FEATURES
Ethiopia’s Welo Opal
A recent find thrills opalholics
by Paul B. Downing
The Mines of Cobalt, Ontario
Rich in silver, but not in specimens
by Bob Jones
Touring the Pala Tourmaline Mines
A rare look underground and a fee-dig opportunity
by Helen Serras-Herman
FACETER’S NOTEBOOK
Tilt Limits for Windowning
Tips for making informed decisions
by Jim Perkins, with Bruce Harding
Rock & Gem Kids
Kid-size articles, puzzles and prizes
The Power of Turquoise
It plays a significant role in human history
by Bob Jones
Using Copper in Gemstone Jewelry
This ancient material has modern appeal
by Kara Bachman
FIELD TRIP
Lyda K Mine Feldspar and Fluorite
Pegmatites and fluorite veins in southwest New Mexico
by Robert Beard
REGULAR COLUMNS
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Craftsman of the Month
Carnelian scarab pendant
by Caleb Harris
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
No-Drill Beads
by William A. Kappele
Rock Science
Staurolite: The Myth and the Mineral
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
Iolite, aka "Water Sapphire"
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
Sunny Oval
by Jim Perkins
On the Rocks
2011 Show in Shasta
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters
