Take a mock mine tour and discover what beautiful gems are mined here in Az and elsewhere. My kiddo loved putting on the miners hat with dome light and exploring the dark corners of the cave to discover beautiful pyrite and quartz and so many more gems.
Four peaks mines amethysts here in AZ and the owner of the mine designs and displays theie pieces here, which are stunning.
There is incredibly beautiful jewelry here, very reasonably priced pieces as well, and kids can get geodes and amethysts or select a bag of their own gems for under $10. My kiddo picked out a geode and smashed it outside.
You will also find fossils from various periods and even rare and beautiful chrysanthemum stones.
I got myself a pair of beautifully delicate and sparkling peridot earrings , mined here in Az as well.