One of Michigan's Rarest Gemstones Isn't Even a Gem-- Or A Stone!
The "incidental industrial gem" Fordite has ties to Michigan's auto industry.
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Billy Strings, Grammy Winner & MI Native, Home Hunting Yooperlite
Michigan native and Grammy award winning Bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings was recently spotted in Michigan enjoying Short's Brewing and yooperlites.
Fordite: Michigan's Unique Gemstone That Isn't Even a Gem
Fordite, a byproduct of the auto industry, is one of Michigan's most unique gemstones and it isn't even technically a gem.
Check Out These 3 Gem and Mineral Stores in Southwest Michigan
Here are three stores across southwest Michigan where you can find rare gems, fossils, and minerals from across the globe.
How to Find Your Very Own Glowing Yooperlite Rocks in Michigan
Tips on where and how to find some very cool, glowing rocks with a UV light in Michigan.
Don’t Worry They Won’t Hurt You: What Are Yooperlites?
Growing up in Michigan there is a great chance you or someone you know has hunted for a deer or other wildlife. But have you heard of Yooperlite Hunting?