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The Georgia Mineral Society *Atlanta, Georgia* Volume MMXV/Eight August 2015
General Meeting
7:30 PM Monday, August 3, 2015 The GMS Building
4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard Norcross, GA
Georgia Dinosaurs Our own Cameron Muskelly will give a presentation on dinosaurs found in Georgia. Marine reptiles will also be discussed. Guests and visitors always welcomed. Please join us for our August meeting! Carl Ziglin, VP of Programs
Save the Dates
October 5th—Dinner Meeting October 24th—Fall Work day and auction
President's Message Greetings GMS Members, I am writing this message while on my summer vacation. This is just a reminder to everyone to take some time this summer to have some down time. It is truly nourishment for the soul. This year Linda and I are traveling with my brother and his wife to a destination that has been on my wish list since I was a young person. America's last frontier, Alaska. The wildlife sightings has been the most exciting part. As far as geology goes the most interesting wonder we have seen is the glaciers. Prior to this trip I had been to places that had evidence of where glaciers had been but none of that compares to seeing an actual glacier. Here fresh glacier till is being created daily. So whether you take an adventure vacation, a kick back trip to the beach, or a road trip to see your family members. Take the time off to appreciate life and come back with a renewed focus on what is in important. I wish you all a great summer. See you soon. Tom Batcha GMS President
Tips and Trips
Announcements for educational publications, continuing education classes, and shows or exhibits are provided in Tips and Trips as a service to GMS members. Appearance of the above in Tips and Trips does not constitute an endorsement by GMS.
President Tom Batcha
Executive Vice President/Membership
Elizabeth Lamb [email protected]
Vice President –Programs Carl Ziglin
Secretary Mary Porter
Treasurer Mary Gurney
Correspondence Secretary Tom Bates
Facilities Chair Bill Waggener
Field Trip Chair Charles Carter
Fossil Section Chair Kim Cochran
770.979.8331
Gem Section Chair Phil Herren
Junior Section Chair
Christine Nell-Dybdahl [email protected]
Micromount Section Chair Dave Babulski
Mineral Section Chair Tom Batcha
Sand Section Chair Lori Carter
Tips & Trips Editor Roxanne Lopez 678-491-0489
Webmaster Lori Carter
Education Chair Bill Waggener
Immediate Past President Anita Westlake
Trustee to 2015 Carl Ziglin
Trustee to 2016 Lisabeth Maclain
Trustee to 2017 Kim Cochran 770.979.8331
The Georgia Mineral Society on the Internet: http://www.gamineral.org
E-mail Early Notification Program: A field trip and club news update service. To join, members are requested to send in their current e-mail address to:
GENERAL MEETINGS General meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. In the event that the first Monday is a holiday, the meeting will be held on the third Monday of the month. General meetings are held at the Georgia Mineral Society Building in Norcross, Ga.
4138 STEVE REYNOLDS BLVD. NORCROSS, GA. 30093-3059
Any deviations from the above schedule will be announced in Tips and Trips.
The article submittal due date for the September newsletter is
August 15, 2015.
May Show Committee Chairs
Show Chair [email protected]
Dealer Chair Lawrence Parker
Exhibits Martha Brown 770.448.0876
Demonstrations open
Hospitality open
Treasurer Mary Gurney
Advertising open
Dealer Dinner Roxanne Lopez 678.491.0489
Database Mary Porter 770.998.1018
Auction Kim Cochran 770.979.8331
Set Up/Take Down
Open for Volunteers
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The Georgia Mineral Society August 2015
The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc. A Non-Profit Educational Organization
Eighty Years of Tradition Objective and Purpose
To Educate the Youth of the State and the Members of this Society
In the Field of Earth Science
AFMS Education - All American Club 2003
Committee Chairs
Adopt-A-Highway
Casey Sosebee 706.635.3246
Awards Open for Volunteers
Carpool Bill Waggener carpool@gamineral
.org
Curator/Gem Box
Kim Cochran 770.979.8331
Historian Roxanne Lopez 678.491.0489
Hospitality Shirley Parker 404.906.3763
Librarian George Prince
Parliamentarian Open for Volunteer
Refreshments Shelley Stubbs [email protected]
Special Events Kim Cochran 770.979.8331
Sunshine Susan Filak 404-634-6931
Telephone Open for
volunteers
SFMS Rep. Dennis Buchanan
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Sunshine News
Hello everyone, Hope all of you fine folks are enjoying your summer! Please feel free to email me or phone me if you would like to share your news or information with other GMS members. Email me at [email protected] or phone me at 404-634-6931 (feel free to leave a message). Happy Day! Happy Rockhounding! Susan Filak Sunshine Chair
Education Message Summer is almost over, school in 2 to 3 weeks. Requests for presentations are slowly increasing. Please remind your teacher friends that in-class request time is filling up quickly. Also, please remind all teachers that Minigrant program submissions should be received by 01 September 2015. Our Sand Princess and friends will be participating in Roswell National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4
