Quartz A Journey into the World of Crystalline and Microcrystalline Silica In the realm of minerals and rocks, few substances boast the versatility and ubiquity of silica, better known as…
Willett Creek Agate offers pay what you want pricing (PWYW) on our website and other sales channels. But what is it? Pay-what-you-want (PWYW) pricing is a strategy in which customers…
Shop Small: Support a Small Business Rock Shop Rock shops are a treasure trove of natural wonders, from rough agates and sparkling geodes to polished gemstones. They’re also a great…
Locally known as the Guy Agate Field, this location is situated in the northeast corner of New Mexico. In the book Gem Trails of New Mexico, by James R Mitchell*…
I frequently get asked about boondocking, camping and lodging in the area by folks who are looking to come hunt agates on a rockhounding tour. So here is some information…
What are the benefits of rockhounding? Rockhounding is the hobby of collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils. It is a popular activity for people of all ages, and there are many…
Flint and chert are both fascinating natural materials with a long history of use by humans. They are both relatively common, and can be found in many parts of the…
Its June and here in New Mexico, that means it’s about time for our annual monsoon season. Starting in mid to late June, and running until early September, the monsoons…
A brief history of Willett Creek Agate. The rosebud agate I collect on the ranch is found in the Morrison formation from the Tithonian age. It can be found with…
Amazing Geology Here in northeastern New Mexico we are blessed with amazing geology. The landscape here has been magnificently shaped over hundreds of millions of years by mountain building oregenies,…