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The Freemans, who own a successful laboratory instruments company in Florida, call themselves rock hounds and discovered their love for gem hunting in the 1990s while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine.—David Abel, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023 Some vendors will also offer supplies and tools used by jewelry designers and rock hounds.—oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2023 As a full-time rock hound for more than a decade, Major has seen the culture go through something of a crystal craze.—New York Times, 31 Aug. 2021 Join other rock hounds and see earth science on display at the Washington County Fair Park & Convention Center March 14-15.—Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2020 Different stories Gutierrez’s acquaintances describe him as a loyal friend, a ladies man, a rock hound, a smart businessman, generous to a fault.—Zeke MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2018
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