 | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | CHIASTOLITE A MASSACHUSETTS CLASSIC By J A M E S J . T A P A R O W S K Y 27 Circuit Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts...01603 Leaving the center of South Lancaster, Massachusetts, and traveling slowly up George Hill Road leaving...Illustration I: A transverse section of a typical Massachusetts chiastolite displayĀ ing a very nice cross formed...Kern, and Mariposa counties, California, but the Sterling, Lancaster area of MassaĀ chusetts has especially...variety. A past president of the Worcester Mineral Club, Worcester, Massachusetts, Jim Taparowsky has been active |  | | Journal (issue) | | been ful jewelry, carvings and meerschaum #450 Topaz - Strong Lt. Medium Blue from doing, though , was...5 carats talking about the same machine. Just sterling silver and set with faceted WAS ................point in sure to protect your eyes with safety sterling silver but I didn't have any improved engraving...bumped and cracked, it can fly to har~er than sterling silver, but is close reduces resharpening time...Jasper .... $25 .25 MINIMUM ORDER S18 postpaid in USA Subscribe to our CATALOG of cabochons. beads. slabs |  | | Book (edition) | | 6. Orthoclase 1. Talc 2. Gypsum 7. Quartz Topaz Corundum 10. Diamond 3. Colcite 8. 4. Fluorite.../^^ RUTILE SAPPHIRE 1^ TOURMALINE CRYSTALS TOPAZ CRYSTALS 4 GEM hunter's GUIDE (Cross-seaion at...weakness in the molecular structure of the mineral. Topaz, for instance, cleaves readily along the short direction...cation (moss-like), will be frequently misled All topaz crystal And is such a chameleon color, or jasper)...to his rough field for instance, that massive topaz quartz, although in the will come to tests. |  | | Journal (issue) | | beryl. garnet, opal. CZ, tourmaline. feldspar , topaz. iolite, spinet. and quartz. Water is the only flu...carved agate , carved calcite onyx. jasper and sterling silver beads. Striking combination of amethyst......... $350 WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG DEEP BLUE TOPAZ (Faceted) BLUE SPINEL (Faceted) 5x7mm Oval . ....SSS 9x17mm Marq ..ā¢...S95 LIGHT TO MEDIUM BLUE TOPAZ (Faceted) 6mm Round ....ā¢ā¢ . . $20 8mm Round ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢...RHODOLITE GARNET AQUAMARINEā¢ RUBY ZIRCON ā¢ IMPERIAL TOPAZ AMETHYST PLUS MANY MORE Emphasis on quality and |  | | Report (volume) | | octahedron. Ready cleavage, however, can be a handicap; topaz and kunzite, for example, are difficult to cut into...Apatite . 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Orthoclase Quartz Topaz Corundum Diamond The numbers preceding each mineral...to lapis lazuli and other blue stones; the term "topaz," to all yellow stones; and 206 CONTRIBUTIONS...some of the tints rarely found in nature. Yellow topaz from Brazil can be heated carefully and cooled to...permanent pink, resembling the rare, natural pink topaz. In a similar manner a colored zircon may be heat-treated |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | consisting of Dr. Carl Francis, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Dr. Marian Lupulescu, New York State Museum;...JoHNBaumitE, SvaBitE, aNd tuRNEauREitE FRom FRaNkliN aNd StERliNG Hill, NEw JERSEy. L. G. Crimmins and J. Rakovan...patterson ave., oxford, oH 45056. The Franklin and Sterling Hill ore deposits are unusual in their wide variety...turneaureite [Ca5(AsO4)3Cl] from Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey. The rough chemical composition...FRom pEGmatitES iN tHE wauSau ComplEx, maRatHoN CouNty, wiSCoNSiN. A. U. Falster1, T. W. Buchholz2, and |  | | Journal (issue) | | San Mateo Previouslv mentioned were the annual County. Federation Ā· convention!> and shows; Third Row...the four end blocks. By J . McLeod Little Kerr County Gem and M ineral Club . 132 rus Elegance with...in a pegmatite in the Pala District, San Diego County , California. Such pockets are important sources...spectacular crystals of gem minerals. such as tourmaline. topaz. and kunzite. Fortunately . pegmatite gem pockets...fortunate in that a number of pegmatites in San Diego County are now being \.vorked and producing fine crystal |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | starting to collect in Colorado. Traveling from Massachusetts to Colorado is a trip in itself but don't be...there is plenty to investigate. The so-called Sterling barite locality is world famous and we were fortunate...locality is north of Route 14 in Stoneham, Weld County, on the farm of Frank Nicklas from whom permission...where Dr. Warren Johansson of the University of Massachusetts found the largest zircon crystals in the Pikes...outstanding collection of Colorado minerals in the County Museum. Locations as given on the labels provide |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | nual Show "1990 Festival of Gems" sponsored Lane County Fairgrounds, 13th and Monroe. Show, 2643 N . Charles...Michigan. 