I have acquired numerous native mineral pieces over the years. I especially enjoy the Copper dendrites from Michigan that have a leaf-like formation - very...

In a previous article, we looked at elements, the building blocks of minerals: A mineral is made up of one or more elements. There are...

In the article “What Are Minerals,” we looked at five properties that classify an element or compounds of elements as a mineral. To sum it...

What is it that draws people to gem and mineral collecting? I’m convinced every kid has had a rock collection. Purely aesthetics – it sparkles,...

A “Show” features a unique presentation at a set location. A “Showcase”, however, features numerous shows throughout a city occurring during a similar timeframe. And...