Unleash the rockhounds. It’s the season to hunt the Lake Superior shore for colorful agates

Lake Superior agates often feature a brownish-red exterior that may be pitted and slightly translucent. They’re easiest to ...
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Unique Agates on a Panamanian Island Reveal Submarine Volcanic Activity

Giant agates found in an island on Panama’s Pacific coast prompted a study on how the Isthmus evolved and became a bridge between two continents Vanessa Crooks Sea conditions in the Pearl Islands can ...
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'The SATISFYING Process of Creating an Agate Sphere or Stone Ball'

Mesmerizing footage, filmed on August 13, 2021, showcases the process behind turning a rock into a perfect sphere. The ...
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Michigan's agates can be hard to find: Where to look this summer in the Upper Peninsula

Known for their colors and patterns, collectors are often amazed at agates that turn up on Upper Peninsula lakeshores, with some known to be up to 20 pounds, according to the Michigan Department of ...
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Man finds more than a dozen agates on Lake Superior through crystal clear ice

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Among the many pastimes popular in Minnesota is agate hunting -- scanning the shores of Lake Superior for the official state gemstone. Relatively easy to find in the summer when ...