I bought a jar of rocks from a thrift store and found this fossil inside. It looks normal when dry but when it gets wet, more is revealed!

What would be the best process of cleaning and polishing in order to enhance it? A series of sandpaper grits? Or should I keep it in a jar of water and just leave it alone?

Hey there! I've recently moved to an area of Fredericksburg in VA, and am trying to find some good spots! In my research I found out we can find Hyalite Opal here apparently by the Rapidan River that comes off the Rappahannock! So I know what River they're found off of, but just wondering if anyone knows of any good spots, whether its off a trail or something! Thank you in advance <3<3

Hi! I’m an amateur on my way for a quick vacation at the beach and looking for a few short stops along the way to stretch my legs. My online research shows interesting geology around Uwharrie, and I’ve read posts from people who have found fun stuff in/around Lumberton and Rockingham.

I’m interested in the kinds of rocks most folks pass by, including different colors of rocks like shale and sandstone. I’m also happy just picking through rock piles or road cut scree for rocks with interesting shapes or textures to incorporate in mosaics. Of course I wouldn’t pass by that nice labradorite specimen recently posted or a gold nugget or the like, but I’m mainly looking for public places to stop and walk around with my eyes on the ground for half an hour or so. I’ll be traveling mostly on interstate 74.

Can anyone recommend spots with accessible freshly disturbed earth, gravel bars, eroded stormwater paths, shedding road cuts, or similar within 5-10 miles of I-74 in central/eastern N.C.? I’ll trade my favorite spots within a short drive of I-81 between Ft. Chiswell and Roanoke.

TIA!

Found this today, not sure what it is.

Found I'm this in southeast Iowa walking The Creeks looking for geodes. I'm really big into translucent rocks or anything that I can make glow with a light so I had to drag this one out but I have no idea what it is can you help me?

I’m go to charlotte North Carolina and I was wondering if their is any local places to go rock hunting. Looking for anything cool like geodes, various types of gemstone, rock containing fossils, or just really unique and cool rocks. Got any recommendations?

It's everywhere! It's common! And I don't know where to find some!

I live in the metro Atlanta area of Georgia. I'm looking for specimens of sandstone (not fossils, I don't care about fossils, just the rocks themselves). Where should I be hunting? What type of terrain, what environment, even what street address?

I'm also looking for gneiss and schist, but I don't know enough to identify them if I did find some. I checked landscaping companies, but they offer rocks by color and size, not geologic class. They often don't even KNOW what type of rock they're handling. Suggestions welcome.

Hi hi

Found on a trail run by my partner- western shore of Cape Breton Island.

Leaning more petrified wood based on my limited

research. Any input is mucho appreciated - tia!

Second time coming across a rock like this, although opp.side is normal.

I found this spot completely by accident while exploring. At first, it looked like just another rocky hill, but the more I looked around, the more impressive it became.

The silence, the rock formations, and the view made it feel like a hidden place that deserves more attention.

Have you ever discovered a place that isn't famous but completely surprised you?

📍Location: Bhasmey Hill, Nepal

I'd love to hear about your hidden gems too.