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FAQ
What is a geode (and what to expect from a Kentucky Geode)?
Kentucky Geodes are spherical or oblong rocks filled or partially filled with minerals. When a geode is broken, the minerals inside are revealed. Most geodes are completely filled with minerals, most often quartz. The quartz can be massive, crystalline, or layered, which is a variety called agate. Hollow geodes have an outer shell or rind of quartz, most often the variety chalcedony. The chalcedony often has a bumpy or lumpy appearance from the outside. But the bumpy appearance is no assurance that the inside of the spherical rock will be hollow. The interior of hollow geodes are filled with mineral crystals, which grow inward from the rind into the hollow space inside the geode. Most often, geodes found in Kentucky are lined with quartz crystals. Less commonly, calcite or dolomite crystals are found on the inside, either alone or associated with bitumen, barite, baryte, kaolinite, millerite, smithsonite, galena, fluorite, quartz, limonite, sphalerite, pyrite, selenite, or celestite, etc.. Several cryptocrystalline (microscopic crystals) varieties of quartz occur in Kentucky. They are commonly recognized on the basis of their fibrous texture and granularity. The fibrous varieties include chalcedony, agate, onyx, and jasper, and granular varieties include chert and flint. Geodes from the Lida Asteria Collection are from the “Knobs region” of Kentucky to include counties, Lincoln, Casey, Boyle, Garrard, Woodford, Rockcastle, Estill and Jackson. They have been collected from Rivers, streams, road cuts, quarries, fields and hillsides. We cannot guarantee the minerals or the quality of minerals found in the unopened geodes. These Geodes were made by nature over 300 million years ago; each one has its own uniqueness and was formed just as they were meant to.
Geodes are often named according to a particular feature or mineral they exhibit or mention where the particular geodes were found. Common informal names for geodes include: quartz geodes, amethyst geodes, agate geodes, enhydro geodes, Oco geodes, Keokuk geodes, coconut geodes, etc. Thunder eggs may occur as geodes or nodules. We call our geodes, Kentucky Geodes or Kentucky Geode Agates dependent on where they are found in Kentucky.
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How can I purchase Kentucky Geodes?
You can place an order online through our eBay Store or our Etsy Shop.
You can visit our Rock Shop in person by Appointment only. Book an appointment online or call before visiting to ensure we are available. We do not have regular open hours but are available most days.
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Where are you located?
We are located in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. 4095 Hamilton Valley Rd.
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Secure ordering & payment options

Cash, PayPal, Zelle, Credit cards
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Returns & refunds

After receiving the item, contact us within 7 days.
Refund will be given as money back through paypal
Buyer pays return shipping.
Return policy details.
If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, just contact us within 7 days and return the item in its original condition within 14 days for a full refund less shipping.
We are sorry, no returns after the 14 day grace period.
Damaged Packages
It is actually quite rare for items to be damaged or destroyed during shipment, however it does occasionally happen. If your package arrives with visible damage on the box make notes (or take photos) of the damage and carefully unpack and unwrap the items. If damage has also occurred to the items send us an email right away at Kentuckyminerals@gmail.com, and we will determine the best course of action. We may issue a refund, a website credit, find a replacement, or if the package was insured you will simply file a claim with USPS or other carrier.
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Are there restrooms facilities?
We do not have public restrooms, there is an outhouse if there is a need.