Crystal mining

Everything you need to know to go digging for crystals in Arkansas with kids! One of the best places in the world to find quartz crystals!

I have gotten a e-mail recently from one of my readers, Eileen. She was nice enough to send me a wonderful powerpoint slide show on the crystal caves discovered in Chihuahua Mexico. Here is what I …

We did it! We went crystal mining - the one activity I wanted to so badly that we built an entire camping weekend around it. It ended up being better than I expected (so. many. crystals.) and for me, the highlight of our weekend. We went crystal mining in Mt. Ida, Arkansas at Wegner Crystal Mines and I want to share our experience here so you'll be able to plan for your own crystal mining trip. A quick note - we took our kids and our dogs. I'll talk a little about how to make this a true…

Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave connected to the Naica Mine 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. The main chamber contains giant selenite crystals (gypsum, CaSO4·2 H2O), some of the largest natural crystals ever found.[1] The cave's largest crystal found to date is 12 m (39 ft) in length, 4 m (13 ft) in diameter and 55 tons in weight. The cave is extremely hot with air temperatures reaching up to 58 °C (136…

Missouri's crystal mining scene is unparalleled! Join us as we explore the best crystal mining spots in the state and uncover nature's hidden treasures. Quartz photo provided by Weinrich Minerals

These gypsum crystals in the Naica Mine were formed over 500,000 years in underground hot springs.

Herkimer Diamond Mine By Allison LaBarbera My latest manifestation has been to mine my own crystals for my jewelry making business, Vibing High

These six crystal-rich locations allow enthusiasts to seek out their own, direct-from-the-earth talismans. DIY crystals here we come!