We've ranked the best rock tumblers for beginners, kids, adults and professionals who love geology and are on the hunt for sea glass, agates and more When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

While the words “instant gratification” and “rock tumbling” may not fit in the same sentence, the hobby of rock collecting and polishing is still very satisfying. What begins as raw, unrefined rocks ...

In order to turn a rough semiprecious stone into a beautiful piece of art, there are generally two options. You could wait a few hundred or even thousands of years for water and sand to polish the ...

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Along with the ancient volcanic gems they seek, Oregon’s agate-hunters can be spotted year-round across the state’s shores and watersheds. “Only look right in front of you,” Seana Sutton said, her ...

Two women were moving rocks on a beach along the Yellowstone River the other day. “Did you lose something?” I asked. “No,” they replied. They were looking for agates. You may have seen agates in gift ...