https://alaskarocks.com/
The inspiration for Alaska Rocks! Jewelry occurred while emptying my pocketful of rocks, gathered during a hike. Taking an object and being able to shed a different light on it, is one of my passions. Giving a value that was not there or simply being able to illuminate subtleties that often times are over-looked can be found in most of my work.

https://rockseeker.com/rocks-minerals-gemstones-found-in-alaska/
Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones Found in Alaska. 1. Gold. Alaska is well known for its gold, with the state having produced 1-2% of the available gold worldwide. There are even TV shows about it, showing the trials and tribulations of prospectors in the backwoods. After all, nothing else catches the imagination of human beings quite like the

https://howtofindrocks.com/rocks-and-minerals-in-alaska/
Ambler. 67.086695, -157.853762. Where to Find Jade in Alaska. Jade became the official state gem of Alaska in 1968, and you can find this exquisite green stone all over this state. Alaska's Jade Mountain is a large mountain made entirely of jade. "Jade" is generic and refers to two minerals: jadeite and nephrite.

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Alaska Rocks!!!, Anchorage, Alaska. 774 likes · 1 talking about this · 6 were here. Alaska Rocks!!! started with a pocket full of rocks and a love of

https://yesdirt.com/types-of-rocks-in-alaska/
6. Gold. Gold is an element and a mineral and is one of the most sought-after and well-known rocks in Alaska. Trace amounts of gold can be found almost anywhere. However, large deposits are only located in a few areas globally. In Alaska, small amounts of gold can be found in a few gold panning areas.

https://rockchasing.com/rockhounding-in-alaska/
These sites offer accessible trails, easy-to-reach collecting areas, and a higher likelihood of finding interesting rocks and minerals for kids and everyone in the family: Denali Gold Tours - 9228 Petersville Rd, Trapper Creek, AK 99683. Gold Daughters - 1671 Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99712.

https://rockhoundresource.com/alaska-rockhounding-location-guide-map/
Rocks and Minerals Found in Alaska. Due to Alaska's immense size and diverse geology, there is almost no limit to the varieties of rocks and minerals you can find here. In addition to typical common rock types like granite, schist, and sandstone, there are countless mineral species within Alaska's borders.

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The best rockhounding sites in Alaska are located in the north and northwest, like the Jade Creek and Jade Mountain, Kachemak Bay, Kobuk River, the Northway & Tok regions, Brooks mountain range, and Kuiu Island. You can find jade, garnets, fossils, gold, obsidian, agates, soapstone, diamonds, geodes, and sea glass.

https://rockhoundingmaps.com/alaska/
Almost all of Alaska holds unique, mineral-rich deposits. However, not all areas are ideal for rockhounding, thanks to Alaska's harsh environment and mountainous terrain. The river beds, gravel pits, and crystal-rich mountains are the best spots for rock hunting. The Alaskan wilderness is primarily dominated by rugged terrain and mountainous

https://www.amazon.com/Fieldguide-Alaska-Rocks-Minerals/dp/1466332484
The Fieldguide to Alaska Rocks and Minerals. Paperback - September 11, 2011. The first and only complete fully illustrated Field Guide to Alaska Rocks and Minerals, this is a completely new guidebook to Alaska rocks and minerals. Written by an Alaskan prospector, miner, rockhound, and collector, there are hundreds of sites listed that have

https://www.oakrocks.net/alaska-rocks-and-minerals/
Other rocks and minerals found include Rhodonite, Fluorite, Garnet, Cinnabar, and Rutilated Quartz. Alaska designated Jade as its official state gem in 1968. Alaska has large deposits of the gem, including an entire mountain of jade on the Seward Peninsula. A famous, remote, Arctic interior jade locality with an extensive history is the Jade

https://www.allcrystal.com/articles/gemstones-in-alaska/
In Alaska, it can be found in the southeastern part of the state, particularly near Juneau in places like Berners Bay among rocky outcrops. Lepidolite with purple colors can be found in Alaska, like purple gems concealed in rocks. But this isn't just any ordinary stone — Lepidolite also has some powerful metaphysical properties.

