Modern mineral collecting has its roots in the 16th century. Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), a German scientist and father of mineralogy and mineral collecting, published “De Re Metallica,” a treatise ...

Laura Delano turned a childhood fascination with “rocks” into a business that promotes shows around the country that celebrate the earth’s bounty like this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil ...

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is well known for its plethora of rock shows — and that’s not just referring to music. For 70 years, Santa Cruz has hosted a different kind of “rock show,” ...

SANTA CRUZ — Rock hounds, hobbyists, hunters — those seeking to boost their energy — and the geologically-inclined from across the state and beyond gathered at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Saturday for ...

Rhodes Palmintier points at a bioluminescent rock as his mother Loir Palmintier looks at the display by Chris Ray at the 60th anniversary of the Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Baton Rouge Gem & ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is back showing some of the rarest gems, jewelries and minerals on Earth. From Saturday Jan. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 12., Tucsonans, ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - If you’re looking for something solid to do this weekend, well we have something for you. It doesn’t get much more solid than the East Texas Gem and Mineral Show. This is truly a ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Do you have an interest in growing your rock collection? Head to the 62 annual 3 Rivers Gem & Mineral Show to grow your collection whether you are a beginner or want to take ...

If you’re not a geologist, a trip to the Tucson Gem Mineral and Fossil Showcase might just be a blur of glittery rocks and expensive jewelry. But with some of the world’s finest gems, minerals and ...

The 68th annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show took place at the Tucson Convention Center from Feb. 9-12, which is the second consecutive show since the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the theme was “SILICA: ...