Author: Show-Me Rockhounds Kansas City

We are the oldest rock collecting club in Kansas City, MO

Dryhead Agate

A sedimentary, fortification agate, discovered in 1950. Named after Dryhead Creek which runs along the border of Montana and Wyoming. They are primarily recognized by their orange, brown and white banding. They are also known for their bright green, fluorescent qualities.

Photo by Dan Snow

Mary Bergman Hamilton Display Case

The Show-Me Rockhounds of Kansas City was invited to have an exhibition of the minerals from the Mary Bergman Hamilton Collection, which had been donated to the club in 2017. It was presented at the 61st ANNUAL KANSAS CITY GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, sponsored by the ASSOCIATION of EARTH SCIENCE CLUBS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY, March 2023 at the KCI EXPO CENTER.

Photos by Dan Snow