Katy Rock Shop

Very nice little shop. We will go back some day. People are extremely nice. Pretty good selection of things. It is small though.

This rock shop is one of the most terriblest rock shops I’ve been to. I came here with my sister on our first trip to Katy, Tx. I was excited to see what’s in store for us along our adventure. We decided to check out different rock & mineral shops than what we are used to. When my sister and I first walked into this establishment, we were watched like preying hawks by the owner and the other workers. Me as I am, ignored the situation and continued to walk around the store looking at all the different types of gemstones and minerals. I walked to the back room where my sister was and was approached by a worker. She told us of the sell that was going on. I later came across where the Tourmaline’s was located, for my love for a type of mineral is very special to me. The area where the Tourmaline’s was located was very small. There wasn’t any specifics on the Tourmaline I wanted as details in name. So, I asked the cashier/​owner what type of Tourmaline they had for sale. I was told by her that it was Schorl Tourmaline, Schorl is a black Tourmaline. This Tourmaline was more blue than black so, she asked another worker he too said it was Schorl. Me, thinking and feeling puzzled, trusted the shop’s owners word. The first price on the Tourmaline was originally $ 30. I left my item with the owner to look next door at the other shop. After, I didn’t find anything at that shop since it was larger specimens there. When I came back the original priced item was changed to $ 130. Schorl Tourmaline does not cost that much or in quartz matrix.
I later took the Tourmaline to my rock shop guy located in League City. He told me that the Tourmaline I purchased from the lady was a ripoff and that it wasn’t Schorl. I fact it is Indicolite Tourmaline (blue tourmaline) in reverse watermelon. Blue and pink in a quartz matrix even with a naked eye anyone could see it. He also told me that it should’ve cost at least $ 30-​$ 50.
So, later in the week. I decided to get money back. Drove back to Katy, Tx and when I arrived to the place. The lady who assisted me last time the owner. She was so nonchalant and really rude. when I told her the identification on the Tourmaline. She told me that «well, that is my rock shop guy opinion». that it is Indicolite not Schorl. Hmm. such an idiot with a naked eye you can see blue not black. She almost refused to return my money on the overpriced item. She first said the refund price will be $ 60, but only gave me $ 30.
I will NEVER return to this rock shop it is very unprofessional, unknowledgeable on specimens, and is just in it for the money.

Houston doesn’t have a lot of rock shops – there’s this one and the one usually go to in League City.
This rock shop is nice. They have a lot of gemstones and in the main room. The stones are arranged by color. Quartz all together laying down. Tourmaline nestled in a bunch. A cute quaint area for children to start their own collections with pre-​polished stones.
When I got into geology – I never had the opportunity to check out rock shops. I formulated my love for minerals on my own. It first started with a love for shells – I would pick up at Galveston Island beach. Though, my rock passion grew much farther than my fossils.
Anyways, the shop is tiny. So, small when it gets crowded you can barely walk anywhere because it’s another person standing there viewing the beauties. It does get frustrating. The stones are cluttered together on shelves and some looked as if they were going to fall – I had to push them back so they could sit comfy.
The shop is a house. The cashier was sitting in the kitchen checking customers out. She was a kind lady, but seemed like she was only in it for the money. The other tall skinny lady was friendly. When nobody spoke to us when we came in (Everybody just stared at my sister and I when we came in).
I didn’t feel welcome at this rock shop. The owner kept on eye-​balling my sister and I. I guess they felt uneasy because we were the only two black chicks in a store full of same-​toned. I’m not sure what that was about.
She was nonchalant nice. She even told us about the sale they had.
The prices were reasonable. no overly priced stones just because they look good. Inexperienced rock lovers who are dealers usually price the rocks based on how they look not about their value.
The shop has another addition to it – another building for larger rocks. It’s quaint too! Just a room.
Though, I like this rock shop. I was shocked as when I walked in. My eyes were blinded by beauty. The owners have so many stones, not enough space, and too bad we only have two eyes – to look. I felt like I was overlooking a lot of the babies and wasn’t sure.
They do have little baskets for the stones you wanna purchase.
The stone jewelry (my favorite) was way too expensive. Bloodstone earrings were $ 82.I do understand someone made them, but honestly they aren’t worth that much.
So many people are getting into stone jewelry making since this happens. I might get into it too.
I can’t say I will be back because of the way my sister and I treated. I will stick to my original rock shop in League City. In general, Katy people doesn’t seem too friendly.

This place is a geological toys R us!!! Gems, minerals, fossils galore! The owners are very nice, friendly people who really know their stuff. I went in looking for a specific specimen for my boyfriend and they had it in several sizes/​price ranges and helped me pick out the perfect piece. They also gave me their bussiness card with Bruce’s personal email and said they could put together some stuff for my boyfriend’s geology class that he teaches and they give teacher discounts. Bottom line, this is a fun, unique place to grab a gift for somoene who loves gems and minerals and a neat place to start a rock collection of your own.

Bruce and Carol are so great! My boyfriend and I visit them at the shop a couple times a month. They’re always willing to help you find what your looking for (rocks, minerals or information!) They have a great selection and good prices – and when they have sales, watch out! The shop is adorable and new pieces are put out all the time. This really is a gem in Katy. We love to bring our friends and spread the news about the shop. You should definitely visit!

Great place. Wonderful people Good selection of unique items. Great to have a rock shop in town.