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How Stalactites and Stalagmites Form

Admin - May 27, 2026

Limestone stalactites and stalagmites fill the caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico.

Caves of the America’s National Parks

How to Identify Quartz Crystals

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Kokoweef Cave Onyx: What to Cut

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How to Identify Quartz Crystals

Admin - June 2, 2026

How to identify quartz starts with understanding its hardness, crystal shape and glasslike luster. Quartz (SiO2) is one of the most common minerals on...

Cave Pearls: Nature’s Hidden Gems

May 28, 2026

Caves of the America’s National Parks

May 27, 2026

How Stalactites and Stalagmites Form

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Mount St. Helens: America’s Volcano

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Gemstones in the Bible

Admin - March 26, 2026

What are the gemstones in the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels," as metaphors for value, wealth, beauty,...

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Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top 10

Admin - March 16, 2026

Orange rocks and gemstones are always popular. They took center stage as the 2024 Color of the Year by the Pantone® Color Institute with...

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Birthstones by Month: What is Yours?

February 5, 2026

How to Identify Quartz Crystals

June 2, 2026

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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