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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

Bench Tips

Getting a High Dome on a Cab