Hidden Gem Education βœ¨πŸ“šπŸ’‘

Hidden Gem Education βœ¨πŸ“šπŸ’‘

Menu

Rockhounding Services & Expert Guided Adventures | Hidden Gem Rockhounding Solutions

"Do You Have Questions?Β  Please Fill Out Form Below. Thank You!!!" -Cody A. Cole
What's Your Skill Level?
I Practice Ethical Collecting (choose 1)
Click as many/ if any applyΒ 
Id Like To Volunteer

Rockhounding Adventures: Explore, Learn, and Discover with Expert Guidance

Red Beryl aka Red beryl, formerly known as bixbite and marketed as red emerald or scarlet emerald, is an extremely rare variety of beryl as well as one of the rarest minerals on Earth. The gem gets its red color from manganese ions embedded inside of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate crystals. The color of red beryl is stable up to 1,000 Β°C (1,830 Β°F).

Red Beryl aka Red beryl, formerly known as bixbite and marketed as red emerald or scarlet emerald, is an extremely rare variety of beryl as well as one of the rarest minerals on Earth. The gem gets its red color from manganese ions embedded inside of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate crystals. The color of red beryl is stable up to 1,000 °C (1,830 °F).

Hidden Gem Rockhounding Services: A Comprehensive Guide


Introduction to Services

β€’ Hidden Gem Rockhounding Services offers a full range of options for rockhounding fans of all skill levels. πŸ’Žβ›οΈπŸŒŸ Here’s a detailed look at what’s available:


Half-Day Rockhounding Adventure

β€’ Half-day adventure:

β€’ Four-hour guided tours to local rockhounding spots. πŸ§­πŸ—ΊοΈπŸͺ¨

β€’ Basic equipment rental included, so you have the right tools for success. πŸ§°πŸ‘β›οΈ

β€’ On-site help with stone identification to understand your finds. πŸ§πŸ”πŸ’Ž

β€’ Affordable pricing at $40 per person, with $30 per person for groups of 5 or more. πŸ’°πŸ‘₯🀝


Full-Day Rockhounding Excursion

β€’ Full-day excursion:

β€’ Eight-hour immersive trips visiting several rockhounding sites. πŸ§­πŸ—ΊοΈπŸͺ¨

β€’ Premium equipment rental included for serious enthusiasts. πŸ§°πŸ‘β›οΈ

β€’ Educational materials provided to boost your rockhounding knowledge. πŸ“šπŸ€“πŸ’‘

β€’ Priced at $90 per person, $75 per person for groups of 5 or more. πŸ’°πŸ‘₯🀝


Rockhounding Essentials Course

β€’ Rockhounding essentials course:

β€’ Two-hour beginner course covering the basics of rockhounding. πŸ“šπŸ€“πŸ’‘

β€’ Topics include site selection, safety, and basic identification techniques. πŸ§­πŸ—ΊοΈπŸͺ¨

β€’ Perfect for those new to rockhounding. πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸŒ±

β€’ Offered at $20 per person, $15 per person for groups of 5 or more. πŸ’°πŸ‘₯🀝


Expert Identification Service

β€’ Expert identification service:

β€’ Professional evaluation of your finds for authenticity and value. πŸ§πŸ’ŽπŸ’°

β€’ Expert analysis to assess the worth of your discoveries. πŸ§πŸ’ŽπŸ’°

β€’ Pricing: first item free, then $1 per piece for 10 pieces, $5 per item thereafter. πŸ’°πŸ’ŽπŸ‘


Mineral Mapping Services

β€’ Mineral mapping:

β€’ Detailed maps showing areas known for specific minerals and gems. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’ŽπŸ§­

β€’ A useful tool for planning your rockhounding trips. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’ŽπŸ§­

β€’ Available for $5 per map. πŸ’°πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’Ž


Equipment Rental Options

β€’ Equipment rental:

β€’ Various rockhounding gear available to rent based on your needs. πŸ§°πŸ‘β›οΈ

β€’ Flexible pricing depending on equipment type and rental duration. πŸ’°πŸ—“οΈπŸ‘

β€’ Try different tools without buying. πŸ§°πŸ‘β›οΈ

β€’ Rock hammer - $7 πŸ”¨πŸ’°β›οΈ


Equipment for Sale

β€’ 2-piece screen classifier - $15 β›οΈπŸ’°πŸ‘

β€’ 5-gallon buckets - $3 each πŸͺ£πŸ’°πŸ‘

β€’ Shovel - $10 πŸͺ£πŸ’°β›οΈ

β€’ Gold pan - $10 πŸ’°β›οΈπŸŒŸ

β€’ Hand trowel - $6 β›οΈπŸ’°πŸ‘

β€’ Contact us for other equipment. πŸ“žπŸ§°πŸ‘


Land Mapping and Consultation

β€’ Personal land property mapping:

β€’ Specialized service mapping your private land in detail. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’ŽπŸ§­

β€’ Identifies potential crystal and mineral hotspots. πŸ’ŽπŸ“πŸ”₯

β€’ Expert consultation on your property’s geology. πŸ§πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’Ž

β€’ Customized exploration plans tailored to your land. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’ŽπŸ‘

β€’ Pricing starts at $60 plus gas reimbursement for initial consultations. πŸ’°β›½πŸ‘

β€’ Full property assessments and mapping from $50 per acre plus $0.33 per mile from Macomb office. πŸ’°πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’Ž


Field Trip Planning Services

β€’ Custom field trip planning:

β€’ Tailored itineraries for individuals or groups exploring specific regions. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’ŽπŸ§­

β€’ Coordination with local experts and access to exclusive sites. πŸ€πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’Ž

