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MEXICAN LATTICE AGATE
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MEXICAN LATTICE AGATE

Mexican lattice agate, a stone that has no color hues, can quickly remind you of a snow-covered pine tree, or the feathers of a swan.

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July 2023
GHOST CRABS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
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GHOST CRABS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Rare Fossil Finds Follow Florida Storms

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July 2023
Pink Sand BEACHES & BEYOND
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Pink Sand BEACHES & BEYOND

Naturally Blushing Beauty

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July 2023
POTOMAC RIVER BEACH Fossils
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POTOMAC RIVER BEACH Fossils

Finding Fossil Shark Teeth & Turritella at Purse Beach

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July 2023
Carpinteria STATE BEACH
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Carpinteria STATE BEACH

Visitors Love it Tar and All!

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July 2023
OF CAPTAINS AND KINGS: The Rich History Behind Cape May Diamonds
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OF CAPTAINS AND KINGS: The Rich History Behind Cape May Diamonds

Trip Advisor has rated America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May, New Jersey, among the top 25 beaches in the country, and for generations, it has not only charmed visitors with its hospitality and Victorian architecture but drawn beachcombers and rock hunters to the sparkle of the quartz pebbles and beloved keepsakes known as Cape May diamonds.

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July 2023
Abel Buell
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Abel Buell

Abel Buell (1742-1822) was a Connecticut Yankee from the town of Killingsworth, now Clinton

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June 2023
THE REAL STORY OF TURQUOISE-IN-SILVER JEWELRY
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THE REAL STORY OF TURQUOISE-IN-SILVER JEWELRY

First-time travelers visiting the American Southwest are often awed by the availability and sheer abundance of beautiful turquoise-in-silver jewelry

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June 2023
Playing WITH LIGHT
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Playing WITH LIGHT

Faceting to Make a Gemstone Sparkle

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June 2023
BROOCHES, Stick Pins & Hat Pins OH MY!
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BROOCHES, Stick Pins & Hat Pins OH MY!

Get to Know Costume Jewelry and the Science Behind It

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June 2023
KAL-TOH
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KAL-TOH

Kim Lembke’s design, Kal-toh, is based on the Star Trek magnetic jumble rod game of strategy played by Tuvok

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June 2023
GOLDSTONE
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GOLDSTONE

Although goldstone might not be a real stone, it’s rich in character and history

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June 2023
ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE: From Mine to Mine!
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ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE: From Mine to Mine!

Hematite is one of the most important sources of iron because of its high iron content wide distribution and abundance. Hematite derives its name from the blood-red color of its powder. It was used as a paint pigment since prehistoric times

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June 2023
PEARLS: Tears of a Mermaid
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PEARLS: Tears of a Mermaid

In the world of gems, pearls are unique. Unlike other gemstones, pearls form inside a living creature and are a true miracle of nature

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June 2023
7 Essential Stone Setting Tools
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7 Essential Stone Setting Tools

A Shopping List to Get Started

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June 2023
EXPLORING A Lapidary Renaissance
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EXPLORING A Lapidary Renaissance

Digital Shift Evolves Lapidary Arts

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June 2023
Becoming GIA Certified
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Becoming GIA Certified

The Journey and the Rewards

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June 2023
Las Choyas: GEODES 101
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Las Choyas: GEODES 101

Geodes are popular no matter what the type. It's hard to resist the mystery and challenge of what's inside these rather plain-looking round rocks.

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May 2023
Tucson's Year-Round Mineral Offerings
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Tucson's Year-Round Mineral Offerings

The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is the hub of mineral-related activities at the beginning of each year.

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May 2023
PALETTE FOR THE PAINTED DESERT
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PALETTE FOR THE PAINTED DESERT

A geologist once described the Painted Desert as a \"sedimentary circus.\"

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May 2023
STONES for Love
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STONES for Love

What to Give to those Special in Your Life

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May 2023
WRAPPED WITH wire
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WRAPPED WITH wire

Expert Advice for Getting Started

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May 2023
THE PERFECT 640
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THE PERFECT 640

As a renaissance in jewelry and lapidary work has been taking place, it's a perfect time to focus on faceting.

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May 2023
BRACHIOPODS: SEASHELLS OF THE ANCIENT SEA FLOOR
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BRACHIOPODS: SEASHELLS OF THE ANCIENT SEA FLOOR

Brachiopods are one of the most common and recognizable fossils found around the world.

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May 2023
HEMIMORPHITE
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HEMIMORPHITE

Hemimorphite can be found all around the world predominantly surrounding zinc mines.

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May 2023
DIG IT!
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DIG IT!

Collecting Beyond the Rock Shop

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May 2023
Family Travel
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Family Travel

Unearth the Unexpected at Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve

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May 2023
MINING New Jersey
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MINING New Jersey

The History of the Franklin & Sterling Hill Mines

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May 2023
FOR THE Love OF Sand! Become a Psammophile!
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FOR THE Love OF Sand! Become a Psammophile!

While rock and mineral collectors often seek the biggest crystal ever, true wonders exist at the microscopic level.

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May 2023
Pink Opal
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Pink Opal

For many years, the only deposit of pink opal was found in Peru. Then in 2011, Glenn Archer of Australian Outback Mining discovered a new find in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, just east of the coastal town of Carnarvon.

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April 2023