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Geology 101: Weathering and Chemical Erosion

Admin - January 16, 2020

Thursday Thoughts: A Celebration of Nature

Geology 101: Weathering and Chemical Erosion

Admin - January 16, 2020

By Jim Brace-Thompson Chemical erosion involves weathering done by interactions between chemicals in water (usually a dilute form of acid, as in acid rain) and...

Bench Tips: Exploring Hidden Beauty

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The ‘Parting Shot’ of 2019 Is…

January 13, 2020

The Road Report: Arizona’s Humboldt Mining District

January 9, 2020

Is Red Beryl Really Red Emerald?

Admin - May 16, 2018

Story by Bob Jones Birthstones have been a part of our social fabric for decades. The list of gems assigned to each month that was...

“Scorpion” Silica Crystal Pendant

Toni Rahn - August 6, 2018

By Bob Rush, Bench Tips column When I was at the 2018 Roseville Rock Rollers annual show in Roseville, California, I met up with Mike...

Earth Science in the News: Deadly Shark Teeth Surface

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Bench Tips: Fitting a Small Cab into a Larger Cab

September 28, 2018

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