Rockpick Legend Co. started as Lewis Rock Shop in 1964. It was owned and operated by Mr. David Lewis, fondly called Old Man Lewis. Eventually he sold the store to his son, Dave Lewis, who sold it to Rick and Anita Dalrymple in 1995.

Rick found Lewis Rock Shop in 6th grade while completing a school assignment. Old Man Lewis took him (as well as many other children) under his wing, and turned him into a true blue mineral collector. Rick got so excited about minerals that he attended Montana College of Mineral Science & Technology and later the University of Utah as a geological engineering student. Rick loved working as the Mineral Museum Assistance Curator while attending school in Butte. Rick had the chance to buy Lewis Rock Shop while attending the University of Utah. This was a dream come true.

Rick has become Salt Lake City's leading mineral identification and appraisal expert. He has been called on to identify and appraise mineral specimens for universities, insurance companies, and individuals interested in making tax deductible donations.

Over the years "Lewis Rock Shop" didn't seem a fitting name, since Old Man Lewis was gone. We started to modernize with computers, electronic scales, daily shipping and more. The name Rockpick Legend Co. seemed just right because on a map the "rock pick" symbol in the legend means mine or TREASURE (X marks the spot!). The name also conjures thoughts of stories and legends that old miners share to stir up the imagination toward treasure hunting.

Rockpick Legend Co. is truly a family owned and operated business. Rick runs the store five to six days a week. Anita oversees accounting and marketing. The next generation of the family operate customer service, shipping, and just about everything else.

We hope to serve your rock related needs for many years to come!