Q. Does Texas have a state mineral?
State gem: Texas blue topaz.
Q. What precious stones are in Texas?
Where are Rare Gems & Minerals found in Texas?
- Amber. Rich brown to yellowish amber has been found near Eagle Pass, Maverick County, in Cretaceous coal and on Terlingua Creek, Brewster County.
- Augite. Augite of gem quality occurs near Eagle Flat, Hudspeth County, Texas.
- Beryl.
- Celestite.
- Diamond.
- Epidote.
- Fluorite.
- Gadolinite.
Q. Where can you go to dig for gems in Texas?
Texas
| Bar M Ranch Services | Topaz |
|---|---|
| Mineral Wells Fossil Park | Invertebrate Fossils |
| Seaquist Family Ranch | Topaz |
| Stillwell Ranch | Many different kinds of agate and gemstones. |
| Teri Smith Rock Hunts | Agate hunts to numerous locations in the Big Bend Region |
Q. What state is best for rockhounding?
Top Spots for Gem Hunting in the US
- Hiddenite, North Carolina.
- Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
- Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
- Franklin, North Carolina.
- Philipsburg, Montana.
- Amelia, Virginia.
- Virgin Valley, Nevada.
- Denio, Nevada.
Q. Where can you rockhound in Texas?
Perhaps the best known area is at the San Saba River. A small area north of the town of Mason in the Katemcy Creek area is particularly productive. Inquire with the local ranchers for access. The Bar M Ranch in Mason is one of the few public collecting areas for topaz in Texas.
Q. Where can I dig for gems in Nevada?
Here are a few areas where to public can go and dig:
- Bonanza Opal Mine.
- Garnet Hill Recreation Area.
- High Desert Gems & Minerals.
- Kokopelli Opals.
- Rainbow Opals.
- Royal Peacock Opal Mine.
- Royston Turquoise Mine.
Q. How do you know if a stone is a diamond?
Lay the stone onto the dot with the flat side down. Through the pointed end of the diamond, look down onto the paper. If you see a circular reflection inside the gemstone, the stone is fake. If you cannot see the dot or a reflection in the stone, then the diamond is real.
Q. How can you tell the quality of a diamond?
How to tell if a diamond is high quality
- GIA Certification. The easiest method is to see if the diamond is GIA-Certified.
- Carat Weight / Size. Size is the easiest visual indicator and weight can be accomplished with a scale.
- Color. The idea with color is diamonds is simply this: we don’t want any.
- Cut.
- Clarity.
Q. What is the highest quality diamond?
FL (or Flawless) is the highest grade for clarity. An FL diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional. For color, D or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade. While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare, cut determines a diamond’s true value.
