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We hope the first few months of 2021

Arizona’s Peridot Mesa Gem Mine

A GREEN GEM BORN IN VOLCANIC LAVA

Laura Hiser

I had the good fortune of getting to know Laura Hiser a couple of years ago. She is an outstanding artist, as well as endlessly positive and upbeat. I am grateful for the chance to get to know her and hear stories about her wonderful dog, Buddy. Sit back and enjoy learning more about this talented and inspiring artist and person

How do you feel after sharing your knowledge or skills with someone new?

I love the look in my grandkids eyes

Searching for the Perfect Slab

Often, as I am searching my mind for

Burmese JADE

THE STORY OF MYANMAR’S JADEITE

Understanding Alluvial Fans

The next time you get to enjoy an

Let’s Go Gold Panning

Gold! It captivates us and is used in

A HISTORIC NATURAL WONDER WITH A PROMISING FUTURE

Revived Interest Shines on the Natural Bridge of Virginia

THINKZINC

THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE  DISAPPEARING METAL

Seize the Day In Rockhounding

If you were to ascribe a motto to

Hunting for Agate and Jasper in Oregon

Editor’s Note: From time to time, we’ll

The Potomac Gemology Class & The Study of Gemology

Gemology is the scientific study of natural and

Eyeing Natural Disasters and a Possible Statue Honoring Anning

This aerial view taken on January 6, 2021

OHIO ISLAND HOPPING

Exploring the Depths of a Crystal Cave, Winery Provisions, and Fossil Fields

A Life Transformed by Picture Rocks

Editor’s Note: This feature, by George Lindsay,

Catching Up with Gail and Jim Spann

Editor’s Note: Welcome to one of the

BISMUTH: IRIDESCENCE AND MORE

Among the most eye-catching items displayed at gem-and-mineral

Get Connected Through Clubs

As we regularly mention in Rock & Gem,

Show Dates

TO VIEW LATER CALENDAR DATES VISIT OUR SITE

Red Falcon Jasper

Red Falcon jasper from the Dead Camel Mountain

Ways to Grow Our Hobby

As a collector, what can you do to

Phosphophyllite

ROCKS, MINERALS AND JEWELRY