What`s in a rock? Well, the Central Dakota Gem and Mineral Society says there`s a lot.

That`s why it held an open house Sunday so kids and their parents could take a look at some unique gems and rocks. There was a little bit of show and tell and little bit of touch and see. There was even a jewelry making demonstration for anyone who wanted to take home a new necklace or bracelet. The society says to some people rocks may seem boring, but to others they`re simply fascinating.

"Each person`s likes and dislikes are different. Some people are fascinated with fishing, others hunting. Some of us like rocks. Why? They`re pretty," says Russell Oliger with the Gem and Mineral Society.

If you`d like to become a member of the gem and mineral society. It has regular meeting the first Sunday of every month at the Masonic Center at 1009 Basin Avenue in Bismarck.