Sharing my Agate Window !

the birdhouses are my favorite!

Framed crystal wall art

Hunting for Washington State beach agates is not only fun but something anyone can do. After years of hunting for these beauts, I now have quite the collection.…

While visiting friends, Larry and Marcy, I took a few minutes to walk around their house to take photos of a few of their rock cases and specimens. Not only is their barn house one of my favorite houses that I've ever been in, but their collection rivals that of most mineral museums. I would have to dedicate several days worth of blog updates to include all of their specimens. Instead I walked around their house and captured a few images. Thanks again to Larry and Marcy for sharing their…

Sliced Agate Tables — Connie Chantilis Design

There's a thousand different ways to display your rock collection. Here are a few simple ideas on how to show off your rocks and minerals.

Many rocks have crystals embedded on their surfaces, within the rocks or are considered to be crystals. Crystals have flat surfaces which can be either large or small. Crystals with small flat surfaces are said to have "facets." All crystals have a faceted surface, but not all crystals have multiple facets. Many excellent books and websites have been written to help identify crystals on or within rocks. Collect several rock samples with crystals before identifying them.

About this item Package: 1 Pair Nature Brown agate bookends, weight: 6-8 Lbs/Pair, holds large and heavy books. Included 4 sets of 4 (16 Total) clear rubber bumpers, you can put them on the bottom of the bookend to protect your furniture and NON-Slip Material: Heavy duty Nature Brazil agate stones, the shape is semi-arc or board. Cut surface is neat and smooth, showing natural internal texture. And the outer rim still retain natural rough crust of the agate Perfect Gift-It is a excellent…