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April 2009 Vol.39 Num.4 Table of Contents (pdf) Search Back Issues

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Features

What's In a Mineral Name?
The mythology behind the monikers
by Bob Jones

Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum
Meet the host of the Travel Channel's popular show
by Bill Reynolds

Urban Stalactites
Calcium carbonate formations are all around you!
by Lori Carter

Guatemalan Jade
Quality stone to buy or collect
by Lauritz A. Jensen

Lapidary 101: Cabochons
Learning takes hands-on experience
by William A. Kappele

Rock & Gem Kids
Zircon, a guest essay, and a mineral egg hunt

Mining Stocks
Are they a good investment?
by Steve Voynick

Minerals and the Native Elements
Part II: The stories behind the discoveries
by Bob Jones

Field Trips

Montana's Jurassic Fossils
Collecting opportunities east of Bridger
by Kenneth H. Rohn

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