Tara Hill Minerals

03/31/2026

The sun shines right thru! Check out this Meteorite! found in the year 2000 and like many meteorites, it takes its name from the location where it fell- Fukang, China. It’s not only one of the most expensive meteorites in the world (valued at over $1.9 million dollars), but also possibly one of the most beautiful. A pallasite meteorite is made of nickel-iron laced with olivine (green) crystals and is approximately 4.5 billion years old! WoW!

03/20/2026

Opalized log

03/20/2026

Derrick Buchanan running the hoses.

03/20/2026

Couldn’t wait to do a legitimate photoshoot with yesterday’s found meteorite. They call this an oriented piece, which develops the shield-like shape by passing through the atmosphere in a streamlined fashion without tumbling. It sure is a delicately beautiful & otherworldly specimen. It’s been a wild day, with loads of news coverage & questions I’ve *attempted* to answer. Blessed to be blessed 🙏

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

Sad story... Doubt it was worth thousands though.

A customer at the Lazy Daisy in Virginia Beach brought a large amethyst cluster to the counter and bought it for just over $330. However, not only does the vendor who owns the cluster say it’s worth thousands of dollars, she told 10 On Your Side it wasn’t even for sale.
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/navy-veteran-searching-for-new-space-to-sell-art-after-unauthorized-sale-of-amethyst-memorial/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WAVY_TV_10

02/25/2026

Phosphorescent Whelk - Rucks Pit

02/18/2026

This is just an early notice for the next Columbus Rock and Mineral show.

Tara Hill Minerals will be present at booth #24. I look forward to seeing everyone there on March 28th + 29th.