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Rockhounding After the Thaw – March 2025

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After being in a car accident the other day ((vlog on YouTube)), I’ve been struggling heavily with PTSD symptoms (on top of my already existing C-PTSD) and since the weather was 68°F and sunny, I decided it was best to just take a long walk by the water in Tioga County, NY and look for cool rocks.

My special interests have always helped to keep me emotionally regulated during stressful times. Rockhounding is a relatively new one for me, but I’m learning VERY quickly.

Rockhounding after the thaw – March 2025 vlog

I didn’t show ALL of the stones I found in the vlog, just the more noteworthy ones.. I’m always picking up faerie stones, too.

Here are the more unique finds:

partial shell encased in limestone
partial shell encased in limestone
3 fossilized [prehistoric] shark teeth
3 fossilized [prehistoric] shark teeth
muscovite on smoky quartz
muscovite on smoky quartz
favosite (Devonian coral), aka Charlevoix stone
favosite (Devonian coral), aka Charlevoix stone
pink moonstone
pink moonstone
green aventurine and white quartz
green aventurine and white quartz
fossilized mollusk
fossilized mollusk

Which is your favorite?

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8 responses to “Rockhounding After the Thaw – March 2025”

  1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    The rocks are very interesting. I have collected some rocks, mostly for the shapes and sparkles, lol. I will look at them differently now.
    Wishing you the best for your recovery.

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  2. Mam Win Avatar
    Mam Win

    Nice finds. I can’t choose a favorite, I like them all.

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    KitrionaGray

    Your site’s name is absolutely brilliant!!!

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  4. carneliancircle Avatar
    carneliancircle

    I am so sorry to hear of your accident! I hope you feel better soon. Your finds are wonderful! I’ve never done rockhounding before — all my crystals are store-bought. I do pick up the occasional rock but nothing like these beauties. I never imagined you could find such nice specimens. I like all of them but that shell one? It looks a little like a bird to me! I really like the peach moonstone and the green aventurine. Thank you for your “likes” — I am so glad you did, because now I found your blog and I can tell I’m going to enjoy reading about your adventures. Take care 🙂

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    palentuccio

    I had no idea this even existed! I’ve picked up a few stones over the years but these are gorgeous. Good way to feed your soul after a traumatic experience (I’ve also had a few car accidents ;-)).

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    I love your nails. Astrologically speaking, they’re the colors of Cancer representing home, loyalty, and intuition. ❤

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