Michael’s Nevada Unique Chrysocolla Mine
This Chrysocolla in Quartz is much different than
material from the Arizona mines , due to the Limonite inclusions.
Also, so far Michael has not found any Cuprite or Hematite. One of the thin
lower layers of the vein is a very strange blend of all of the occurring
minerals, and it yields beautifully unusual slabettes. Here’s a pic of
one of the batches of these slabettes which he recently sold:
People tend to use the word "Chrysocolla" as a... Read Full Story
Michael’s Nevada Unique Chrysocolla Mine
This Chrysocolla in Quartz is much different than
material from the Arizona mines , due to the Limonite inclusions.
Also, so far Michael has not found any Cuprite or Hematite. One of the thin
lower layers of the vein is a very strange blend of all of the occurring
minerals, and it yields beautifully unusual slabettes. Here’s a pic of
one of the batches of these slabettes which he recently sold:
People tend to use the word "Chrysocolla" as a... Read Full Story
Michael's Nevada Unique Chrysocolla Mine This Chrysocolla in Quartz is much different than material from the Arizona mines , due to the Limonite inclusions. Also, so far Michael has not found any Cuprite or Hematite. One of the thin lower layers of the vein is a very strange blend of all of the occurring minerals, and it yields beautifully unusual slabettes. Here's a pic of one of the batches of these slabettes which he recently sold: People tend to use the word "Chrysocolla" as a very... Read Full Story
Link to Gemstone Rock Tumbling I have not been interested in rock tumbling. then recently after taking a closer look, starting to think that there may well be a place for it within my gemstone store . I am still not really interested in tumbling a piece of rough rock though. I just don't see the attraction. Although, the look of a tumbled preform cab certainly does have it's place for those designers who enjoy wire wrapping. The smoothed edges and rounded look of a preform gemstone are great... Read Full Story
Michael's Nevada Unique Chrysocolla Mine This Chrysocolla in Quartz is much different than
material from the Arizona mines , due to the Limonite inclusions.
Also, so far Michael has not found any Cuprite or Hematite. One of the thin
lower layers of the vein is a very strange blend of all of the occurring
minerals, and it yields beautifully unusual slabettes. Here's a pic of
one of the batches of these slabettes which he recently sold:
People tend to use the word "Chrysocolla" as a very... Read Full Story
This entry is my favorite, at this point. Please take time to read all of it, which consists of definitions about a particular kind of rock.
I love rocks; why shouldn't I? I've been told my head is full of 'em. I'd rather be a rock head than a block head. We've all enjoyed rock 'n roll but who has ever heard of block 'n roll.
Rocks, to me, are like people. A rock that's just lying around on the ground looking lazy may just be gray and not appealing, once cracked open can be... Read Full Story
For two weeks every winter, the world meets in Tucson as it becomes a bustling, international marketplace of buyers and sellers at the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase.
The “Gem Show” is much more than a single event at one location. Rather, there are thousands of participants and attendees at nearly 50 sites around town. Dozens of shows take place at the same time - in giant white tents, at hotels and resorts and at exhibit halls.
There’s something for everyone at the many open-to... Read Full Story
Link to Gemstone Rock Tumbling I have not been interested in rock tumbling. then recently after taking a closer look, starting to think that there may well be a place for it within my gemstone store . I am still not really interested in tumbling a piece of rough rock though. I just don't see the attraction. Although, the look of a tumbled preform cab certainly does have it's place for those designers who enjoy wire wrapping. The smoothed edges and rounded look of a preform gemstone are great... Read Full Story
Rock and Mineral Test Kit, Includes black and white ceramic streak plates, glass plate, nail, penny, magnet, dropping bottle, magnifying lens, Mohs Hardness Scale chart Read Full Story
Often mistaken for gold, the mineral Iron Pyrite is crystalline in structure and has a pale yellow hue, it is also very heavy which is probably why it was often mistaken for gold. It is a favourite amongst rock collectors due to the amazing structure of its crystals and is commonly found throughout the world. My wife and I bought this specimen whilst on holiday in Lanzarote and we are still amazed by the sheer beauty of it's crystals. It gets its name from the Greek word pyro which means... Read Full Story
