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How Stalactites and Stalagmites Form

Admin - May 27, 2026

Limestone stalactites and stalagmites fill the caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico.

Caves of the America’s National Parks

Devils Tower: Geology and Legends

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Kokoweef Cave Onyx: What to Cut

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Caves of the America’s National Parks

Admin - May 27, 2026

Caves of the national parks are some of the world’s biggest and most interesting caves. Within its 189 national parks and monuments, the National...

How Stalactites and Stalagmites Form

May 27, 2026

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Mount St. Helens: America’s Volcano

May 14, 2026

Alaska Ring of Fire Volcanoes & Quakes

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Gemstones in the Bible

Admin - March 26, 2026

What are the gemstones in the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels," as metaphors for value, wealth, beauty,...

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Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top 10

Admin - March 16, 2026

Orange rocks and gemstones are always popular. They took center stage as the 2024 Color of the Year by the Pantone® Color Institute with...

Is ice a mineral. Yes. It is in full display in this Icelandic glacier lagoon bay frozen with ice.

Birthstones by Month: What is Yours?

February 5, 2026

7-10—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO:

Annual show; Jay Penn; 1/2 mile south of US 285 Rt. 9, Platte Dr., near Fairplay Beach; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, slabs, rough, jewelry, beads, cabochons, fossils, equipment; contact Jay Penn, 2324 Alvarado NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay

8-10—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:

Annual show; Damian w/ Bellpoint Promotions; Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 State Route 20; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, children under 16 free; gem, mineral, jewelry, fossil, bead and metaphysical dealers selling their spectacular finds from all over the globe; contact Damian Belgali, (770) 386-1608; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

8-10—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:

Annual show; Mineral Area Gem Mineral Society; Missouri Mines Historic Site, 4000 State Hwy 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; Missouri Mines Historic Site and Museum will be open and free to the public for this event, free parking, demonstrations, silent auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, 411 Allen Street, Farmington, MO 63640, (573) 760-0488; Email: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249800061698210/

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