Tag: gemstones
The Many Facets of Nadine Marshall
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Twelve-year-old Nadine Marshall is a young lady with many facets.
Not only is she a lapidary artist extraordinaire, but she also enjoys playing...
Sharpening Your Best Tool: Your Brain
By Antoinette Rahn
It’s possible Dr. Seuss summed it up best when he penned the memorable phrase, “The more that you read, the more things...
Gemstones of the Bible: Anthrax, Sappheiros, Iaspis
Editor's Note: This is one aspect of the article "Gemstones of the Breastplate," Enjoy the introduction >>>. Plus, search our site for additional "Gemstones of the...
What Gemstones are in the Bible?
What gemstones are in the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels,” most often as metaphors for such attributes...
Eye on Epidote
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Calcium aluminum iron sorosilicate Ca2Al2(Fe3+, Al)Si3O12(OH)
Epidote is one terrific silicate mineral for display. It produces well-formed prismatic crystals that are long, slender, striated...
Issue Highlights: February 2019
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the February 2019 issue...
In awe of inspiring interaction
In the course of helping put together the September issue of Rock & Gem magazine, my first as a member of the editorial team,...
