{"product_id":"alaskan-beach-rocks","title":"Alaskan Beach Rocks","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese are RAW Alaskan Beach Rocks for tumbling, crafting, or decorating collected from beaches on the Kenai Peninsula, primarily in Homer. Alaska’s dynamic glacial and volcanic history makes its beaches excellent for rockhounding. Common finds on our beaches include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAgates (especially on the Kenai Peninsula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChalcedony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJasper in reds and browns and yellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuartz (often veined through darker rock),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGreywacke \u0026amp; Argillite are durable, dark, and fine-grained sedimentary rocks often feature contrasting white quartz veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRhyolite: A common igneous rock that often has a gritty texture. It comes in a range of colors, with grey and brown being the most frequent, and is sometimes confused with sandstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJade (Nephrite): Alaska’s state gem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFossils: ancient marine fossils, coral, and coal-leaf imprints preserved in limestone, marble, or shale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVolcanic Rocks \u0026amp; Garnets: Fast-cooled igneous rocks and dark sands (composed of minerals like ilmenite and hornblende)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePetrified wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere is no guarantee as to what mother nature will provide when you order these, however we do our absolute best to find you eye catching rocks. These rocks look especially striking when wet or polished. They will come to you in their RAW and unpolished form just as they washed up on shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRiver and beach rocks are incredibly versatile for home and garden projects. Use them to build functional drainage systems like dry riverbeds to prevent erosion, create low-maintenance garden borders that replace mulch, border outdoor fire pits, or line ponds and water features. Add these to your walkways or garden pathways or in water Features by lining the bottoms of fountains, ponds, and waterfalls with mixed polished pebbles to achieve a calming, naturalized aesthetic. You can also tumble or polish these beautiful rocks and use them in your crafts or jewelry making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYou will receive 2.5 lbs of raw rocks per order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blooming Mad Botany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363443392683,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/1331\/6779\/files\/20250816_155911.jpg?v=1783496485","url":"https:\/\/bloomingmadbotany.com\/products\/alaskan-beach-rocks","provider":"Blooming Mad Botany","version":"1.0","type":"link"}