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Get to Know Copper
by Jordan Luebben A little meet-and-greet with our local metal
Basalt: Planetary Destroyer... but Also Future Savior?
by Deanna Altomara Hundreds of thousands of cubic miles of lava devastated the planet more than once. But could those rocks hold the key to solving our climate crisis?
Quartz v Quartzite: What’s the Difference?
by Craig McClarren Similar names, look, and composition... so what’s the deal?
Limestone: An Origin Story
by Peter Felrisco Everyone loves a good origin story. So how did our most boring rocks get here?
Not Just Gneiss Rocks, They’re Great Rocks!
By Brett Burkett The sparkly rocks on our shore have a name. A difficult to spell name and a very dramatic past.
Fake Petrified Wood: Stylolites
by Peter Felrisco Lil’ Timmy found some petrified wood, it’s super obvious. Find out why he’s wrong!
Don’t Take Us For Granite: Michigan’s Migmatites
by Craig McClarren I’m kind of obsessed with migmatites and if you’re nerdy enough, I think you will be too.
Here’s Lookin’ At You!
Worried that we ran out of silly rocks with faces? We haven’t! But these are the last of ‘em for now!
Where Can I Collect?
by Craig McClarren The ultimate guide to where you can and can’t collect in all of the Great Lakes states and provinces has now dropped.
Animals Can Be Rockhounds Too!
By Zara Pride A story as great for kids as it is for adults, discover a few of the animals who love rocks just like us!
Photo Essay: Thankful
by Julie A. Cajigas A litlle photographic and narrated journey through thankfulness.

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About Great Lakes Rock Hunter Mag

For rockhounds of all types, focusing on the Great Lakes region and the treasures therein. With crafting how-to's, location recommendations, camping reviews, identification tips, historical accounts, science features, personal tales, psychological insights, and more... Great Lakes Rock Hunter provides everything you're looking for in a practical and fun rockhounding magazine

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Publisher: Great Lakes Rock Hunter Mag
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Language: English
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