Get Learning!! In today’s world, there is an abundance of information available at our fingertips. Willett Creek Agate Co. is dedicated to encouraging lifelong learning about nature, rocks, minerals, fossils, and the processes that creates them. Here are some resources to help you along on your rock and mineral learning journey.

Online Learning Resources
- Mindat.org – The mindat.org database is a key resource for education about rocks and minerals and their importance to society.
- US National Park Service – Rock and mineral information and additional learning resources.
- New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources – Information and resources about New Mexico geology, rocks, and minerals.
- Arizona Geological Survey – Maps and information about Arizona Geology
- Colorado Geological Survey – Information about Colorado’s geology.
- Oklahoma Geological Survey – Information about the geology of Oklahoma by University of Oklahoma.
- UT Bureau of Economic Geology – Maps of Texas geology and other resources.
Books, Bulletins & Pamphlets
- Gem Trails of New Mexico – James R. Mitchell^
- Geologic Studies of Union County New Mexico – Brewster Baldwin and William R. Muehlberger
For Educators
If you are an educator requiring mineral or rock samples for your classroom learning work, Willett Creek Agate Co. may be able to provide samples to you at no cost, other than shipping charges*. Requests for rock and mineral specimens can be emailed or mailed.
For email request, please send your requests from your educational organization work email account. Mailed requests should be on your organizations letterhead.
Mail hard copy requests to Willett Creek Agate Co. 57 Chapman Rd., Des Moines, NM 88418-7043
For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please email or contact me here.
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*$10 shipping does not apply. I will provide appropriate USPS options for you to choose from.