How to Identify an Unopened Geode

Shape Look for round or oval shaped rocks., Bumps Look for a lumpy surface, that looks somewhat like a cauliflower. , Break open the rock with your rock hammer., Use a reliable guide map when you search for geodes., Cut and polish your geode to...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Shape Look for round or oval shaped rocks.

    Sharp, pointy rocks are not likely to yield a geode no matter how often you hammer at them.
  2. Step 2: Bumps Look for a lumpy surface

    , There is no easy way to determine what is inside your lumpy, roundish rock until you break it open. , Rockhounds have gone before you and can get you into areas where finding a geode is much more likely. ,
  3. Step 3: that looks somewhat like a cauliflower.

  4. Step 4: Break open the rock with your rock hammer.

  5. Step 5: Use a reliable guide map when you search for geodes.

  6. Step 6: Cut and polish your geode to bring out the most in it's beauty.

Detailed Guide

Sharp, pointy rocks are not likely to yield a geode no matter how often you hammer at them.

, There is no easy way to determine what is inside your lumpy, roundish rock until you break it open. , Rockhounds have gone before you and can get you into areas where finding a geode is much more likely. ,

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