything.... We've been looking at pictures all day and can't identify it. Anyone have a clue? P.S...

It sure is PRETTY! lol Anyone else got good looking Copper ore?