Where can you find a geode?

Geodes are found throughout the world, but the most concentrated areas are located in the deserts. Volcanic ash beds, or regions containing limestone, are common geode locations. There are many easily accessible geode collecting sites in the western United States, including in California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. read more

If you join a rock club in your area they will probably have a shop with specialized lapidary tools that can cut through your geode easily. You should use the proper saw to avoid injury. SQUEEZE IT OPEN: Another method that would work well is with a soil pipe cutter. read more

According to DesertUSA, one of the most popular geode areas is known as the Hauser Geode Beds, which are found at Wiley Well in Imperial Valley, California. Other well-known places with the finest concentration of geodes are the Cinnamon Geode Beds and the North Black Hills Geode Beds. read more