https://www.usgs.gov/centers/alaska-science-center/science/geologic-map-alaska
In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an

https://www.alaska.org/detail/grapefruit-rocks
Grapefruit Rocks is on the short list of favorite spots for local rock climbers, who make frequent weekend trips to these limestone formations and boulders standing 50 miles north of Fairbanks. ... For further guidance, stop into the Alaska Public Lands Information Center at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center (101 Dunkel Street

https://dggs.alaska.gov/popular-geology/rocks-minerals.html
Rocks & Minerals. Alaska is a great place to pan for gold (the state mineral) and hunt for mineral and rock specimens. The state has a rich history of mining, due to its substantial endowment of mineral resources. The most important thing for you, as a prospector, to know is the ownership of the land on which you would like to rock hound.

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Circle Rock Earrings $ 48.00; Double Circle Pendant $ 28.00; Double Circle Rock Earrings $ 48.00; Double Scrolled $ 48.00; 1; 2; 3; 4;

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Infinity Rocks Pendant $ 28.00; Large hole rock on 18″ or 20″ Silver Chain $ 120.00 - $ 125.00; Large holed Pendant $ 36.00 Available on at a future date. Lucky Horseshoe Rock Necklace $ 68.00; Suspended CZ in Rock Necklace $ 78.00; 1; 2;

https://dggs.alaska.gov/popular-geology/alaska.html
The older metamorphic rocks of Alaska may be broadly simplified into three categories, separated spatially by faults. Many of the faults are recently active: (1) Metamorphosed continental margin rocks (mostly marine sedimentary rocks) adjacent to the ancestral North American plate and related rocks are found in Alaska's Interior, between the Tintina and Denali fault systems.

http://gatorgirlrocks.com/state-by-state/alaska.html
Alaska is a terrific state for rockhounding. In addition to gold, Alaska is well known to recreational rockhounders for its jade, garnets, and fossils. State Rocks, Gemstones, Fossils, & Dinosaurs. Rockhounding Tip: Knowing state rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, and dinosaurs often can be very useful information for rockhounders.

https://alaskamagazine.com/authentic-alaska/activities/rockhounding-alaska/
Rockhounding Alaska will reveal treasures like this photo of cobble with crinoid fossils on the Noatak River. Photo courtesy NPS/J. Schock. In a place gripped by gold fever since long before statehood, looking for rocks is hardly ever just a hobby. Call it a passion with materialistic notes.

https://dggs.alaska.gov/popular-geology/kids/state-mineral.html
Geologists care about rocks because rocks can tell us what has happened in the Earth's past. Even traces of animals that lived long ago (fossils) can be found in rock. Find more information about Alaska fossils here. The Woolly Mammoth is Alaska's state fossil. Woolly Mammoths roamed Alaska until about 12,000 years ago. At that time, summers in

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Nature's Jewels Rock Shop & Lapidary, Anchorage, Alaska. 3,267 likes · 189 talking about this · 259 were here.... Nature's Jewels Rock Shop & Lapidary, Anchorage, Alaska. 3,267 likes · 189 talking about this · 259 were here. Crystals ️Gems🧡Jewelry💛Fossils💚Meteorites💜Metaphysical💙

https://alaska.rocks/
Welcome to alaska.rocks the home of Stone Souvenirs Alaska, LLC. We are a provider of unique souvenirs created wholly in Alaska.

https://www.uaf.edu/news/signs-of-ancient-mans-best-friend-on-hilltop.php
On this rock outcrop 30 feet above the gray Tanana River and green hayfields cleared from the forest below, archaeologists have possibly found evidence of the canine companions of early Alaskans. ... Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/06/25/new-castle-colorado-river-rafting-death/
An accident during a family rafting trip on the Colorado River claimed the life of New Castle resident Matt Clemente on Saturday. An experienced boatman, Matt was on the river near New Castle with