Agate countertops are a stunning and luxurious addition to any kitchen. The semi-precious stone is known for its ring-patterned beauty, and you can even add backlighting to counters to make their ...

In a full day's search on the last day of March, Mike Jacobs of Monticello and I found 121 agates. That seemed a lot to an amateur like me, whose agate hunting has been largely confined to looking ...

Display your favorite set of agate slices with this DIY framed wall art idea. With a few matted frames, gel epoxy and your collection of rocks, you can have your own impressive display within minutes.

Selling the red, orange and yellow chunks of banded rock known as Lake Superior agate requires more than just owning a collection of the beautiful semi-precious gemstones. You also need to figure out ...

It’s the tomb that keeps on giving. More than two years since its discovery, a treasure-filled Greek tomb has offered up perhaps its most significant find to date: a Minoan stone carving so ...

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Agates are formed from silica solutions filling gas bubbles in lava rocks, creating bands of color. The best time to find agates in Michigan is after a storm. Popular Michigan agate hunting locations ...