The annual Spring Rock Swap brought collectors, hobbyists and families to Norris Park Saturday, May 9, for a day centered on fossils, crystals and community connection.

Scientifically speaking, the term “crystal” refers to any solid that has an ordered chemical structure. This means that its parts are arranged in a precisely ordered pattern, like bricks in a wall.

In a world where time is fleeting and objects are made to be discarded, a beautiful rock formed over eons has a certain appeal. You feel as though you’re grasping a small remnant of Earth’s primal ...

After spending their weekends mining for rocks and minerals in Brazil, Jacob and Astrid Proctor relocated to Katy, where Jacob Proctor spent some of his teenage years growing up.

Rocks, gems, minerals, and jewelry! The Wisconsin Geological Society is hosting its annual show in Waukesha this weekend.

If a tornado strikes New England, Chris Fiske is confident his house isn't going anywhere. It's anchored with 8 tons of crystals and rocks from all over the world. Fiske makes the joke signaling to ...

As its name suggests, you can find all kinds of rocks at The Rock Shop, but the new store in Homewood offers so much more. There are, of course, the rocks. “We have rocks that range from $1 to $3,000, ...

There would be no bright and colorful fireworks without rocks and minerals. A firework is produced by launching a shell containing fuel and a color mix high into the air, where it explodes. This ...

Minerals, crystals, and fossils are beautiful, geologically fascinating, and can aid in spiritual practices, with specimens from all over the world found at area rock shops. Whether you're really into ...

When my friend, a massage therapist, learned I was pregnant last winter, he gifted me a stunning large, clear piece of quartz he had bought during a recent crystal-foraging trip to Brazil. I welcomed ...

#yooperlites In this video The Crystal Collector will show you how to collect the fluorescent mineral sodalite aka: ...

Rock and crystal enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the Fox Cities' newest rock shop is now open in Kaukauna. SolRising The Rock Shop, 150 W. Wisconsin Ave., had its grand opening on Dec. 6. The ...