FEATURES
Michigan Copper
Its discovery electrified the nation
by Bob Jones
The Other Gem Zoisites
A multicolored African gem is the focus of a special pendant
by Frank Heiser
Gemstones of the Beaches
Interest in sea glass is booming
by Steve Voynick
Rock & Gem Kids
“The New Crystal Hunters” come to Tucson
A Basic Mineral Collection
Part I: Getting started on a budget
by Bob Jones
Field Trip:
West Texas Agate
Collecting on Woodward Ranch and Ritchie Ranch
by Rodney Moore
Field Trip:
Rabbit Springs Geodes
Fluorescent chalcedony nodules in southern Idaho
by Robert Beard
Project:
Make a Tumbled Stone Necklace
Show off some of your favorite stones
by Elaine Hammer
REGULAR COLUMNS
All She Wrote
People Are Talking
by Lynn Varon
Craftsman of the Month
PMC “Bouquet” pendant
by Mary White
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Keeping It Clean
by William A. Kappele
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Rock Science
Rubies and the Ruby Laser
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
OMF Faceting
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
DJG “Omni” Marquise
by David Groncki
On the Rocks
Old Friends and Other Gems
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader letters
