October 2002 Vol.32 Num.10
Features
Precious Opal, Precious Fossils
Every detail preserved with a play of color
by Bob Jones
Slate: A Practical Gem
Attractive and durable metamorphic rock
by William A. Kappele
Salute to Dr. John Sinkankas
Remembering a giant in the hobby
by Bob Jones
Confetti Opal
Matrix opal material from Mexico
by Liz McKay
Lizzadro Museum Jade
A superb collection of hardstone carvings in Elmhurst, Illinois
by Bob Jones
Adventures in Opal Mining
Working claims on British Columbia's Whitesail peninsula
by Randy Lord
New Products
Useful items for any rockhound or lapidary
Guatemalan Jade
Rediscovering lost deposits and art forms
by Steve Voynick
Perfection in Stone
The intricate beauty of pietra dure
by Brinda Gill
Field Trips
Brian Head Agate
Southern Utah is a rockhound's paradise
by Douglas S. Le Grand, G.G.
Royal Rainbow Opal
Digging gemstones in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
by Elselil Philipps
Projects
A Pendant with Pizzaz
Bring it to life with Mexican opal
by Diane Prokop
Features
Precious Opal, Precious Fossils
Every detail preserved with a play of color
by Bob Jones
Slate: A Practical Gem
Attractive and durable metamorphic rock
by William A. Kappele
Salute to Dr. John Sinkankas
Remembering a giant in the hobby
by Bob Jones
Confetti Opal
Matrix opal material from Mexico
by Liz McKay
Lizzadro Museum Jade
A superb collection of hardstone carvings in Elmhurst, Illinois
by Bob Jones
Adventures in Opal Mining
Working claims on British Columbia's Whitesail peninsula
by Randy Lord
New Products
Useful items for any rockhound or lapidary
Guatemalan Jade
Rediscovering lost deposits and art forms
by Steve Voynick
Perfection in Stone
The intricate beauty of pietra dure
by Brinda Gill
Field Trips
Brian Head Agate
Southern Utah is a rockhound's paradise
by Douglas S. Le Grand, G.G.
Royal Rainbow Opal
Digging gemstones in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
by Elselil Philipps
Projects
A Pendant with Pizzaz
Bring it to life with Mexican opal
by Diane Prokop
