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August 2001
Vol.31 Num.8
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Features
How Minerals Changed History
The helped to further civilization
by Bob Jones
The Most Common Mineral
Quartz is the most popular mineral among collectors
by Bob Jones
Diamonds of War
Beautiful gems fuel ugly civil conflicts
by Steve Voynick
Connecticut Quartz
A former collecting site yielded fine specimens
by Bill Clark
A Bold Design
Jewelry from the 20th century's most celebrated designer
by Lynn Varon
Salt of the Earth
Halite is one mineral you can't live without
by Bill Evans
The Treasure of Poland
This mine contains a wealth of salt and culture
by Steve Voynick
Rainbows Under the Microscope
A closer look at glass fragments yields a surprise
by Claytor W. Allred
The Diversity and Color of Datolite
Specimens come from all over the world
by Wayne W. Sukow, Ph.D.
Field Trips
Rockhounding in Wyoming
A variety of colorful minerals are yours to collect
by Kenneth H. Rohn
Projects
Faceting Alternatives
A new way to make checkerboard and apex cuts
by Thomas J. Gray
Lost Wax Casting without Carving
You, too, can make professional-looking castings!
by Diane Prokop
