Featured | Rock & Gem Magazine - Part 4

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Are Zircon and Zirconia the Same?

Admin - December 19, 2022

What is Tincalconite?

Admin - November 28, 2022

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Why Minerals Have Color

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What is Proustite?

Admin - September 21, 2022

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Want To Be a Lapidarist? Here’s How!

Admin - September 19, 2022

What are Index Minerals?

Admin - September 14, 2022

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How Do Agates Form?

Admin - September 8, 2022

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Exploring Ohio’s Flint Ridge

Admin - August 29, 2022

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Amethyst Crystals 101

Admin - August 12, 2022

Blue Chalcedony: A Lapidary Superstar

Admin - July 11, 2022

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Rockhounding Women Shaping the Future

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Careers in Geology: Women at the Top

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Finding Amethyst in the Black Range

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Famous Volcanoes in Italy: Fiery Trio

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Gifts for Rock Collectors: Holiday Favorites