IN MEMORIAM

FIELD NOTES

In response to Tom Hiday’s request in Field Notes of

GETTING THE POLISH OUT

On many forums, I frequently see questions about how

Composite Material (Part II)

In the May issue, I discussed making composite materials

Embracing Inspiration

The beauty of observation is that each inspection can

EARTH SCIENCE IN THE NEWS

‘Geological Google’ and the ‘Basal’ Fossil Debate

THE Artistry OF NATURE

Pursuit of Passions Results in Giologica

Gold-Pan Concentrate: Not Just Black Sand

Gold panners tend to categorize their pan concentrates

Show Dates

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Suspenseful Discovery of Elements

Rock & Gem continues to celebrate the chemical

Erythrite

The lightly striated faces of the translucent deep

Black Smoker Geysers

Loaded with Sulfide Minerals, They’re a Miner’s Best Friend

Turquoise

New, Natural, and Native American

Gain a New View

Many years ago, my elementary school teacher said something

Sharpening The Best Tool: Your Brain

It’s possible Dr. Seuss summed it up best when he penned

Carrying on Cutting Traditions

Roth Family Favors Cameo Carving

TUCSON 2019 RECAP

An Experience of Change and Growth

KIDS

Linarite is said to be highly regarded by mineral collectors

EMERALD VILLAGE

MINES AND MUSEUM IN LITTLE SWITZERLAND

UNDERSTANDING ORB STRUCTURE IN JASPERS

Manifestations of an Enigmatic Phenomenon (Part I)

Enchanted by Selenite

UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY MAKES DREAMS POSSIBLE