Amethyst geodes—some stretching 5 m long—dot the ancient lava flows of Uruguay’s Los Catalanes mining area. The geodes contain calcite, colorless quartz, and agate, another quartz mineral. Large ...

Eggs are a sign of new birth and used often in springtime, especially around the Easter holiday. Many families will paint eggs or make egg dishes, but have you ever made a mock geode with an egg? This ...

Hand holding a purple geode in a green garden - FotoHelin/Shutterstock This guide highlights accessible, legal locations where enthusiasts can safely hunt for geodes and geode-like formations and take ...

Grow way-cool crystal geodes with just a few household basics. 1. Help kids crack an egg at the narrow end and carefully widen the opening to the size of a quarter. Empty into a bowl; repeat with more ...