These are links to other sites and since I am a rock hound I also thought a few weather related links would be appreciated. If you have others to offer, please let me know. ‘There are many rock and mineral organizations and clubs throughout the world and there is an abundance of information online. Begin by using the following resource links to learn more about rock hound tips and ideas. You may just discover a lifetime love for rock collecting and geology.’
A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States(PDF)
Agates & Jasper
British Columbia Jade Mining
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Geology, Exploration and Resources — Online opportunities
Geological Society of America
Geology – news and information. Great Site!
GMFC – Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Home Page
Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies
Minerals close-up
The Mineralogical Record
Mineralogical Society of America
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies
South Central Federation of Mineral Societies
This vug holds everything.
A cornucopia of rock links!
NEW! A guide to diamonds, rocks & minerals sent by some enthusiastic young rock hounds.
Books that Rock!
West Coast Gem Shows
Quatrzite PowWow Gem and Mineral Show
Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show
Mail Order Suppliers
Fire Mountain Gems
Rio Grande Tools
Kingsley North
A new Idaho rock shop source of rocks
Rising Sun Wholesale
Rocks to Gems
Lapidary & Jewelry Making
Lapidary Digest
Colorado Academy of Silver smithing and Art Metal
Society of American Silversmiths
The Discovery Channel Canada On line
Discovery On line
Geology Times
Gold & Gems & Ghost Towns
Bob”s Rockshop site Opens in a new window.
NEW Sites – a wonderful exploration of a Chinese cave
Fossils to Shale – Rockhounding for Kids
Links to Gem and Mineral Clubs and Organizations:
- Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies
- Bellevue Rock Club
- Cascade Mineralogical Society
- East KingCo Rock Club
- Kitsap Mineral & Gem Club
- Lakeside Gem &Mineral Club
- Maplewood Rock & Gem Club
- Marysville Rock & Gem Club, Inc.
- Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club
- North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club
- Spokane Rock Rollers
- Victoria Lapidary and Mineral Society
- West Seattle Rock Club
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