Gems and Rocks
Arizona is a wonderful place for rockhounds and gem collectors of all levels. Here is a collection of Arizona links relating to gemstones and rock collecting.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
The Deer Valley Rock Art Center is the location of the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site. There are more than 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on almost 600 boulders.
The Deer Valley Rock Art Center is the location of the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site. There are more than 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on almost 600 boulders.
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Just a couple of hours down the road you'll find one of the biggest and best gem shows in the country. Held each February.
Just a couple of hours down the road you'll find one of the biggest and best gem shows in the country. Held each February.
Tucson Gem Show Tips
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held in February each year is one of the world's largest gem, fossil and mineral shows. Make sure you fllow these tips when you go.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held in February each year is one of the world's largest gem, fossil and mineral shows. Make sure you fllow these tips when you go.
Arizona Earth Science Clubs
Rockhound and prospecting clubs and organizations across the State of Arizona.
Rockhound and prospecting clubs and organizations across the State of Arizona.
Arizona Gem, Mineral and Rock Clubs
There are more than twenty clubs throughout Arizona.
There are more than twenty clubs throughout Arizona.
Arizona Geological Survey
Their mission is to "collect and archive information about the geologic character, processes, hazards and mineral and energy resources of Arizona..."
Their mission is to "collect and archive information about the geologic character, processes, hazards and mineral and energy resources of Arizona..."
Arizona Geology
A quarterly newsletter published by the Arizona Geological Survey.
A quarterly newsletter published by the Arizona Geological Survey.
Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum Foundation
"The Foundation collection contains over 670 specimens representing 128 species. Approximately 45 percent of the collection comes from Arizona." You can take a virtual tour of the museum at this site.
"The Foundation collection contains over 670 specimens representing 128 species. Approximately 45 percent of the collection comes from Arizona." You can take a virtual tour of the museum at this site.
Arizona Mineral Museums
Ten Arizona museums are listed here.
Ten Arizona museums are listed here.
Bob's Rock Shop
An online publication for rock collectors and lapidary hobbyists.
An online publication for rock collectors and lapidary hobbyists.
Flandrau Science Center
At the University of Arizona in Tucson. "The Mineral Museum at Flandrau is one of the finest University-owned collections of gems and minerals in the country."
At the University of Arizona in Tucson. "The Mineral Museum at Flandrau is one of the finest University-owned collections of gems and minerals in the country."
Friends of Mineralogy
"The organization consists of collectors, professional mineralogists and curators of public and private collections, all of whom share a common bond of love of mineral specimens..." Located in Tucson, Arizona.
"The organization consists of collectors, professional mineralogists and curators of public and private collections, all of whom share a common bond of love of mineral specimens..." Located in Tucson, Arizona.
Mineral and Energy Resources Map
By the Arizona Geological Survey.
By the Arizona Geological Survey.
Mineralogical Society of Arizona
Founded in 1935 and located in Phoenix. The purpose of the group is "to promote popular interest in the various Earth Sciences, and particularly the fields of Geology, Lapidary, Mineralogy, Paleontology and related subjects."
Founded in 1935 and located in Phoenix. The purpose of the group is "to promote popular interest in the various Earth Sciences, and particularly the fields of Geology, Lapidary, Mineralogy, Paleontology and related subjects."
Rock Collecting
Resources for rockhounds from your About Guide to Geology.
Resources for rockhounds from your About Guide to Geology.
Oak Creek Gem and Mineral Society
Club activities include monthly field trips for many different rocks, fossils, and minerals. They also have classes in lapidary, jewelry making, carving, tumbling, beading, chain making, design, and mineral identification.
Club activities include monthly field trips for many different rocks, fossils, and minerals. They also have classes in lapidary, jewelry making, carving, tumbling, beading, chain making, design, and mineral identification.
Minerals and Mineralogy
Your About Guide to Geology can help you identify specific minerals.
Your About Guide to Geology can help you identify specific minerals.
Robert S. Dietz Museum of Geology
Admission is free. Located in the Physical Sciences Complex at A.S.U.
Admission is free. Located in the Physical Sciences Complex at A.S.U.