<p>Jasper is a beautiful stone, and the variation is enough to make any collector excited. When you're diving into the world of rock collecting, they're a great start.<br>Agates come in a dazzling array of varieties, and they're found in the collection of most rockhounds. They're beautiful, readily found, and extremely tough. It makes them ideal for a variety of specimen types in addition to jewelry.<br>For the beginning jasper and agates collect...