ON THE COVER
Each water-tumbled, weather-polished alluvial gold nugget has a story to tell. This 4.9cm-high nugget was found in Cochise, Arizona. (Jeff Scovil photo/Keith and Mauna Proctor specimen)
FEATURES
Gold Nuggets and Their Secrets
Every placer nugget has a story to tell
by James A. Miller
Arizona: America’s Richest Mineral Province
Part II: A litany of common and rare collectible species
by Bob Jones
Collecting in Arizona
Part II: Searching in operating mines yields specimens
by Bob Jones
Rock & Gem Kids
Snakestones, Virginia's State Rockhound Symbols, Minerals Named after Places quiz
Volcano Discovery
A grand tour of Italy’s most explosive geological sites
by Craig Lindley and Heather Hubbard
China Hollow Picture Rock
Collecting jasper and agate in Oregon
by Jim Landon
FIELD TRIP
Bear River Gold
Panning for fine gold in California
by Marc Davis
REGULAR COLUMNS
Picks & Pans
Museum exhibits, book reviews, hobby news
Lapidary of the Month
Jadeite and silver pendant
by Christopher Wertenberger
Show Dates
Mark your calendar!
Shop Talk
Shop Tips and Tricks
by William A. Kappele
Rock Science
The Elusive Rare-Earth Elements
by Steve Voynick
Off the Dop
Accessories for Faceting Large Gems
by Jim Perkins
Many Facets
DJG "No-Meet Round (for CZ)
by David Groncki
On the Rocks
The Sterling Hill Mineral Museum
by Bob Jones
Field Notes
Reader Letters
