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What tools do I need for rockhounding?

💎 How to Start a Rock Collection: A Beginner’s Guide You don't need a degree in geology to start collecting. You just need a curious eye and a few basic...

The Meaning of Every Birthstone

  💎 What are the Best Crystals for Beginners? (2026 Guide) If you are just starting your crystal journey, the sheer number of stones can be overwhelming. You don’t need...

Where are the best places to find Agates in BC?

🌊 Fraser River Treasures: A Different Kind of Rock Hunt If you’ve only ever hunted on the beach, the Fraser River is a whole new world. Instead of wave-tumbled stones,...

How to Organize and Catalog a Rock Collection

📓 From "Beach Rocks" to a Collection: How to Catalog Your Finds Whether you have three pieces of Dallasite or a hundred Fraser River Agates, keeping a simple record of...

💎 How to Clean Large Crystal Geodes (The Simple...

Large geodes are incredible to look at, but they have a lot of nooks and crannies. The goal is to remove the dust without scratching the crystals or damaging the...

What do we do here at nanaimo rock and gem?

More Than Just a Shop: What We Do at Nanaimo Rock and Gem When you walk into our shop, you aren't just walking into a mineral store; you’re walking into...