July 2005 Vol.35 Num.7
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
The Language of Gold
There's a word for every characteristic
by Bob Jones
The Gold Rush Gallery
Specimens and artifacts from 17 states
by Steve Voynick
Lucky Strikes
Many major mineral finds were purely accidental
by Bill Evans
Roadside Panning Sites in California
Part IV: Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, and Monterey counties
by David and Clois Walker
The Frugal Collector: The Feldspar Group
Part II: The plagioclase feldspars
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Tips for building a collection and a bracelet project
by Steve Decker
Organize through Recycling
Cardboard flats have many uses
by Larry G. Field
Dinosaurs across China
These fossil beds have hardly been tapped
by Timothy Huang
Field Trips
Balmorhea Blue
Blue agate in West Texas
by Robert Beard
The Little Pine Garnet Mine
Western North Carolina produces large, well-formed crystals
Richard J. Jacquot
Projects
Make a Gold and Turquoise Pendant
A sky-blue gem in a hammered gold frame
by Diane Prokop
Lost Wax Casting
Let a pro walk you through the steps
by Pat Kerr
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
The Language of Gold
There's a word for every characteristic
by Bob Jones
The Gold Rush Gallery
Specimens and artifacts from 17 states
by Steve Voynick
Lucky Strikes
Many major mineral finds were purely accidental
by Bill Evans
Roadside Panning Sites in California
Part IV: Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, and Monterey counties
by David and Clois Walker
The Frugal Collector: The Feldspar Group
Part II: The plagioclase feldspars
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Tips for building a collection and a bracelet project
by Steve Decker
Organize through Recycling
Cardboard flats have many uses
by Larry G. Field
Dinosaurs across China
These fossil beds have hardly been tapped
by Timothy Huang
Field Trips
Balmorhea Blue
Blue agate in West Texas
by Robert Beard
The Little Pine Garnet Mine
Western North Carolina produces large, well-formed crystals
Richard J. Jacquot
Projects
Make a Gold and Turquoise Pendant
A sky-blue gem in a hammered gold frame
by Diane Prokop
Lost Wax Casting
Let a pro walk you through the steps
by Pat Kerr
