Videos can be a great resource for learning about minerals and geology, getting a feel for lapidary techniques, and joining in on the fun of field trips. Some are amateur videos and others are commercially produced instructional aids, but all can offer education and enjoyment.
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April 2013: Cover The cover line “How Much Collecting Is Enough?” was mistakenly added to the April cover. The article appears in the February 2013 issue.
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Rock & Gem is not responsible for the opinions or facts expressed in links to outside sources. A MAJOR TV NETWORK IS GIVING AWAY MILLIONS IN CASH AND JEWELS. Do you want a shot at bringing home millions in cash or jewels? The creators of the hit show “American Pickers” are seeking all types...
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NOW AVAILABLE! Rock & Gem senior consulting editor Bob Jones’ latest book, The Frugal Collector, Volume I, is now available for purchase. Read about a host of popular collector minerals that will fit the average collector’s budget and their classic sources, and enjoy anecdotes about Bob’s personal experiences over his 70+ years of collecting....
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Malachite Cu2CO3(OH)2 While color may be misleading when it comes to identifying some minerals, with malachite, it’s a sure bet! All malachite is green, often a bright emerald green. It also leaves a green streak on a ceramic streak plate. Malachite, a hydrous copper carbonate, is part of the large family of carbonate minerals....
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Since 1971, Rock & Gem has been the leading magazine for the lapidary and mineral hobbyist. Not a trade journal and not a scientific dissertation, it speaks to the average rockhound, providing just the right blend of entertainment and satisfying information. Armchair hobbyists and diehard diggers alike will find something to enjoy in each...
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Look for the Rock & Gem booth at these upcoming shows: MAY 31-JUNE 2, 2013 California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Show Ventura County Fairgrounds Ventura, California SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2013 Denver Gem & Mineral Show Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall 451 E. 58th Ave. Denver, Colorado
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Aquamarine is a blue variety of the pegmatite mineral beryl. Contributor Scott Meier relates his aquamarine-collecting adventures in Nepal. Other articles include field trips to the Calvert mine in Montana (epidote and almandine) and Black Mountain, New Mexico (volcanic scoria). View product
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