CATEGORIES
The Minerals Of Pre-Columbian America
Examining the appeal and prevalence of gold and jade story
RHODONITE
Diverse Formations From Varied Deposits Lead To Global Appeal
ON THE ROCKS
Eye on Happenings
Zeolite Mineral Group
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND MATCHING PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES DEFINE AND UNIFY
JEROME ARIZONA
PAYING HOMAGE TO MINING HISTORY THROUGH ART AND TOURISM
THE ROAD REPORT
CLARKDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Delve into Copper Mining History
CRYSTAL Charm
CAPTIVATED BY ARKANSAS’ CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
A Tour of Italy's Fiery Trio
A VOLCANIC FAMILY WITH COMPLEX PERSONALITIES
Iron's Uncommon Impact Within Gems
In recent On the Rocks columns, I’ve written about the elements and valence electrons.
Revelations Within Myanmar Amber And Meteor Showers
Golden-hued amber is often used in the jewelry business to craft wonderful treasures in the forms of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
For The Love Of Lapis
The saga of Afghan lapis lazuli
MINERALS OF THE MOON
THE ONGOING STORY OF THE APOLLO MOON ROCKS
Rock Shops of Distinction MR. WOOD'S FOSSILS
KEEPING A TRADITION ALIVE
FAMOUS GOLD
EXPLORING THE HARVARD COLLECTION
THE ROAD REPORT
Arizona’s Humboldt Mining District
FACETING FOCUS
Reveling in Fire Engine Garnet
Going a New Direction
For the last few years that I’ve written the Bench Tips column, I’ve focused on lapidary topics and projects.
Tuzigoot: Ancient Inspirations
Tuzigoot is an ancient village built by the Sinagua people between 1125 and 1400 CE.
The Philippines Faces Fiery Volcano Eruption as Year Begins
Shortly after the New Year began, on January 12, the 1,020-foot high Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital of Manila let loose.
Clear Creek Plasma Agate
Clear Creek Plasma agate is one of those very unique materials found only in San Benito County, California, between Hollister and Coalinga in the Clear Creek Recreation Area, BLM Land.
Spreading the Joy of Rockhounding
Submitted by Dr. David Jordan Program Chair, Helena Mineral Society
Cherishing Chert
A MOTHER ROCK FOR THE AGES
Rockhounding Roots Lead to Inventor Status
Do you know what happens when a life-long rockhound — whose professional background involves product development and academia — encounters the problem of finding an affordable and effective display for fluorescent minerals?
A Glowing Example of Geology Education
Transforming a Personal Passion Into An Impactful Community Service
Enjoying The Hunt For Gold
Using the crevicing technique in river streams
SYNTHESIZING THE PRECIOUS METALS
Gold, silver, and platinum.
GUATEMALAN JADE
THE SACRED MAYA STONE BECOMES A MODERN GEMSTONE
Fruita: The Real Jurassic Park
WESTERN COLORADO‘S DINOSAUR FOSSIL FAME
FAMOUS GOLD
THOUSANDS OF OUNCES OF GOLD COME TO LIGHT ‘DOWN UNDER’
Early Tales From TUCSON
REVISITING ODD, FUNNY, AND UNBELIEVABLE EARLY SHOW HISTORY