Rock & Gem Magazine

Collecting AuSable River Labradorite

Admin - July 2, 2026

Red Coral: Italy’s Ruby of the Sea

carnelian agate found rock collecting from a kayak

Collecting AuSable River Labradorite

Admin - July 2, 2026

Labradorite is a variety of plagioclase feldspar that is dark gray to black in ordinary or low light, but it often has a brilliant...

Blue Seam Agate: How to Cut, Cab and Polish It

June 25, 2026

Beautiful colorful fireworks display showing on the sea beach with multi color of reflection on water.

How Do Fireworks Get Their Colors?

June 25, 2026

Yooperlites: What & Where to Find Them

Admin - June 10, 2026

Yooperlites are fluorescent sodalite-bearing rocks found along the shores of the Great Lakes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and along Lake Superior. Collecting fluorescent rocks has...

8 Rocks Found on Lake Michigan Beaches

Admin - June 10, 2026

Lake Michigan beaches are home to the nation’s longest freshwater coastline (3,288 linear miles). Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes...

9 Types of Inclusions in Quartz

June 2, 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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