Fantastic Rocks and Where to Find Them

Did you know that some gemstones are actually industrial waste? Here is my list of top ten crystals and gemstones that are actually byproducts of smelting, manufacturing, and toxic tun-off. Check out these weird gems and the history behind them!

While hiking through the foothills of Northern California I stumbled upon a dry creek bed full of golden crystals! Is it calcite? Is it barite? Is it something else? Come along for the adventure as we learn to read the hills to find the best places to rockhound!