WHAT DO THE GREEK GOD NEPTUNE AND THE LITERARY GENIUS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE HAVE TO DO WITH ROCKS, GEMS, AND MINERALS?
At first blush, you may think the answer is nothing, or not much worth considering, but the truth is, both carry an interesting connection to minerals and gemstones, as our esteemed contributors Bob Jones and Steve Voynick explain in this issue of Rock & Gem. Flip to page 40 to learn about Neptune and the mineral Neptunite connection, as discussed by Senior Consulting Editor Bob Jones. Plus, starting on page 58, prolific contributor Steve Voynick, explores the many literal and literary gemstone connections created by Shakespeare in his various writings.