May 2008 Vol.38 Num.5
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
Milpillas Azurite and Malachite
Mexico's amazing new mineral deposit
by Bob Jones
Gem Buyer Beware
Synthetics, simulants and natural gemstones in Asia
by Jordan Clary
Carbon's Minerals
Enjoy these collectible carbonate species
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Informative fun for young rockhounds
Mr. Fluorite, Ben E. Clement
A museum commemorates the man and the mineral
by Lori Lamb
The King of Jaspers
Morrisonite's colors and patterns rule the lapidary world
by Kathleen Fink
Field Trips
Pennsylvania's Rainbow Rocks
Collecting and colorful gossan at Skytop
by Robert Beard
Chinle Treasures
Gathering petrified wood in Arizona
by Milo J. Breite
Projects
Make a Pair of Peridot Earrings
Hand-fabricate posts and wire wrap beads
by Diane Prokop
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
Milpillas Azurite and Malachite
Mexico's amazing new mineral deposit
by Bob Jones
Gem Buyer Beware
Synthetics, simulants and natural gemstones in Asia
by Jordan Clary
Carbon's Minerals
Enjoy these collectible carbonate species
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Informative fun for young rockhounds
Mr. Fluorite, Ben E. Clement
A museum commemorates the man and the mineral
by Lori Lamb
The King of Jaspers
Morrisonite's colors and patterns rule the lapidary world
by Kathleen Fink
Field Trips
Pennsylvania's Rainbow Rocks
Collecting and colorful gossan at Skytop
by Robert Beard
Chinle Treasures
Gathering petrified wood in Arizona
by Milo J. Breite
Projects
Make a Pair of Peridot Earrings
Hand-fabricate posts and wire wrap beads
by Diane Prokop
