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Fossils & Stones
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Stones Rocks, Fossils, Crystals, Gems & Minerals Stone lore and uses in folk magic & metaphysics, articles about our personal experience with using and working with stones, information about collecting, and offerings from our personal fossil and rock collection for you to own!
Where known, information about individual stones for sale is supplied; such as location of collection, gem grade, and fossil species and layer. It is the practice of this site to disclose all enhancements to gem stones, and methods used if known, as required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Gems stones deemed as genuine will be natural, un-enhanced stones provided from reputable resources, or otherwise clearly stated. I don't claim to be an expert gemologist, but I do research all products and items to present them with honesty and integrity.
From Mystic Griffin artist & webmaster, Tree: One of my life-long hobbies has been rock collecting. Geology in general fascinates me, but I'll always be a rockhound. I still have the very first fossil specimen I dug out of the ground. I was only a small child but spent all day in the hot sun pecking away at the fragile shale to release my prize. From that moment onward I was hooked on collecting rocks. My father was a terrific help; adding numerous specimens. Being a truck driver moving through the American Southwest he was able to buy stones I'd never find locally. I still have nearly all of those rocks too. Eventually I decided to freshen up my stash of stones and pass some on. I've collected rocks from all over America. The majority of my stones, especially fossils, come from the greater Ohio Valley, (my backyard), and have been collected by myself. I hope this page helps to enhance your own love of collecting rocks and fossils. -- Tree Pruitt |
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*Please Note: The prices for fossils and stones shown at my eBid auctions location may not be the same as the prices on this site. eBid prices are opening auction bid amounts and reflect similar prices for similar stones found elsewhere online. You are welcome to place a bid, and close an auction. Though you must be a member of eBid to do so, it is free to 
Hand painted treasures of nature featuring totem animals, spirit guides, deity figures and spiritual symbols. Sizes range from pocket pebbles to full sized artworks.
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Shop Rocks -- Find fossils,gems,semi-precious gemstones, buy rocks and stones for spell use and rock collecting. Identification information detailed where known. Items can easily be added to your Mystic Griffin shopping cart.
Where to get rocks, stones and mineral specimens
Here's a list of resources for finding new additions to your own rock collection.
1. This site -- check to see what we have.
2. The ground -- The true Indiana Jones fun of being a rock hound is getting out there and digging it up; get dirty, get tired! NEVER pick up a rock from private property! You must always get permission from the owner of the land. It's also not a bad idea to be honest about WHY you want on the property. If you do find a $3 million dollar t-rex skull chances are you'll have to share anyway. Many state parks and nature centers do allow collecting these days. If it's not posted it's not cool; they'll make it clear if it's ok to pocket treasures.
3. Gem and mineral shows -- Great bargains and the chance to make new pals. These shows are often very educational too. Great outing with the kids, but be prepared; they'll want to shop all the cool trinkets offered.
4. Flea markets -- this should be number one on the list, but I didn't want to loose my secret to awesome finds. Look for the unkempt booths filled with stacked boxes. Those are the folks who gather all manner of goodies and don't mind things with dirt.
5. Yard sales -- same as above but expect higher prices. For most items you'd expect the opposite to be true. But think about it ... someone puts a value on a rock high enough to pick it up, take it home, then offer it in a yard sale ...
6. Tourist traps -- Watch out for dyed specimens. Know what you're buying. There are vacation activities that can pay-off like visiting mines and panning for gold. Some places buy bulk crushed earth from other countries to dump in a US tourist trap. I've gotten some stunning gems myself from such adventures. You should know though that such places could be involved in environmentally unfriendly strip-mining. A travel agent can help you find a totally rock collecting or mining vacation that is safe and ethical.
7. Nature and New-Age shops -- Again, watch out for dyed specimens. Know what you're buying. If the person working the shop can't answer reasonable questions about the identification of stones then I personally wouldn't trust the specimens to be real and un-enhanced.
8. Trade with family and friends -- Trade is always a fun method of changing and growing a rock collection.
9. Beg finds from family and friends -- how proud are you???
10. Online -- Lots of great resources online -- including auction locations like eBid.
Have fun and be safe!
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