April 2004 Vol.34 Num.4
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
The Frugal Collector: Fluorite
A lethal gas forms a lovely mineral
by Bob Jones
Build a Sphere Machine
Turn lovely gemstone spheres in your spare time
by Jim Perkins
Panning Sites along U.S. Highway 50
Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, and Fremont counties, Colorado
by David and Clois Walker
Rock & Gem Kids
Optical properties help identify minerals
by Steve Decker
The Eastern Art of Enameling
Traditional techniques get a modern twist
by Brinda Gill
2004 Rock & Gem Club Listing
Find one in your area
Benitoite
These "blue diamonds" are unique to California
by Bob Jones
Diamond Sawing Basics
A refresher course for lapidaries of all skill levels
by Brian Farberov
Agates of the Red Drift
Minnesota boasts many collecting sites
by Kenneth H. Rohn
Field Trips
Ruby Reservoir's Red Gems
Garnets are the main catch, but corundum is present, too
by Lance Strong
Missouri's Metallic Minerals
Family-style collecting in the Silvermines District
by Steve Voynick
Projects
Make Scrollwork Jewelry
Silver wire and solder make delicate patterns
by Nova Wells
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
The Frugal Collector: Fluorite
A lethal gas forms a lovely mineral
by Bob Jones
Build a Sphere Machine
Turn lovely gemstone spheres in your spare time
by Jim Perkins
Panning Sites along U.S. Highway 50
Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, and Fremont counties, Colorado
by David and Clois Walker
Rock & Gem Kids
Optical properties help identify minerals
by Steve Decker
The Eastern Art of Enameling
Traditional techniques get a modern twist
by Brinda Gill
2004 Rock & Gem Club Listing
Find one in your area
Benitoite
These "blue diamonds" are unique to California
by Bob Jones
Diamond Sawing Basics
A refresher course for lapidaries of all skill levels
by Brian Farberov
Agates of the Red Drift
Minnesota boasts many collecting sites
by Kenneth H. Rohn
Field Trips
Ruby Reservoir's Red Gems
Garnets are the main catch, but corundum is present, too
by Lance Strong
Missouri's Metallic Minerals
Family-style collecting in the Silvermines District
by Steve Voynick
Projects
Make Scrollwork Jewelry
Silver wire and solder make delicate patterns
by Nova Wells
