Articles on Rocks & Minerals

How to Obtain Gold

By eHow Education Editor

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Gold does not combine with other elements readily and is primarily found in elemental form or alloyed with other metals. It is one of the most valuable metals in the world and is worth mining even when the concentrations are low. Consequently, ... more »

How to Use Numerology Life Path 3

By Patricia Resnick

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Your life path number is determined by your birth date. Other numbers in your life may change, but not this one. Your life path tells you what your life tools and lessons are about. Life path number 3 is a strong vibration, one of self ... more »

How to Carve a Bowl out of Purple Jasper

By Wildscribe

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The art of carving gemstones and rocks is known as Lapidary, and it is a challenging and rewarding hobby. If would like to learn how to carve purple jasper, a mentor is the preferable way to learn... more »

How to Completely Destroy a Diamond

By cclough

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This will show you how to completely destroy a diamond... more »

How to Cut Gems

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Faceting is the art of cutting precious gemstones. Some of the most popular gems are sapphire, ruby, emerald and topaz. Learning how to cut gems can be an interesting, fun hobby. It can also turn into a career... more »

How to Grow Alum Crystals

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Alum crystals form as attractive glasslike squares. Add different shades of food coloring and grow numerous crystals to make a colorful alum-crystal garden... more »

How to Grow Salt Crystals

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You can make salt crystals from either table salt or Epsom salt, and each forms crystals of a different shape. Use food coloring to make your crystals dazzling and colorful... more »

How to Grow Sugar Crystals

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The process of making sugar crystals is very similar to making salt crystals, but sugar crystals can be more fun because they're tasty treats. Try this recipe for your son or daughter's next science project, it's guaranteed to earn a good grade... more »

How to Identify Snowflake Obsidian

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Obsidian is lava that has cooled too rapidly for crystallization to occur. It is not a true mineral but is sometimes classified as mineraloid. It has a smooth, glassy appearance and the fracture edges are extremely sharp. Obsidian consists of at ... more »

How to Make a Volcano

By renatanycbz

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If your kid needs to make an erupting volcano for a science fair, I'll teach you how to make one. You only need a couple of ingredients to make this volcano. Also, after you finish your volcano, you can go ahead and decorate it with miniature ... more »

How to Make Black Powder (Gun Powder, Blast Powder)

By flyguy3333

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Black powder can be prepared in a simple, safe manner. It may be used as blasting or gun powder. Be safe and blow something up!.. more »

How to make gun powder

By slayer

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First made by the Chinese for use in fireworks, black powder was first used in weapons and explosives in the 12th century. It is very simple to make, but it is not very powerful or safe. Only about 50% of black powder is converted to hot gasses ... more »

How to Smash and Melt a Diamond

By ishnupune

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A common misconception is that diamonds are unbreakable. It's true diamonds are strong enough to cut glass, however that doesn't mean they are indestructible. After speaking with a pawn shop representative he has revealed to me some steps to ... more »

How to Use Ammonite Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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Ammonite is a fossilized animal that was once a prehistoric snail. Ammonite is constructed in sections so it is good luck for architects and artists. It is a protective stone that gives stability and structure to one’s life. Like other fossils, ... more »

How to Use Tiger's Eye Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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The stone known as the Tiger's Eye should make you think of the qualities of the tiger. Patient, focused, determined, alert, with perfect timing and slow, deliberate actions. Tiger's Eye promotes balance and strength to get through difficult ... more »

How to be a Rockhound

By Paul McDaniel

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If you like to look at and collect rocks and minerals of various types, you may be a rockhound. When rockhounding, it is useful to carry several important tools to make the activity more fun, efficient, and safe. This article will briefly ... more »

How to Breed Rocks

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Rock breeding is a new and exciting hobby that many people are discovering. It can provide you with hours of fun while getting several new baby rocks to care for and breed. Rocks require very little maintenance and have become the choice of pet ... more »

How to Display a Mineral Collection

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Some mineral collections are ideal for display, while others are best stored. Pick your favorite pieces and create a mineral display. Store the remaining lot properly, and you'll have great looking minerals that you can rotate on display... more »

How to File a Mineral Claim on Federal Land

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If you’re interested in prospecting for commercial deposits of precious metals or other mineral materials on Federal land, you should be aware of the abundant requirements, paperwork and costs involved. If you’re just starting out prospecting as ... more »

How to Grow a Stalactite

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Stalactites are long, slender icicle-shaped formations that hang from the roof of limestone caves. They form naturally when water seeps through the rocks in a cave's ceiling. As the water drips down, it gradually dissolves small amounts of ... more »

How to Hunt for Arrowheads

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Native American campgrounds, creeks or plowed fields can hide treasures of long ago... more »

How to Hunt for Sunstones

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Sunstones are a variety of feldspar, the most common group of minerals in the crust of the earth. They are formed in molten lava and as the lava wears away, crystals are released, giving the stones their special sparkle. Sunstones have a spangled ... more »

How to Identify Gold Nuggets

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Gold nuggets are more valuable than the weight of gold they contain. They're valuable because they're rare, collectible and often beautiful. Nuggets are rarely melted down; instead, they're sold as nuggets. With the price of gold increasing, ... more »

How to Identify Obsidian

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Obsidian is a naturally occurring glass formed as igneous rock. It was originally molten lava but cooled so quickly no crystals formed. The lack of crystalline structure means that obsidian in not a true mineral and causes the fracture surfaces ... more »

How to Identify Types of Rocks

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The key to identifying rocks is first to identify the minerals that compose them. Geologists and students should begin with the most obvious type of rock. Follow these steps to help you identify types of rocks using a number of methods... more »

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