What rockhounding memory always brings a smile to your face?

FIELD NOTES

As I promised in the Field Notes section of the August

Cat’s Eye Obsidian

Davis Creek obsidian is a very popular lapidary material

Always Looking to Explore

One of the many benefits of being part of a club is

Labradorite

Labradorite was first discovered on Paul’s Island (Paul

SHOW DATES

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CRYOLITE: “THE ICE THAT NEVER MELTS”

Cryolite is something of an enigma among minerals.It

Legendary Collection Coming to Auction

More than 300 specimens from the storied collection

Discovery of Elements

The ancient legend of the Greek Archimedes running

Hart Mountain Porcelain Jasper

This uncommon amygdale (also spelled amygdule) specimen

Limestone Agates

Most of the world’s agates formed in volcanic rock

SAPPHIRE DISCOVERY

BLUE JAY CLAIM INSPIRES ADVENTURE

The Many Facets of Nadine Marshall

SPOTLIGHT ON JUNIORS

PLATINUM AND THE PGMs

A Look at the ‘Other’ Precious Metals

BISBEE’S RICH HISTORY OF MINING

POST MINE CLOSURES THE POPULARITY OF BISBEE MINERALS LIVES ON PART II

Red Feather Lakes Mineral Smorgasbord

ENCHANTED BY QUARTZ AND AMETHYST

The Sanchez Family

SAN JUAN GEMS ROCK SHOP

DRIVEN BY JADE APPRECIATION

CONNECTING A COMMUNITY OF COLLECTORS AND DEALERS

Gems & Minerals of MAINE

Examining “The Pine Tree State’s” Early Jewel Box