16th Annual Mineral Society. Kalamazoo County FairĀ Lapidary Wholesalers (G&LW), Inc., Gem Gem...Connecticut (Tentative) Topsfield (Boston area), Massachusetts Ventura, California AFMS/California Federations...adult) F R E E Show theme: "The Minerals of Passaic County" ā¢ Lectures on all areas of earth sciences ā¢ Nationally...posium on "Character and Origin of the FrankĀ lin-Sterling Hill Orebodies" sponsored by LeĀ high University |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | Mineral Spectacular sponsored by the Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. Held in conjunction...Society. North County Recreation Complex, Veteran Memorial Park, 2577 Redman Road, St. Louis County. Information:...Grande, 25 Mohawk Forest Boulevard, North Adams, Massachusetts 01247. September 18-20āDenver, Colorado. 20th...Fossil, and Craft Show sponĀ sored by the Licking County Rock and MinĀ eral Society. Y W C A Building, 6th...Gem and Mineral Society. 4 - H Building, Mower County Fairgrounds. Chairman: Maynard Green, B o x 265 |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | sponsored by the Rock & Arrowhead Club. Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th. Information: Bob Williams...Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society. Wayne County FairĀ grounds, North Salisbury Rd. Information:...sponsored by the Rock and Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 140 TrenĀ ton...'90. Eugene Convention Center Exhibit Hall, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th St. InĀ formation: Gem...the Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society. CalaĀ veras County Fair Grounds. Information: Jerry Bradford, 2068 |  | | Book | | in. ) high from Tourmaline Queen Mine, San Diego County, Pala, California. Back Cover: Azurite and Malachite...tourmaline, aquamarine, emerald, morganite, heliodor, topaz, kunzite, spodumenc and citrine. Page 5: Left: Quartz...l % in.) across. Right: Faceted gems, including topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, morgan ite, chrysoberyl,...)z(F,OH), 149 Norberg1te Mg3(51O ā¢} (F, OH)1 150 Topaz Al 2S1O,(F,OH\ 151-157 SILICATES: SOROSILICATES... ~ 29 Native Gold Sheet on Quartz El Dorado County; California 30 5 cm (2 In.) high Native Gold |  | | Journal (issue) | | 50 12 assorted WESTERN BUCKLE MOUNTS, 181113mm STERLING SILVER or GOLD-FILLED your choice of 38mm Round...$30.00 Each , ā¢. $2.35 12 for .. , $26.00 4mm STERLING SILVER or GOLD- FILLED 4mm 14KT GOLD BEADS. (See...catalog for TIFFANY Pendant or Earring Settings. sterling & Gold-filled , also other sizes) SNAP-TITE. Each...of San Mateo County will hold its 32nd annual show March 27 and 28 at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds...J-C); or all three. ln most cases merely 22 gauge sterling silver - Eyes lengthening the clasp will be sufMeoium |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | N.Y. 11790 July 16, 17, 18, 1976 Topsfield, Massachusetts. Annual Show of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical...Club of Massachusetts, Inc. Masconomet Regional Center, Lndicott Road, Topsfield, Massachusetts. Show Chairman:...Ld Flashenburg, 28 Bennett Avenue, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 July 17, 1976-Cape Elizabeth, Maine. 14th...Gem and MinĀ eral Show sponsored by the Jefferson County Rock and Mineral Club. Fair Grounds, Watertown...of Mineralogical and Geological Societies. West County Imposition Center, 9785 St. Charles Rock Road. |  | | Journal (issue) | | manager Articles The Boltsbum mine, Weardale, County Duiham, England .................................... 31 by P. Bariand Arsenate minerals of the Sterling Hill mine: an overview .........................4/5 inch tall, in polished yellow bronze with a sterling silver reflector ($37.00). The second is a miniature...candleholder 2 inches long, nicely detailed, in sterling silver ($32.00). (Include $1.50 additional per...1144 W .M IRACLE MILE TUCSON. ARIZONA 8 5 7 0 5 . USA 6 0 2 8 8 8 -6 0 1 5 < rDistinctivtJrDisplays Number |  | | Book | | be minerals. Microcline, Crystal Peak, Colorado, USA * 12 x 9x 5 cm. Biominerals Crystals formed by biological...magma when the volcano erupted. Others, such as topaz crystals, can grow directly from hot gases, which...zeolites. Calcite (septarian nodule), San Juan County, Utah, USA Ā» 18 x 24 x 8 om 14 MINERALS: PRODUCTS...colors of the rainbow before it ABOVE: Imperial topaz, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil * 3.3 x 2.7 x...for cutting other minerals. Calcite, Oklahoma, USA * 10 x 11 x 8 cm Talc, Mpumalanga, South Africa |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | 13th and Monroe. Information: N. Nelson, 610 Sterling Dr., Eugene Oregon 97404. May 6, 7āTroy, Ohio...the Earth Science Club of Missouri. Creve Coeur County Park, Greensfelder Pavilion, Dorsett