Showing posts with label Rock & Gem. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rock & Gem. Show all posts
Monday, October 17, 2022

Tips For Collecting Fine Minerals

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Good advice. Many thanks to Rock & Gem. Useful link: https://www.rockngem.com/10-tips-for-collecting-fine-minerals
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Pyrite

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I love pyrite crystals. Once you start collecting pyrite crystals, there is no end in sight.  Useful link: https://www.rockngem.com/the-gold...
Friday, November 20, 2020

Fingerprinting Turquoise

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Provenance = visual observation + analytical tests. Many thanks to Steve Voynick for the detailed report on various turquoise deposits. Usef...
Monday, November 02, 2020

Rock Tumbling For Autism

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I haven't met a child who is not fascinated with rocks at some stage of their life. There is no experience equal to seeing the excitemen...
Friday, October 02, 2020

Arsenopyrite

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Arsenopyrite is the most common of the arsenic minerals and it is a major ore of arsenic. Whether a mineral with a known toxic component or ...
Wednesday, September 09, 2020

British And Exotic Mineralogy

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This project captivated my attention because of the beautiful fusion of mineralogical science and art, the unique connection between 19th an...
Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Amazonite

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For gemologists and mineral collectors. Insightful post by Rock & Gem. Must read. Useful link: https://www.rockngem.com/amazing-am...
Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Metamorphic Index Minerals

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Bob Jones was spot on. The information on kyanite, sillimanite, and andalusite was insightful. Useful link: https://www.rockngem.com/m...
Monday, July 06, 2020

Vanadinite

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Vanadinite, because of its colors and interesting crystals, is a favorite among mineral collectors. Take a look. Useful link: https://...