CRYSTAL PARK, Mont. — Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago. As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks ...

If you're looking for an affordable adventure that rewards you with precious gemstones, you're in luck. The Emerald Hollow Mine offers amateur prospectors the opportunity to roll up their sleeves (and ...

Miners digging for gemstones found something entirely different last month; rather than uncovering the shiny and iridescent gemstone known as ammolite, they discovered the fossilized remains of an ...

In this video, we explore crystal mining at Diamond Hill Mine, showcasing our adventure in searching for rare quartz and amethyst crystals. Highlights include the discovery of a large amethyst crystal ...

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is the only state park in the U.S. where you can dig for diamonds and keep them. You'll also be able to find gems like quartz, agate, garnet, and jasper ...