One of the first things, and probably the most important one at that, that you need to have when you begin rock colleting is genuine interest. The knowledge will come later, the equipment you can collect in time, but the interest you need to have first and foremost.

You might have the enthusiasm at the start. You might find yourself really into it, learning stuff, buying equipment and showing off to your friends. But once you’ve encountered you firs stumbling blocks, the energy you showed early on will wane down and might result to you completely abandoning the project. Having a genuine interest in rock collecting will help you go through tough times.

Your collection can start from rocks you picked up from your front yard. What you need to… Continue reading Rock collecting, where to begin

Keep looking up for the one that you’re aiming for is among the stars. This maybe a little poetic but there’s a hint of truth here if you’re a rock collector. You see rock collecting means getting the best and unique samples of rock types you can find. But in rock collecting, despite having a great collection, there’s always one that stands out, a unique rock that can be found in very few collections and having one is something all rock collectors dream of. Going after the rare ones is always part of rock collecting.

I mentioned earlier to keep your eye on the stars, well basically what you will need to do is to keep your two eyes for meteorites. Nothing beats any unique rock on Earth than a… Continue reading Rock collecting, going after the rare ones

Rock collecting is a great way to see the world, since you may be able to unlock a lot of geologic history based on the rock specimens that you are collecting and it also keeps a record of all your trips in very area you have visited.

Here are some tips to consider to help you make the most out of your rock collecting adventures.

There are three basic types of rock formations, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic, and each has distinct traits, so you can choose whether to focus on one or more types when you start your own collection.

To start off on your rock collecting adventure always make sure to have these items with you; Dish soap to clean rocks, sandwich-sized plastic bags, shovel, magnifying glass, a rock hammer, map, notebook… Continue reading Rock collecting, a great way to see the world