Petrified Wood • Yellowstone National Park NPS Public Domain Photo
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FEDERATIONS AND GOVERNMENT
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Wyoming State Geological Survey
SITES FOR ROCKHOUNDS
- The American Agate / Jasper Index
Follow the directions to download the desired volume(s). - Wyoming Mine Locations by County
- Mining & Rock Locations: WY Eden Valley/Blue Forest Petrified Wood and Others
- WY Mountains by Nearest Towns
- Wyoming Gems, Rocks, & Minerals (by W. Dan Hausel)
- Wyoming Gemstones (Wyoming Jade, Opal Habitat, Diamonds)
- Rockhound Information, References, & Forum (Bob's Rock Shop)
- Rock Tumbling & Other Lapidary Topics
- Guide to locate by state/country Mineral & Gem Clubs of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
- Weblinks to Rockhound Sites of Interest
from the Mid-Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society - Complete Rock Hounding Information Resource (Gator Girl Rocks)
- How to Read Maps & Describe Locations
- USGS Mineral Resource Data System Locations
- Fluorescent Mineral Index
- Lewis and Clark/Rockhounding Along the Way
- Dan Hausel's Websites:
While at the Wyoming Geological Survey, Professor Hausel discovered dozens of colored gemstone, diamond and gold deposits and occurrences. A member of the National Rockhound and Lapidary Hall of Fame, Professor Hausel maintains a number of blogs of interest to rockhounds.
- Guide to Diamonds, Rocks, and Minerals
Links to individuals or instututions does not constitute an endorsement of any information, product, or service you may receive from such sources.