July 2004 Vol.34 Num.7
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
The Frugal Collector: Smithsonite
The most important secondary zinc mineral
by Bob Jones
Gold's Remarkable Crystals
Its forms go beyond flakes and nuggets
by Bob Jones
The New Glitter of Gold
How much higher will gold prices rise?
by Steve Voynick
Panning Sites along U.S. Highway 97
Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, and Yakima counties, Washington
by David and Clois Walker
Amazing Elko
A bona fide mining boomtown
by Steve Voynick
Rock & Gem Kids
Spotlight on pyrite
by Steve Decker
The Mount Jura Rock Room
A small town boasts a fine gem and mineral collection
by Gail Butler
Fortymile River Gold
Recreational panning on a Wild and Scenic River
by Roger McPherson
Thermopolis, Wyoming
Dinosaurs, petroglyphs, and hot springs
by Squy and Bea Wallace
Field Trips
Redrock Ricolite
This "rich stone" is unique to New Mexico
by Robert Beard
Projects
Make a Bangle Bracelet
Stylish jewelry mixes silver and gold
by Diane Prokop
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
The Frugal Collector: Smithsonite
The most important secondary zinc mineral
by Bob Jones
Gold's Remarkable Crystals
Its forms go beyond flakes and nuggets
by Bob Jones
The New Glitter of Gold
How much higher will gold prices rise?
by Steve Voynick
Panning Sites along U.S. Highway 97
Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, and Yakima counties, Washington
by David and Clois Walker
Amazing Elko
A bona fide mining boomtown
by Steve Voynick
Rock & Gem Kids
Spotlight on pyrite
by Steve Decker
The Mount Jura Rock Room
A small town boasts a fine gem and mineral collection
by Gail Butler
Fortymile River Gold
Recreational panning on a Wild and Scenic River
by Roger McPherson
Thermopolis, Wyoming
Dinosaurs, petroglyphs, and hot springs
by Squy and Bea Wallace
Field Trips
Redrock Ricolite
This "rich stone" is unique to New Mexico
by Robert Beard
Projects
Make a Bangle Bracelet
Stylish jewelry mixes silver and gold
by Diane Prokop
