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Desert Varnish: The Dark Streaks on Desert Rocks
Desert varnish is an iconic feature of the Southwest’s canyon-and-mesa country, where colorful sandstone cliffs and canyon walls are often adorned with dark vertical...
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Wishing Stones: Gemstone Lore & Legend
Wishing stones are ordinary-looking rocks marked by a continuous band of white or pink mineral material. According to coastal folklore, finding one can bring...
Yooperlites: What & Where to Find Them
Yooperlites are fluorescent sodalite-bearing rocks found along the shores of the Great Lakes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and along Lake Superior. Collecting fluorescent rocks has...
