BELOIT - Rock County Rocks & Gems, 312 State St., may bedazzle customers with quartz to jasper, but many believe its owner, Spring Steidl, is the real jewel of the business. Steidl, who is ...

Wire wrapping, geode cracking, and a collection of shiny rocks and gems will be on display for all to see at the 45th annual Gem and Mineral Show.

That refers to the rock layer before Castle Rock Conglomerate that formed from mineral-rich, volcanic debris left by eruptions around the modern-day Sawatch Range.

Growing interest in rocks is fueling small businesses in communities across the state. Even small Oregon towns often boast one or more shops catering to enthusiasts.

PORT ANGELES — After an absence of more than two years, rock and gem shows are returning to Port Angeles. The Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association will host its Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show from 9 a.m ...

PT Rocks and Gems, which offers crystals, stones, jewelry and decor, has opened in the Crossroads Center Mall. Owner Phil Barrett operated a seasonal booth at the mall and visited statewide events ...

He knew the rock at Castlewood to be the same, 34-million-year-old rock defining Castle Rock and other buttes and mesas along Interstate 25 between Denver and Colorado Springs.