Of Gems And Minerals

 The three main rock types can and do transform into each other- but this is over a course of millions of years and via the forces of nature.

Minerals grow inside and out of rocks- an inorganic element with its own structure. Display cases feature some.

Gems are finely cut, polished, and finished minerals or rocks. Examples are found here, along with their base source.

I am partial to amethyst, as it's my birthstone.

I remember once being here with my parents and an aunt and uncle. My aunt, who's a real rock hound, spent a couple of hours in here.