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Gem & Mining News
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by John Bailey



Gem Identification Article:
Learn to tell garnet from ruby using only your naked eye.


Gem and Jewelry Buyer's Guide:
Learn how to buy quality gems and jewelry.


Kaleidoscope Schiller: 
Photostudy of a unique presentation in Oregon Sunstone.



Portland High-Grade Show, 2008: 
The First Annual Portland Faceters' High-Grade Show.


Tucson Adventures, 2007:
Our report on the 2007 Tucson Gem Show.


Sunstone Discovered in Mexico!
Our EXCLUSIVE report on the newly-discovered copper-bearing Sunstone mine in Sinaloa.


Mining Adventures, 2006:
Our ongoing report on fee digging for the Summer mining season, 2006.


Tucson Adventures, 2006:
Our report on the 2006 Tucson Gem Show.


Tucson Adventures, 2005:
Our report on the 2005 Tucson Gem Show.


Mining Adventures, 2004:
Our report on fee digging and rock hounding for the Summer mining season, 2004.


Tucson Adventures, 2004:
Our report on the 2004 Tucson Gem Show.


Mining Adventures, 2003:
Our report on fee digging at two of the Gem mines in Oregon for the Summer mining season, 2003.


Mining Adventures, 2002:
Our report on fee digging at two of the Gem mines in Oregon for the Summer mining season, 2002.



Doorknob Case Article:
Step-by-step instructions for building a large collector stone storage and diaplay case for under $10.00.


 

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