The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society is holding it's 44th annual show March 4-5, 2006, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, California (10 West Harbor...
From what I've been able to figure out, Opalite is microcrystalline quartz (crystals so minute they can't even be seen through a microscope). It looks...
Hi All! When I referred to "opalite" in my little note about the Green Ash Hills trip, I was using a term I learned about 30 years ago, to identify a type of...
We still have room for anyone who wants to display at our show this April. The display application is on our club website www.geocities.com/av_gem. Our gem...
We still have room for anyone who wants to display at our show this April. The display application is on our club website www.geocities.com/av_gem. Our gem...
A free tail gate will be held on May 27th and May 28th at the Stagecoach Inn,In Aguanga ca This will be our 3rd tailgate. And like the first two it should be...
People refer from time-to-time about Mojave Blue Agate. I have never seen it at any rock show or online. Discussions about it appear particularly secretive....
I appreciate the response. Brecciaed jasp-agate appears reasonable, although it I would call jasp-agate a rock with no clear boundaries between inclusion of...
Don, I have uploaded a picture of a small piece of what we call Mojave Blue that my husband cut and polished. Most of the pieces we've picked up are smaller -...
Most of the Chapinite that I have Acquired is in nodular or globular masses, typical for true chapinite from Siam Siding and Fort Irwin. Not trying to get...
I have never seen it in person, but I have seen it a few times on ebay. It is a seam agate, no moss. Very little or no banding. It is just about the most...
Most likely the term has not been identified on Mindat because it is already on Mindat: Quartz, SiO2 with varying amounts of H2O. Stan [Non-text portions of...
Sbogosian@...
Mar 4, 2006 12:26 am
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To find out what "mojave blue" is just do a "google search". It is the first item listed as Gemstones-Chalcedony. It is a specific gem claim that used to be...
Hi- I added a photo album on the website of some nice finds on our Wiley Well trip in November. There is a picture of my "prize" agatized pine bark....
Yes, and the same definition would appear to apply to agate, chalcedony, jasper, opal, quartz, amethyst, geodes, petrified wood, chert, flint, citrine, etc. I...
So what would you call a baby blue, mossy, seam agate found in the Mojave region? Mojave Blue Agate? Something else? It doesn't have chalcedony banding. If...
This is a great tail gate. The San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society will leave the shop at 2225 River Blvd ,Bakersfield California around 6:30 - 7 ish Sunday...
Hello I doubt you would receive an accurate answer / my own buyer beware opinion... Although, once you ask VERY diligent, direct and specific questions of e...
Rocknlight@...
Mar 4, 2006 5:58 pm
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http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_3567894 Azusa uncovers ancient village By Marianne Love Staff Writer AZUSA - The recently unearthed Native-American...
I have been reading your discussions on the definitions of Chapinite, Mohave blue, etc. with interest. Your frustration with definitions is understandable...
Walter Margerum
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Mar 4, 2006 11:16 pm
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Just a little further note on this from Yahoo News... the dating they give to the village is 6000 years, or approximately 4000 BC. The Whitter News article...
Shep a member of our Sister Club Siera Pelona will meet people at 11:00 A.M. in front of Jewelry Creations 2225 River Blvd, Bakersfield to lead folks for...
Does anyone have field trips planned during the Stoddard Wells Tailgate? It would be great to know in advance when and where the field trips will be held. ...
This is a reminder that today is the last day of the Ventura club's show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10am to 4pm. There are some excellant deals being...
I'm looking for a partner to do consignment sales of a collection of thirty flats of quality mineral specimens. Most of the specimens are small cabinet size,...
I am not at all surprised that Thomas Hess is in need of support once again for one of his actions. Thomas is a man who doesn't bother to think before he...
