Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals

Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals (Fallbrook, CA)

Something for everyone at the Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals Oct. 9 from 9 am-4pm.
Museum & Gift Shop open Thu/Fri/Sat, 11:00 am — 3:00 pm
FREE PARKING / FREE ADMISSION Grand Re-Opening of Fluorescent Mineral Display
Mineral Panning – Geode Cracking Gemstone Identification
Wheel of Fortune
Silent Auctions – Fabulous Raffle!
Explore Earth Science Displays
Jewelry, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Vendors
Kiwanis Booth – Great Food!
FUN!–FUN!–FUN!–FUN!
123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook California
760-728-1130
fgms@sbcglobal.net

More information from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/events-v2/events/Fall-Festival-of-Gems-Minerals-and-Fossils_ET805.html


“The Joy of Rockhounding” – Award Winning Essay Re-Printed by Popular Demand

"The Joy of Rockhounding" - Award Winning Article Re-Printed by Popular Demand

"The Joy of Rockhounding" - Award Winning Article Re-Printed by Popular Demand
“The Joy of Rockhounding” – Award Winning Article Re-Printed by Popular Demand

The Joy of Rockhounding

I read an article in the New York Times, and have seen this story played out in commercials for modern day sitcoms. We are becoming so dependent on our phones, or on our laptops, and the social media sites that they contain, that we can not watch a television program with another person in the room without engaging an electronic device. The experience of watching TV or a movie, or reading, or being with someone else is not enough these days. The story I read talked about the generation upon us now, being born and taught to utilize a tiny screen at all times, even while a person, a teacher is standing before them speaking. According to the article, we crave as many distractions as possible, and they are not human, nor are the natural.

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35th Annual Henderson Cty Gem & Mineral Spectacular


Visit the Henderson County Gem & Mineral Club’s website for more information and a coupon www.hcgms.com!
Gem & Mineral Spectacular, Show and Sale, Sept. 2-5, 2016

35th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Spectacular
“The World of Jaspers”
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Sept. 4 10 am-6 pm
Monday, Sept. 5 10 am-5 pm
Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Rd
Featuring dealers selling minerals, gemstones,
jewelry, fossils; lapidary demonstrations (gemstone
cutting, jewelry making); gem and mineral exhibits;
hourly door prizes and snack bar. Admission: $4.00
Children 12 & under free when accompanied by
an adult. Free Parking. Sponsored by Henderson
County Gem & Mineral Society. For more
information call 828-877-4073.
Visit the website for a coupon www.hcgms.com!
Gem & Mineral Spectacular, Show and Sale, Sept. 2-5, 2016

Keep updated on the best shows with the American Geode gem, mineral, jewelry and fossil show newswire and calendar!
Watch a short video here for gem, mineral and fossil show tips from the experts!

Uncovering a Herkimer Diamonds Pocket

American Geode


Summer 2016, the American Geode uncovered a Herkimer Diamonds pocket, a trophy and a prize of fine Herkimer Diamonds in Fonda, New York. For more background on Herkimer Diamonds, go to American Geode’s page dedicated to the Herkimer Diamond.

Be prepared to have essential tools & tips ready for your Herkimer Diamonds rockhounding trip. Necessary tools for rockhounding include: a good Estwing crack hammer, small chisels, wedges, buckets, and a wire screen. Basic Tips include: Bring plenty of mosquito repellent, snacks & water, ear & eye protection, gloves, and check the Weather! A small 1200+ watt generator and power breaker will greatly increase your odds of finding large Herkimer Diamond pockets. A 4-6 foot long pry bar is also a great tool to have handy when trying to leverage against large stubborn rocks. For the more serious miner, a 65lb Jackhammer which can be rented at local hardware stores. “Professionals” often use set up water pumps during the rainy mining season and also as the escavation depth gets closer to the water table. Local miners will often trade lesser findings with a bit of friendly talk and easily show off their best finds of the day. Mining is hard work, be prepared for 3-4 hrs of serious rockhounding. Enjoy the outdoors, enjoy the nature, enjoy the wonderment and delight when you discover Herkimer Diamonds! It’s a great time to turn off your phone and absorb the outdoors.

Are all Herkimer Diamonds double-terminated quartz crystals? The answer is yes. Does that make all double-terminated quartz crystals Herkimer diamonds then? The answer is no. Herkimer refers to the location of these unusual quartz clusters found in hollow “pockets”. Herkimer County is about a 4 and a half hours drive north of New York City. The name Herkimer comes from an American Revolution General named Nicholas Herkimer who died in battle in 1777.