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This page will showcase articles related to Earth science categories and HGMS club sections such as geology, minerals, paleontology, gemstones & faceting, lapidary & silversmithing, beading, field trips, youth activities, etc. To search for articles on a particular category such as minerals or paleo, click on the appropriate link under “Categories” in the right-hand column of the page.

Will Heierman

Featured Articles, Minerals

Featured Member: Will Heiermanby Sigrid Stewart with Will Heierman Will Heierman, an HGMS member and noted collector of gold and corundum specimens, gave a truly stellar presentation at HGMS’ General…

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Opals

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Opals (From the November 2020 Issue) Beautiful precious opals are featured in an article in the November 2020 issue of the BBG: How Opal Produces the “Play of Colors”. See…

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Jasper Miocene Wood

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Determining the Source of Petrified Wood Jasper-Sam Rayburn Reservoir Collecting Areas (From the September 2020 Issue) Scott’s paper “Petrified Wood in the Miocene Fleming Formation, Jasper County, Texas ” was…

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Prehnite

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All About Prehnite (From the July 2020 Issue) Steve Blyskal discusses what it was like to put together an exhibit on his love of Prehnite for the 2020 Tucson Gem…

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