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Thursday Thoughts: A Celebration of Nature

Admin - April 25, 2019

Wednesday Rockhound Wisecracks

Earth Science In the News: Energy, Dinosaurs, and Black Holes

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Polishing Flat Surfaces Without a Flat Lap

Admin - April 23, 2019

By Bob Rush The final step to finishing a cabochon is to get a good polish on the back of the cab. When polishing flat...

Pipestone: The Sacred ‘Peace Pipe’

April 22, 2019

Malachite: The First Ore

Admin - March 2, 2018

by Steve Voynick It is uncertain whether native gold or native copper was the first metal ever collected, but copper was clearly the utilitarian metal...

#7: Rock & Gem Top 10 Photos

Admin - July 25, 2018

We're counting down the Top 10 photos published in Rock & Gem magazine over the last year. #7 Druzy Crystal and Banded Agate Cabochon This photo, taken by...

Earth Science in the News: Fireballs and fossils

September 13, 2018

7-10—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO:

Annual show; Jay Penn; 1/2 mile south of US 285 Rt. 9, Platte Dr., near Fairplay Beach; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, slabs, rough, jewelry, beads, cabochons, fossils, equipment; contact Jay Penn, 2324 Alvarado NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay

8-10—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:

Annual show; Damian w/ Bellpoint Promotions; Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 State Route 20; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, children under 16 free; gem, mineral, jewelry, fossil, bead and metaphysical dealers selling their spectacular finds from all over the globe; contact Damian Belgali, (770) 386-1608; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

8-10—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:

Annual show; Mineral Area Gem Mineral Society; Missouri Mines Historic Site, 4000 State Hwy 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; Missouri Mines Historic Site and Museum will be open and free to the public for this event, free parking, demonstrations, silent auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, 411 Allen Street, Farmington, MO 63640, (573) 760-0488; Email: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249800061698210/

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