Geodes are very interesting rocks with extraordinary hollows with crystal inside. They are found mainly in Utah, Mexico, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Illinois, Texas and in Geode State Park in Iowa. However, they can also be found in many other places.
Geodes are very similar to other types of rocks, but there are some fundamental differences.
Steps
Step 1. Shape
Look for round or oval rocks. The sharp, pointed rocks probably won't be geodes, you can try to hammer them as much as you want, but you won't find any crystal in them
Step 2. Bumps
Geodes have a lumpy surface, similar to that of cauliflower
Step 3. Break the rock with your hammer
There is no easy way to be sure what will be inside your round, lumpy rock, at least until you open it.
Step 4. Use a reliable guide when looking for geodes
Many rock hunters know more than you do, so they will be able to accompany you to areas where it will be relatively easy to find geodes.
Step 5. Cut and polish your geode so that it becomes as beautiful as possible to enhance its beauty
Advice
- You can also tap the rock to see if it's a geode; in this case, the resulting sound will be hollow, due to the crystal inside.
- Pay attention to the areas around you and never go rock hunting, exploring or caving alone. No rock is worth more than your life.