Rd. and Marine...Annual Gem and Mineral Fair sponsored by the Bergen County Mineralogy and Paleontology Society. Sears Roebuck...Mountings & Findings ā¢ Jewelry ā¢ TurĀ quoise ā¢ Sterling Silver & Kt. Gold Chains ā¢ Opal ā¢ Onyx ā¢ Amber...30th Annual Mineral Swap sponsored by the Fulton County Mineral Club. Fulton-Montgomery Community College |  | | Journal (issue) | | Fluorite, Apatite, Microcline, Quartz Crystal, Topaz, Corundum, Bauxite, Copper, Bornite, Chalcopyrite... | THE The A Earth Science Revere, Massachusetts EARTH Digest magazine devoted to the advancement...April 12, 1948 at the post office at Boston, Massachusetts under the Act of March 3, 1879 S. Albert Eisenberg...Mineral Club, the Boston Mineral Club, The Oxford County (Me.) Mineral and Gem Association, the Queens (N...plaster and burlap plant near Sewell in Gloucester County, only about 10 miles from Philadelphia. One day | | | Book | | be minerals. Microcline, Crystal Peak, Colorado, USA * 12 x 9x 5 om MINERALS: PRODUCTS OF A CHANGING...crystals also need long periods under suitable topaz crystals, can grow directly from hot gases, which...zeolites. Calcite (septarian nodule), San Juan County, Utah, USA * 18 x 24x Bem 14 | MINERALS: PRODUCTS...colors of the rainbow before it ABOVE: Imperial topaz, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil Ā° 3.3 x 2.7 x...CHANGING PLANET Hardness 5 Hardness 8 Fluorapatite Topaz Hardness 6 Hardness 9 Microcline Corundum encke |  | | Journal (issue) | | are 5 for $1 .00. SILVER HISHI - One ounce of sterling silver hlshl of good quallty Is $12.00 per oz................................... $1.00 per lb. Topaz, Brlizll, genuine, clear .........................- ALL ORDIRI IIUIT INCLUDI A 12.00 1M If In the USA - all others Including Canada must Include lull amount...Rose Zircon Mar. Aquamarine July Ruby Nov. Golden Topaz Apr. Wh. Splnel Aug. Peridot Dec. Blue Zircon Size...Show 11:00 a.m.-"Turquolse and Silver" by Ben Worcester 12:00 noon-Swap Area Opens (until 6 p.m.) 1:00 |  | | Journal (issue) | | of the Goshen Central School District in Orange County, New York, received a display quality collection...sandwiches from the Badu Hill pegmatite, Llano County, Texas. Frank noted that these specimens had increased...hands-on experience with visits to the superb Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Odgensburg, New Jersey,...Ossining Union Free School District in Westchester County. Science teacher Richard Sicignano was the force...sectJon. B.1du pyrite-fluorite breccia HIii, Uano County, TX. zone which fall apart, these minerals are |  | | Journal (issue) | | Fossllllerous Limestone Alunlte Zircon - xi portion Topaz - xi oxide or any of the other soft oxide polishLeal...gauge sterling silver sheet for the designs shown in Figs. 1 and/or 2. 20 or 22 gauge sterling silver...for the slide bar. 24 gauge sterling silver for the backing. 14 gauge sterling silver tubing for connecting...background. 10 gauge sterling silver half-round wire for prongs. 10 gauge sterling silver round wire for...top piece design (Fig. 2 only) Instead of using sterling silver, you might prefer one of the substitute |  | | Journal (issue) | | . IT PAYS 1\USTRM.IAN------ - - - - - - a s,Topaz, ā¢ We'll app Ires take you to our the gemfields...cards) $12.00 each bag or 2/$20.00 PREPAID to any USA llddr. . (Wā¢hlngton rā¢ldents add S.8% tu) PIXIES...near the resort town of Hot Springs, in Garland County. The existence of the quartz was known by the Indians...Montgomery County, west of Hot Srings, but, by 1890, emphasis had shifted east, into Garland County. Until...the location, now closed, near Bakersfield in Kem County). Fossilized shark's teeth and bones can be found |  | | Journal (issue) | | an idea once SPECIAL FREE OFFER FACETED BLUE TOPAZ Beautiful medium sky-blue at unbelievable prices...semiprecious gemstone beads 14KI, gold-filled, and sterling silver beads: cords, wire, clasps, and all supplies...thimbles are 24 and 26 gauge sterling silver sheet and a few inches of sterling wire (half-round, gallery...Minerals panied by an adult. shown by the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History (this will be the first...desired size from Fig. 1 and scribe it on 26 gauge sterling sheet. Cut out the piece, then anneal it. Prior |  | | Journal (issue) | | dopping waxes and stoves by Gerald I. Hemrich '1 Topaz, November's birthstone, comes in a wide range of...Grand Canyon" by Clint E. Lincoln FEATURES 14 TOPAZ- NOVEMBER'S BIRTHSTONE A beautiful material with...work. It is easier to sand, polish and shape than sterling silver, nickel silver or gold. However, copper...approaching for the 5th annual show of the Tri-County Rocks and Minerals Society. The event, scheduled...sphere making, Show in Grass Valley The Nevada County Gem and Mineral filigree, scrimshaw, casting and |
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