When visiting Lake Champlain keep an eye out for striking iberville shale, limestone, marble, dolostone, slate and magnetite. The stones here are unique as they were formed by heat and pressure of tectonic movement. The fault has created two mountain ranges and very unique rocks. Geology is at the center of the attraction of Lake … Read more
In upstate New York, there is a wealth of quartz deposited within veins of dolomite, sitting fairly close to the Earth’s surface. These deposits have become what we now call Herkimer Diamonds, with a distinctive shape and shimmer. We can even go to the mines, and for the price of admission, keep whatever treasure we … Read more
The Appalachian Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful and interesting rocks and minerals in the world. In this article, we’ll take a look at the five most common types of rocks you’ll find in the Appalachians. Types of Rocks Found In the Appalachian Mountains Disclaimer The information provided in this article by YesDirt.com … Read more
Iberville shale is both a sedimentary rock formation and a beach stone named after the former town of Iberville in southern Quebec. More widely recognized as a beach stone, Iberville is marbled with white, crystalline veins running across and through each individual rock in unique and varied patterns. So, what makes this particular shale worth … Read more
Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination for a reason: it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But there is more to do in Niagara Falls than just admiring the view. For rockhounds, Niagara Falls offers a wealth of opportunities to find rocks, crystals, and fossils. This article will provide information on … Read more
The Finger Lakes is a popular vacation destination in New York with 11 finger-shaped lakes. It is known for its gorgeous scenery and truly unique geological makeup. Here is a list of rocks and crystals that you can expect to find in and around the Finger Lakes. Types of Rocks Found In The Finger Lakes … Read more
Lake Ontario is the 13th largest lake in the world and the smallest of the Great Lakes. If you include its islands, it has a shoreline of 712 miles (1,146 km) long. That equates to a lot of opportunities to find rocks on its shoreline. Types of Rocks In Lake Ontario You can find the following 5 rocks … Read more
New York is one of the greatest places in the world to go rock hunting, as it has both a tremendous number of locations and rocks to hunt. There is an abundance of mountainous and glacial energy in the state to find some of the finest rocks and minerals in the world. Among those are … Read more
You might not realize it, but there’s tons of cool rocks you can find on Long Island. In the article that follows, we’ll cover some of the main specimens you might come across. Types Of Rocks On Long Island Before the last Ice Age, Long Island was a valley. When the glacier came along, though, … Read more
Lake Erie is the fourth largest body of water out of all the Great Lakes. Its coast is lined with minerals, fossils, and rocks, with the oldest rocks forming the basin being 400 million years old! Below are 15 geological rocks, minerals and fossils people can find near Lake Erie. Types of Rocks in Lake Erie … Read more