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You Know You’re a Rockhound When…

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Snowflake Obsidian Specimen _____________________ – You look down instead of up. – Any rock, no matter how common, will raise your pulse. – You see beauty in all rocks, even “Leaverites,” the ones you leave behind. – Your family and friends just roll their eyes when you pick up yet another rock. – You are willing to dig up a rock with a spoon, even if it means ruining the spoon. – You have been known to visit urban rock piles and risk stares from people who are wondering why an old person is crawling around on a dirt pile. – You are willing to pay excess baggage fees (international, yet) for a large yellow rock that looks like a loaf of bread. – Your pockets are always filled with rocks and residual dirt. – You often find pebbles in your shoes and even socks. – You don’t mind dirt at all, even under your fingernails. That’s why soap and water exist. – You get why rocks are so spiritual; you understand that rocks have been around since the beginning of earth ...

Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (See Note*)

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Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (wet) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup, wet) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (closeup, wet) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Specimen with Crystal Quartz Areas (Opaque) (wet) Emerald: Large Rough Emerald Spe...

Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green)

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Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green) Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green) (base) Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green) (black light, lit room) Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green) (black light, dark room) Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green) Made in China 2025: Box #18d – Large Emerald and Scarab   3.53 ounces 99 grams 495 carats   Black Market Mineral Old Town Kissimmee, Florida   2025-18d-Large Emerald and Scarab Unknown-Kissimmee-Unknown Fluorite Scarab Carving (Green)

Leaverite (Unknown Type): Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals

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Leaverite: Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals Leaverite: Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals Leaverite: Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals Leaverite: Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals Leaverite: Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals At first glance, this stone resembles a rough draft of a Trilobite 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   1.445 ounces 41 grams 205 carats   Self-collected York, Pennsylvania   22 August 2025   2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-York-8-22 Leaverite: Yellowish Tan Stone with Crystals

2011: Box #11a – Ty Beanies Buddies Pillow Pals

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Ty Pillow Pal: the Red, White, and Blue Bear 2011: Box #11a – Ty Beanies Buddies Pillow Pals Buddies, Pillow Pals, and Beanies   Buddies: 1.       #1 Bear, Red Bear with #1 Patch, 1 2.       2000 Ty Signature Bear, Mauve Bear with 2000 Ty Patch, 1 3.       Bongo, the Light Brown Monkey, 1 4.       Dippy, the Multi-colored Bunny, 1 5.       Fraidy, the Black Cat, 1 6.       Fuzz, the Curly Haired Light Brown Bear, 1 7.       Lefty, the Gray and Black Donkey (US Flag), 2 8.       Osito, the Red Mexican Bear, 1 9.       Righty, the Gray Elephant (US Flag), 2 10.   Scared-e, the Orange Cat, 1   Pillow Pals: 1.       Antlers, the Chocolate Moose, 1 2.       Antlers, the Gre...

Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut)

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Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) (closeup) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) (closeup) Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong) A Girl with Big Hair Gold Tone Setting 2025: Box #6 – Rings   .365 ounce 10.4   grams 52 carats   Unknown acquisition source and date 2025-6-Rings Fashion Ring: Blue Intaglio Crystal (Oblong or Emerald Cut) (closeup)

Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval)

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Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval) Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval) Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval) Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval) Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval) Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval) Tiny Clear Crystals Surrounding Center Stone, Two Missing Gold Tone Setting 2025: Box #6 – Rings   .105 ounce 3.1 grams 15.5 carats   Unknown acquisition source and date 2025-6-Rings Fashion Ring: Dark Blue Crystal (Oval)

Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round)

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Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) (in box) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) (in box) Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round) Two White Crystals on Either Side .925 Sterling Silver Setting In an Aqua Blue Box 2025: Box #6 – Rings   .175 ounce 5 grams 25 carats   Unknown acquisition source and date 2025-6-Rings Fashion Ring: Aqua Crystal (Round)

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