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Build a Better Collection
6 factors to consider in selecting fine mineral specimens
by Eric Greene
Mexican Brochantite
Another world-class species from the Milpillas mine
by Bob Jones
A New Red Gold Strike
Copper agates from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
by Wayne W. Sukow, Ph.D.
Rock & Gem Kids
Kid-size articles, puzzles and prizes
Reader Poetry
Rockhounds take inspiration from the hobby
Mineral Collections and Mines
Find them both in Leadville, Colorado
by Steve Voynick
Mineral Environments, Mineral Diversity
How nature determines the habits of mineral crystals
by Bob Jones
Field Trip
Fossil Park Finds
Collecting fossils and minerals in Ohio’s Silica Formation
by Jake Gorczyca
REGULAR COLUMNS
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Craftsman of the Month
Folded copper and kyanite pendant
by Janet Lynn Burgess
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
In Search of the Perfect Cab
by William A. Kappele
Rock Science
A More Perfect Quartz
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
New Quick Polish Lap
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Original Pear (for garnet)
by David Groncki
On the Rocks
Rockhound's Christmas List
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters