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Rocks in the News Wonder what current rock, lapidary, gem, and geology related stories are in the news? Learn what's up in the world of rocks, gems and rock related science fields. |
How
to Cab Creating beautiful, polished cabochons from slabbed rock is a process that (with a bit of practice) anyone can master. This guide will help you work through all of the steps required. |
Starting a
Collection Information on how to start a rock or mineral collection including tools, storage options, identifying and organizing. |
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Did You Know? Weird facts and trivia about rocks, minerals, geology, lapidary, the earth, and more, collected from some of our favorite rockhounds and rock sites. |
Anniversary Gemstone List Gemstones area better anniversary gift than appliances. Find out which stone is the right one for your next wedding anniversary. |
Rules for Collecting A collectors "Code of Ethics" to follow when collecting specimens on private or public lands. |
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Worlds
Largest Gems A listing of diamonds and colored gems famous for their size, color, cut, and their history. |
Official State Lists Complete listing of the official state gems, stones, rocks, minerals, and fossils for all 50 United States |
Fee and Free Collecting Sites Free and fee mineral and fossil collecting sites in the US, Canada and on BLM Lands. Includes links for contact and additional details |
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Common Conversions Common conversions found and used in lapidary and rock literature, gemology, geology, and in the related earth sciences. |
Diamond
Grits Guide A reference chart of common diamond grit size designations use in lapidary wheels, laps, disc, blades, and drills including particle sizes and per carat counts. |
Finding
Collection Sites Tips for researching and finding rock and mineral collection sites. Includes links to various online collecting resources. |
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History
of Lapidary Curious about the roots the lapidary arts? Who were the first to polish and facet stones? What was the earliest gem? Find the answers here. |
Fakes & Frauds This page is a list of scams, fakes, forgeries and misrepresentations that appear in the mineral collecting market. Learn what to look for and be an informed collector! |
Hardness Scales Was Moh just one of the 3 Stooges? Learn about mineral hardness, how it is used by rock collectors, and other methods. |
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Lapidary Schools Learn different lapidary techniques" from these institutions dedicated to providing instruction in the lapidary arts. |
Birthstones Did you know birthstones have changed over the centuries? What are your choices? What does your birthstone mean? How do you select a quality stone? |
Cleaning Specimens Want to make your mineral specimens shine like the ones for sale or in museums? Learn how to clean geodes, quartz and other mineral specimens. |
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Meteorites *NEW* Information on meteorites including their classifications, types, identifying possible meteorites, links, and other resources. |
Healing Gemstones Listing of the purported healing powers and abilities of various gemstones and minerals based on history, myth, and culture |
Lapidary Forums List Chat with other lapidary, mineral, rock and geology enthusiasts! A list of rock related forums, bulletin boards, discussion groups and subscribe to mailing lists. |
