FEATURES
Kellogg, Idaho, Pyromorphites
They’re the world’s finest specimens
by Bob Jones
All in the Family
A daughter learns to facet from her dad
by Rachel Dery
Collecting the Elements
Samples of the building blocks of minerals can enhance any collection
by Jake Gorczyca
Rock & Gem Kids
Kid-size articles, puzzles and prizes
The Spodumenes of Afghanistan
This mineral-rich country is still producing
by Bob Jones
John Dyer’s Gems
These trademarked designs produce unusual artworks
by Lynn Varon
The Great Moroccan Vanadinite Rush
Thousands flocked to mine near Mibladen
by Bob Farrar
Field Trip:
Bush Farm Minerals
Harvesting crystallized specimens in New York
by Michael Walter
Collecting Badlands “Brain Coral” Cobbles
Exotic quartzite from Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin
by Carl F. Brink, G.G.
REGULAR COLUMNS
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Craftsman of the Month
Stone and metal sculpture
by Daryl Devey
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Polishing Problems
by William A. Kappele
Rock Science
The Deccan Traps
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
Polishing Techniques
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Meet Point Texas Star
by Jim Perkins
On the Rocks
Hall of Fame Nominees
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters
