C3M Blog

How does someone begin fossil hunting and rockhounding in their area?  Well, there are a number of things that go into being a beginner rockhound or fossil hunter. Some areas in the United States … read more

Ushering in a New Era: The meteorite and mineral industry has remained mostly the same through the decades, but in the last ten to fifteen years we have seen loads of new collectors, new selle … read more

Grape Agate is a very popular crystal in 2022 and is expected to remain that way through 2023.Despite the trade name of Grape Agate, this is actually a botryoidal form of Chalcedony. This simply means … read more

Amethysts are the birthstone of January. They are also known as the stone of love, peace, harmony, balance, protection, healing, spirituality, and intuition. Some believe that amethyst crystals can he … read more

Meteor? Meteorite? Who Cares?When it comes to collecting rocks, minerals, and meteorites, terminology matters. We need to make sure that when we are describing something, or trying to communicate … read more