FEATURES
The University of Arizona Mineral Museum
A brief history of a remarkable collection
by Bob Jones
2009: A Gold Odyssey
What will gold do in the coming year?
by Steve Voynick
The Mines of Morocco
They’re a favorite specimen source for mineral dealers
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Spotlight on a junior faceter
Field Trip:
Gold Hill, New Mexico
Pegmatite collecting produces feldspar, microcline and more
by Robert Beard
Project:
Make a Garden Stepping Stone
Turn your specimens into decorative displays
by Elaine Hammer
REGULAR COLUMNS
All She Wrote
Seal of Approval
by Lynn Varon
Craftsman of the Month
Natural stone Ming tree
by Sue Jones
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Use Your Imagination
by William A. Kappele
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Rock Science
Hematite: Black Crystal, Red Streak
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
Choosing Better Angles for Colored Gems
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Daughter Dawn
by Mark Dechand
On the Rocks
Eye on Quartzsite 2009
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters
