Lovely day for a bit of rockhounding. Found agates, geodes, and the mild realization that we’re holding something older than civilization. Not bad for a river we nearly ignored. Donald Trump floats ...

Every rockhound dreams of days like this! These are the greatest pieces I’ve ever uncovered, featuring flawless agates, vibrant amethyst, UV-reactive yooperlites, and perfect geodes cracked open to ...

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz ...

Hand holding a purple geode in a green garden - FotoHelin/Shutterstock This guide highlights accessible, legal locations where enthusiasts can safely hunt for geodes and geode-like formations and take ...

Göttingen University researcher Fiorella Arduin Rode working in open pit mine of the study area, Los Catalanes mining district, northern Uruguay. Along with Ametista do Sul in southern Brazil, these ...