Tag: museum
New Types of Dinosaurs Discovered
New types of dinosaurs are being discovered faster than ever before. Most are in the southern continents of Africa and South America and they...
Exploring Ohio’s Flint Ridge
Flint from Flint Ridge, Ohio, is prized by flintknappers, lapidaries, jewelry makers, and mineral collectors. Along with a fascinating history and geology, it’s no...
Wulfenite-Mimetite: A Breathtaking Combo
Wulfenite-mimetite specimens from Mexico’s San Francisco mine in Sonora are among the most beautiful in the world.
It's my favorite and I admit to being...
On the Rocks: Ways to Grow the Hobby
By Bob Jones
Every mineral collector has a story about their introduction to collecting. Once they started collecting, they often followed a predictable pattern. Beginning...
Gem Artists of North America — Celebrating 25 Years
By Helen Serras-Herman
A quarter century has passed since the birth of the Gem Artists of North America (GANA), an organization comprising lovers of the...
GEOTOURISM: A Different View of Heritage
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series about examples of geotourism, specifically in Europe. To enjoy the first part, follow this...
GEOTOURISM: A Unique and Intriguing Approach to Exploring Our World
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about examples of geotourism. To enjoy the second part, follow this link>>>
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Undoubtedly,...
Epidote: A Beautiful Product of Metamorphism
By Bob Jones
I’ve been involved with mineral collecting for over 80 years, I’ve traveled the world and visited countless museums. I’ve seen all sorts...
Examining Georgius Agricola’s De Re Metallica (Part II)
Editor’s Note: To enjoy the first part of this fascinating study of this transformative reference, follow this link>>>
By Steve Voynick
Early Awareness of Miner Health...
Examining Georgius Agricola’s De Re Metallica (Part I)
By Steve Voynick
Editor’s Note: To enjoy the second part of this fascinating study of this transformative reference, follow this link>>>
The bibliographies of the modern...
