Agate countertops are known for their beauty. The gemstone adds a unique look to any room. However, there are a few downsides to this type of counter.

Finding My Time at Sandrock Agate locations is one of the most important things you can do once you reach the mid-game or so. Agate is an essential part of upgrading some tools and most weapons so you ...

PTRC's survey of nearly 5,000 agate workers found that three-quarters do not own the machines they use. Fewer than one percent buy their raw stones or sell the finished agate. And many take advance ...

In a full day's search on the last day of March, Mike Jacobs of Monticello and I found 121 agates. That seemed a lot to an amateur like me, whose agate hunting has been largely confined to looking ...

SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. -- For Lyndon Johnson, treasures can be found anywhere -- one just has to train his or her eye. "I know when to look and where, and where to look when," Johnson said with a smile.

Rockhounds will find agate, minerals and rocks from around the world all close at home. The show offers an opportunity to look at agates from across the globe or buy and trade stones. Vendors provide ...