Quartz crystals or Clear Quartz

This transparent stone has a complete lack of color or flaws. The color differences arise from the presence of impurities. Clear quartz is used to produce lenses, prisms, and decorative pieces. We never found a complete crystal, but did collect some crystal pieces of varying degree of clarity.

Desert Rocks

January 3rd 2023
Mike and I have never been rock collectors. However, it did not take long being in the desert to catch the rock hounding bug. We were fortunate to be with friends that are experienced in finding a variety of rock treasures. Now to figure out how to display them?!?! ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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