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Caption: Vacaville, CA The Rock Shop
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Caption: Vacaville, California is home to Consolidated Rock and Mineral, which opened in 1952 and is still owned by the same family.
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Caption: As the second largest shop of its kind in the Western U.S., the Rock Shop houses hundreds of different types of rocks and minerals.
All of the specimens are for sale and range in price from just a few cents to thousands of dollars.
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Caption: Rock Hounds come from all over the world to peruse the extensive collection and discover exotic pieces not found anywhere else.
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Caption: "When I break a rock open with my pick, I am a prophet. I see the past. I see the future. I know where the world is going, and where it's been. And I always, always want to know more." Geologist Christina Dodd
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Caption: Benitoite is California's State Gem Benitoite Crystals occur in a wide range of colors including heliotrope, pink, white, several shades of blue and colorless. Gem quality Benitoite is found only in a small area of San Benito County, CA. The scarcity of this beautiful gem makes is primarily a collectors item.
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Caption: Benitoite
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Caption: The name Amethyst comes from an Ancient Greek reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and made drinking vessels decorated with it hopes that the stones would prevent intoxication.
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Caption: The collection of Amethyst at CR&M is vast and inspiring.
Caption: The Rock Shop also carries other collectibles such as fossils, shells, coral, and even meteorites!
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Caption: Find one of a kind unique gifts, and discover a world of inspiration and treasures! Next time you're in Northern California, be sure to stop by Consolidated Rock & Mineral in Vacaville!
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