β€’ Starting at $100 per group of 5 or more, with discounts for larger parties. πŸ’°πŸ‘₯🀝


Rockhounding Retreats

β€’ Rockhounding weekend retreat:

β€’ Weekend getaways focused on rockhounding and relaxation. πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈπŸžοΈπŸ’Ž

β€’ Accommodations in geologically rich areas. πŸ‘πŸ’ŽπŸͺ¨

β€’ Evening seminars and workshops with guest experts. πŸ“šπŸ€“πŸ’‘

β€’ Starting at $100 per person, depending on location. πŸ’°πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’Ž


Gemstone Polishing Workshop

β€’ Gemstone polishing workshop (coming soon)

β€’ Hands-on lessons in gemstone cutting and polishing. πŸ’ŽπŸ”¨βœ¨

β€’ Take home your own polished gemstone. πŸ’Žβœ¨πŸŒŸ

β€’ All materials and equipment provided. πŸ› οΈπŸ§°πŸ’‘

β€’ Price: To be announced. πŸ“’πŸ’°β“


Fossil Hunting Expeditions

β€’ fossil hunting expedition: πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸŒΏ

β€’ Guided trips to fossil-rich sites. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸ§­

β€’ Learn how to find and extract fossils. πŸ“šπŸ”β›οΈ

β€’ Includes a collecting permit. πŸ“œβœ…πŸ‘

β€’ Expert guidance throughout. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«πŸ‘©β€πŸ«πŸ—£οΈ

β€’ Starting at $60 per person, $50 per person for groups of 5 or more. πŸ’²πŸ‘₯πŸ€πŸ’°


Geode Cracking Experience

β€’ geode cracking experience: πŸ’₯πŸ’ŽπŸ€©

β€’ Experience the excitement of cracking open geodes to find crystals. 😲πŸ₯³βœ¨


Geode Selection and Pricing

β€’ Selection of premium geodes guaranteed to contain crystals. πŸ’―πŸ’ŽπŸŒŸ

β€’ Prices: πŸ·οΈπŸ’°πŸ’²

β€’ Small (under 1 lb.) - $5 each πŸ€πŸ’ΈπŸ’Ž

β€’ Medium (1-5 lbs.) - $10 each πŸ“πŸ’ΈπŸ’Ž

β€’ Large (over 5 lbs.) - $25 each πŸ–οΈπŸ’ΈπŸ’Ž


Kids' Rockhounding Adventure

β€’ rockhounding adventure for kids: πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦πŸ§—β€β™€οΈ

β€’ Fun and educational activities for young rockhounds. πŸŽ‰πŸ“šπŸ₯³

β€’ Safe, supervised environment for kids to learn and explore. πŸ›‘οΈπŸ§‘β€πŸ«πŸŒ³

β€’ Price: Free for children to inspire the next generation. πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦πŸ†“πŸ’–

β€’ Price: Free for well-behaved pets; difficult pets may be charged. πŸΆπŸ±πŸ†“βš–οΈ


Annual Membership Benefits

β€’ annual membership: πŸ—“οΈπŸŽ‰πŸŽ

β€’ Exclusive access to member-only sites and events. πŸ”‘πŸšͺπŸ₯³

β€’ Discounts on all services and workshops. πŸ·οΈπŸ“‰πŸ€©

β€’ Two free guided hunts per month of your choice. πŸ—“οΈπŸ†“πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

β€’ Monthly newsletter with tips, tricks, and a new location each month. πŸ“°πŸ’‘πŸ—ΊοΈ

β€’ Price: $250 per year. πŸ’²πŸ—“οΈπŸ’°


Rockhounding Toolkits

β€’ rockhounding toolkit: πŸ§°β›οΈπŸŽ’

β€’ Expert-selected high-quality tools for the best experience. πŸ’―πŸ› οΈπŸ€©

β€’ Includes a durable backpack, geological hammer, hand lens, and more. πŸŽ’πŸ”¨πŸ”βž•

β€’ Starter kit: $60 (5 items) πŸ“¦πŸ’²πŸ‘

β€’ Pro kit: $150 (13+ items) πŸ“¦πŸ’²πŸ’―


Jewelry Making Class

β€’ jewelry making class: πŸ’πŸ’ŽπŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨

β€’ Create your own jewelry using gems you find. πŸ’πŸ’Žβœ¨

β€’ Learn techniques from wire wrapping to stone setting. πŸ‘©β€πŸ«πŸ“šπŸ”¨

β€’ Price: $90 per person. πŸ’²πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨πŸ’°


Photography Package

β€’ photography package: πŸ“ΈπŸ–ΌοΈπŸ€©

β€’ Professional photos during your rockhounding adventures. πŸ“ΈπŸžοΈβœ¨

β€’ Capture high-quality images of your finds and experiences. πŸ“ΈπŸ’ŽπŸ₯³

β€’ Price: $50 per session. πŸ’²πŸ“ΈπŸ’°


Rockhounding Travel Packages

β€’ rockhounding travel packages: βœˆοΈπŸŒπŸ—ΊοΈ

β€’ Organized trips to top rockhounding destinations worldwide. βœˆοΈπŸ—ΊοΈπŸ€©

β€’ Includes travel, accommodations, and guided tours. βœˆοΈπŸ¨πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

β€’ Price varies by destination and duration; contact for a quote. πŸ’²β“πŸ“ž


Overall Experience

β€’ These services enhance your rockhounding experience with unique learning and discovery opportunities for all ages and skill levels. πŸŒŸπŸ“šπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

β€’ Each is priced for value and accessibility, ensuring a memorable adventure.


X