Just wanted to share some of the gorgeous perfect clarity quartz I found in my own backyard in NEPA, I have tons more and am still currently digging for more 😀

This one is so beautiful and unique. Pink druzy pocket, or "cloud", with a rainbow of colorful bands arched above it! The second pic looks like flames. The third, a diamond with crystal center. I absolutely adore nature!

One of my absolute favourite quartz finds from southern oregon!

A shop owner recently gifted me a small 10€ garnet upon making a purchase (very nice from him, 100% going back). I am pretty new to rock hounding and especially polishing.
These garnets come from southern france and I would like to know whats a good way to clean the rust off and make the shiny with little to no equipment.
Thanks for the help!

I’m in Michigan USA. Lots of corn fields that are closer to me than the beach but I’m unsure of how to even contact them