Rock Talk Library
Read about iridescent Fire Agates, Dinosaurs, the Dugway Geode Beds, Petrified Wood, Devil's Slide and much more! You may want to bookmark the Rock Talk Library to come back again and again!
First Aid Kit for Rock Hounders
Personal medicine – Bring 50% extra Cold and Allergy remedies Heartburn/upset stomach medications General pain relievers Hand sanitizer Contraceptives Eye wash Eye Bandage Gel Eye Drops Cotton swabs Earplugs Scissors Small flashlight Surgical gloves Disposable face mask Lip Salve Thermometer Band-aids Small, non-stick dressings Surgical tape Blister dressings Burn gel Burn dressings Antiseptic swabs and
Fossil Find in Cedar City an Important One
Cedar City ~ Scientists have discovered rare fossilized handprints of a meat-eating dinosaur that 198 million years ago roamed the shores of a prehistoric lake in today’s southwestern Utah. As the dinosaur sat along the ancient shoreline, it pressed its hands on the muddy shoreline. Left for humans to discover is a pair that is
Fossil Remains of 2,000-Pound Rodent Found
Giant creature lived 2 million to 4 million years ago in South America Eeek! Imagine a rodent that weighed a ton and was as big as a bull. Uruguayan scientists say they have uncovered fossil evidence of the biggest species of rodent ever found, one that scurried across wooded areas of South America about 4
Frog Preserved… 25 Million Years old??
MEXICO CITY (AP) – A miner in the state of Chiapas found a tiny tree frog that has been preserved in amber for 25 million years, a researcher said. If authenticated, the preserved frog would be the first of its kind found in Mexico, according to David Grimaldi, a biologist and curator at the American Museum
Geologic Wonders – The Devil’s Slide
The Devil‘s Slide is one of the more unusual natural formations along the wall of Weber Canyon, in Utah. There, two limestone layers, tilted to near vertical, rise 40 feet above the canyon wall with 25 feet separating them. Looking like a large playground slide fit only for the Devil, this site is a tilted
What Do You Know About Gold?
This is an interesting metal. It is found worldwide and has many different uses; it acts as a catalysis (which is a substance that speeds a chemical reaction without itself being affected) there is minute traces of it in practically all the soils, which makes all the plants and vegetables grow better. Yes, these particles
Gold Trivia
Gold is one of the most recycled substances of all. It’s quite possible that the gold contained in the first nuggets found over 6,000 years ago still exist today, melted and recast into a contemporary piece of jewelry or as the filling in your teeth. Worldwide, wedding rings are probably the single biggest gold jewelry item. One
How Can I Stake a Mining Claim?
By Carl Ege Before addressing this question, a prospector or mineral collector must find out who owns the land before exploring the area for its mineral potential. Land Open or Closed to Prospecting: Approximately 67% of Utah’s land is controlled by the Federal Government. All of this land is open to prospecting except for National Parks,
Korloff Noir – The Gargantuan Black Diamond
Weighing in at 88 carats, sporting 57 perfect edges, known by rock hounds around the globe as nature’s “greatest creation,” ladies and gentlemen, the heavy-weight champion of the diamond world, Korloff Noir! The gargantuan black diamond, insured for $37 million, is headed from its home in France to Salt Lake City for public display Nov.
Lapidary Notes
The hardness of rocks is a fascinating and puzzling study for the beginning rockhound. The durability of gemstones is of great importance to anyone setting up a tumbler or starting to make cabochons. The rock’s resistance to wear (abrasion or “scratching”) is indicated by its hardness, or as sometimes defined by mineralogists, its “scratchability”. The hardness of any material depends