October 2008 Vol.38 Num.10
Table of Contents (pdf)
FEATURES
The Colors of Manganese
This boring, black mineral is a color activator
by Bob Jones
Artist Profile: John Winston
This lapidary won't buckle under pressure
by Jennifer Morkunas
Jasper: A Universal Gem
Part II: Biggs, Bruneau and beyond
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Kid-size articles and a quiz
Minnesota's State Gem
Beauty born of violence
by Kenneth H. Rohn
Field Trip:
Bishop Cap Fluorite
Colorful collecting in Southwest New Mexico
by Robert Beard
Field Trip:
The Fluororichterite Road Cut
Fantastic specimens near Wilberforce, Ontario
by Michael Walter
Project:
Make an Opal Pendant
Blue topaz complements blue-green opal
by Diane Prokop
REGULAR COLUMNS
All She Wrote
Annual Club Listing Update
by Lynn Varon
Craftsman of the Month
Owyhee picture rock pendant
by Dennis Williams
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Introduction to Intarsia
by William A. Kappele
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Rock Science
The "Fluorine Martyrs"
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
Quartz Polishing Tips for Faceting
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Apex Trillion
by Jim Perkins
On the Rocks
Remembering Old Friends
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters
