C3M Blog

Where did Trinitite Come From?In the annals of human history, certain events have left a profound impact on our world, changing the course of our world forever. One such event occurred on July 16 … read more

Are you an avid rock and mineral enthusiast looking to take your collection to the next level?Welcome to our comprehensive guide that caters specifically to intermediate collectors like you! In t … read more

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