You never know what you're going to get when you crack open a geode-like rock called an agate, but a new specimen is even more surprising than usual: It looks just like Cookie Monster. The agate, ...

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It took millions of years for agates and geodes to reach the earth’s surface — and it looks like this year they’re making up for lost time. The crystal-encrusted rocks are everywhere right now (and do ...

Now you can say your place literally rocks. Agate, geodes and gemstones are a great way to add a pop of color and natural texture without busting out the paint rollers. Make sure your agate is nice ...

Nathan Mutka has his favorite rocks, including a sparkling geode, amethyst and petrified wood, displayed under a special light in the basement of his Amherst home. Kevin Freedman keeps his rock ...

If you thought that the Xbox controller-shaped rock was funny, nature has once again shown that it has a sense of humor. An agate geode was discovered by geologist Mike Bowers that looks identical to ...

Would you spend $10,000 on a rock that looks like Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster — or would you ask some friends to chip in? Geologists, cookie-lovers and many social media users are hungry for ...

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — On a cold, blustery day in April, Bel and I headed to the North Shore to meet up with a rock star named Taylor, or as he’s known on social media, “Agate Dad.” Taylor is famous in ...

BRAINERD — The Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society will host the annual Agate and Mineral Show May 11-12. The show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 at the Crow ...