FEATURES
The Minerals of China
Specimens and information have surfaced in quantity
by Bob Jones
Tea's First Rockhounding Adventure
Utah rocks and fossils make a memorable time
by William A. Kappele
Artist Profile: Pippa Small
Her jewelry and activism make an attractive combination
by Jennifer Morkunas
Collecting "Old Classic" Minerals
Part II: Collector favorites from around the world
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Articles, puzzles and prizes
GIA Special Article: How Green Are We?
A look at where the industry's been and where it's headed on the road to accountability
Field Trip:
Lucas Creek Carnelian
Collecting orange chalcedony in Washington
by Stuart "Tate" Wilson
Field Trip:
Zuni Mountains Fluorite
Former mines offer excellent opportunities for collecting
by Robert Beard
REGULAR COLUMNS
All She Wrote
Spring Into Action
by Lynn Varon
Craftsman of the Month
Recycled slab stepping stones
by Glenn Wasson
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Using All the Rock
by William A. Kappele
Rock Science
James Smithson's Legacy
by Steve Voynick
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Off the Dop
Tourmaline
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Radeye 2
by Gary Statton
On the Rocks
June Culp Zeitner
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters



