Tag: Parting Shot
Parting Shot: Phosphophyllite
This beautiful specimen of a phosphophyllite group with gemmy portions has lustrous faces and a green hue. The phosphophyllite, which is a rare zinc-iron...
Parting Shot: Turritella agate
The large gastropod (snail) fossils preserved in this type of stone create a dynamic appearance, with the white and tan coloring of the coiled...
Parting Shot: Arsenopyrite
This large cabinet specimen of arsenopyrite was discovered in the polymetallic deposits of Panasquiera Mine, Castelo Branco District, Portugal. The striking iridescence to the...
Parting Shot: Aurichalcite
A natural brass ore, this mineral commonly appears in a distinct shade of light blue, blue-green, or sky-blue. It also often appears as needle-like...
The ‘Parting Shot’ of 2019 Is…
The votes are in and the Parting Shot specimen photo to receive the most votes was the Kambaby Ocean Jasper “Sky Blooms” cut and...
Vote Today: Parting Shot of 2019
By Antoinette Rahn
After a wildly successful ‘Vote for the Parting Shot’ contest in 2018, we simply have to keep this excitement going. Each of...
Parting Shot: Erythrite
The presence of cobalt in erythrite is what brings forth the brilliant reddish-purple color so often visible in this mineral.
In this specific specimen, the...
Parting Shot: Zunyite
There are so many intriguing aspects of this specimen of zunyite. First, the location it was discovered is the Electric Meatball boulder, in the...
Parting Shot: Lincoln Agate
"The small village of Lincoln, Oregon, is where this specimen of Lincoln Agate was found. It was originally acquired in 1965, but not by...
Parting Shot: “Unforgettable”
Editor's Note: Every issue of Rock & Gem concludes the same way, with the Parting Shot. Page 82 boasts a beautiful rock, gem, mineral,...
