Wishing stones rocks

Wishing stones may be drab gray rocks with a belt of white quartz but they are rumored to have the power to grant wishes. Here's what you need to know.

Discover the legend behind wishing stones, smooth stones with an unbroken line of quartz, chalcedony, or calcite running around the entire exterior of the stone. Learn how they form, where to find them, and the different variations of the legend behind them in this fascinating article. Whether you believe in the superstition or not, wishing stones are a unique and interesting find for any rockhound.

Wishing Stone Witches Stone

You may have wished upon a star, but have you ever wished upon a rock? Find a lucky wishing stone and give it a try.

A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.

Wish on a white striped stone

I love wishing stones. They are helpful little things if you want to take your time with them, but also a lot of fun if you just want to throw caution to the wind and wish big. To help you materialize your dreams, here are three new wishing stone methods!

Knowing how to polish rocks by hand is handy after a day spent finding some nice specimens. Here’s how to turn a dull piece of stone into a gleaming beauty.