FEATURES
What’s In a Mineral Name?
The mythology behind the monikers
by Bob Jones
Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum
Meet the host of the Travel Channel’s popular show
by Bill Reynolds
Urban Stalactites
Calcium carbonate formations are all around you!
by Lori Carter
Guatemalan Jade
Quality stone to buy or collect
by Lauritz A. Jensen
Lapidary 101: Cabochons
Learning takes hands-on experience
by William A. Kappele
Rock & Gem Kids
Zircon, a guest essay, and a mineral egg hunt
Mining Stocks
Are they a good investment?
by Steve Voynick
Minerals and the Native Elements
Part II: The stories behind the discoveries
by Bob Jones
Field Trip:
Montana’s Jurassic Fossils
Collecting opportunities east of Bridger
by Kenneth H. Rohn
REGULAR COLUMNS
All She Wrote
Where Your Treasure Is
by Lynn Varon
Craftsman of the Month
Dinosaur bone cabochon necklace
by Eric Hedricks
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Think Before You Tinker
by William A. Kappele
Rock Science
X-Ray Crystallography
by Steve Voynick
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Off the Dop
Faceting Natural Sapphires
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Sun Dial
by B.D. Moore
On the Rocks
American Commesso
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters
