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Valley 101: What gems, rocks and minerals can you find in Arizona

Amanda Luberto, Arizona Republic
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Have you ever been on a hike, a walk or a stroll in the Arizona mountains and came across an interesting-looking rock? Did you take out your phone and browse the internet to find out what kind of rock you found?

If so, you just might be a rockhound.

Rockhounding is the recreational study and collection of rocks, minerals and gems. Some rockhounds, or amateur geologists, find that Arizona's vast mountain ranges and developed mines are great places to explore for interesting and unique rocks.

The Four Peaks, a prominent landmark in the northeast Valley, is part of the Mazatzal Mountains.
The Four Peaks, a prominent landmark in the northeast Valley, is part of the Mazatzal Mountains.

In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we share what you can find, where to look and the regulations you need to know while rockhounding.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Valley 101 searches for treasures in the desert