Tag: 1118
Rock Science: Wulfenite, Molybdenite & Molybdenum
By Steve Voynick
Of the 42 minerals that contain molybdenum as an essential element, most collectors are familiar only with wulfenite and molybdenite. Wulfenite (lead...
Rock & Gem Kids: Manganoan Calcite
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Calcite comes in a remarkable variety of shapes and colors. One beautiful variety that is highly sought by collectors is manganoan calcite....
Rock & Gem Kids: Idaho’s State Rockhound Symbols
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Idaho’s nickname is “The Gem State” for its abundance of mineral wealth and scenic beauty, and in 1967 it designated a truly...
Dinosaur Ichnology: The Study of Tracks Comes of Age
Story and Photos by Steve Voynick
As late as the 1970s, most paleontologists agreed that dinosaur tracks, while certainly interesting, had only minimal scientific value....
Specimen Spotlight: Apophyllite
By Antoinette Rahn
As is often the case within the mineralogical universe, there is a lot of meaning related to names and naming conventions. It...
Zuul Crurivastator Calls Ontario Home
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is preparing to unveil the newest addition to its collection of fossils: the recently named ankylosaur, Zuul crurivastator.
The 75 million-year-old dinosaur specimen,...
Issue Highlights: November 2018
The latest issue of Rock & Gem is off to the printer. The November issue serves as a fine example of the sheer breadth...
