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Features

Candala Mine Chrysoprase
Seeing green in Southern Queensland, Australia
by Paul B. Downing, Ph.D.

Tsumeb, Namibia
Multiple oxide zones make this deposit unique
by Bob Jones

Mining "the Big One"
This benitoite gem is the world’s third largest
by Dave Schreiner

Rock & Gem Kids
A mineral match, a winning essay, and a quiz
by Steve Decker

The Ruby Wannabe
It's not corundum, but it's still a beautiful gem
by Bob Jones

Specimens with a Heart
This collector specializes in cordiform rocks
by Fran Peters

Field Trips

Collectible Benitoite Is Back!
The California State Gem Mine opens to collectors
by Mary and Harry White

Collecting at Lake Mackenzie
Northwest Texas selenite, petrified wood, and agate
by Kenneth H. Rohn

Under the Bergen Arches
Pyrite and calcite in urban New Jersey
by Robert Beard

Projects

Make a Five-Gem Pendant
Argentium sterling silver eliminates steps
by Diane Prokop

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