th
from 1800 to 2100. National Night Out is an excellent opportunity to bring the community together with a “block party” type of atmosphere. It allows the residents of the community, local businesses, civic groups and public safety departments to enjoy each others company while playing games, cooking out and visiting with each other. National Night Out is celebrated nationwide annually, and the benefits extend well beyond one night because the partnerships developed assist with crime and drug prevention. Stone Mountain will again host Rock and Mineral Day on Labor Day, 07 Sep 2015. GMS will share rocks and minerals at the event. Another upcoming event is Fort Daniel Frontier Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 from 9am to 5pm. Hope everyone had a great summer and collected lots of specimens to research and investigate. Yours in education, Bill Waggener, Education chair
Facilities Message Greetings, Our next work day is October 24, 2015. Beginning at 1000, we will be working on gutters and eave repair, carpet cleaning, and general household cleaning. An auction for the workers will commence at 1400 with ~50 items. Hope you can join us. Respectfully submitted, Bill Waggener
Mineral Section Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2015 7:30pm
The GMS Building In August the virtual tour of Minerals of the Southeast will take us to the state of North Carolina. North Carolina has a great mineral heritage and many of our members had their first introduction to the hobby digging for gems in the western part of the state. With the great variety of minerals and close proximity to collecting sites, there are plenty of North Carolina specimens that make it into our individual collections. Come join us as we take a look at the many minerals and localities that this state has to offer. See you there, Tom Batcha Mineral Section Chair [email protected]
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Sand Section
In the July Sand Section meeting, members continued cataloging the GMS collection. We finished the first tray in the dead bird case (168 specimens!) Then we got about 50 specimens into the next tray, so we made a pretty good dent in the backlog, but there’s still a lot more to catalog. We also started reorganizing the extra sand. Many thanks to everyone who helped! In August, Bob and Olga Jarrett will be doing a presentation about some sand oddities they encountered on a recent visit to Jekyll Island, GA. Bob and Olga are always as entertaining as they are informative, so this will be a very fun meeting! Bring your barrier island sand (or any sand you have) to share with everyone. Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Time: 7:30 Location: GMS Building Speakers: Bob and Olga Jarrett Topic: Jekyll Island Oddments Trading: Barrier Island Sand Lori Carter Sand Section Chair [email protected]
Fossil Section
Monday, August 10th GMS Building
Topic “Trilobites – What You Know and Maybe Something That You Don’t”
One of our newest members, Larry Clere will be speaking. At the July meeting he and Pam amazed us fine quality trilobites out of Ohio. Please plan to attend and bring your specimens also. Kim Cochran Fossil Chair
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear August people, Happy Birthday to you!!!
Aug 01 Sam Swanson, Robert Madden James Michael
Raby and Dawn Earlene
Butler Aug 02 Shelda Aultman
and Ruth Swierczek
Aug 03 Will Horton Aug 04 Ian Nagel, Christopher Posada, Casey Sosebee and Tammy Deibel Aug 07 Lola A. Halpin and Mallie Bruce Aug 08 Sharon Trentini Aug 09 Peyton Waggener McConnell and Jane C. Barwood Aug 11 Cindy Trentini and Dianne Hubler Aug 13 Z. Cooper Wood Aug 15 Andrew Clark, Chris Nehrling and Dawn Shiraef Aug 16 John Paul Chism Aug 20 Sherion L. Stewart Aug 21 Hunter Tolbert Aug 22 Theresa C. Ford Aug 24 Mickey Cecil, Anne Lamb, Zak Nims and Jeremiah Fan Xiang Aug 25 Richard P. Hightower, Josh Hyaduck and Peggy Weathers
Aug 27 Carolyn Buckels Aug 28 Jane Ellis Aug 29 Phyllis Love and Linda Coheleach Aug 31 Carolyn M. Sword
Your birthstone is the peridot, which symbolizes strength.
It was once believed that
the green peridot crystals
found in volcanic ashes
were the tears of the
volcano goddess, Pele.
When set in gold, this gem
was said to protect the
wearer from nightmares
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New Members Let’s give a warm welcome to our new members: Lucy and Emma Allen from Huntsville, AL Jami, Tonya and Jersey Sitko from Huntsville, AL Katie Anderson from Snellville, GA Stacy Byous from Suwanee, GA Angel Carpenter from Suwanee, GA Megan, Daniel, Brannon, Collin, Sophia, Nathan, and Laura Howell from Snellville, GA Brodie, Skylar, and Ken Mullin from Suwanee, GA Sarah Spence from Sharpsburg, GA Jim Winfree from Sharpsburg, GA Introduce yourself to them. Make a new friend. Elizabeth Lamb, membership chair
GMS FIELD TRIP Saturday, August 15, 2015 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Woodbury, TN
TRIP: GMS will hold a field trip to Woodbury, Tennessee. This is a fascinating area geologically and an easy day trip from Atlanta.
COLLECTING: Geodes with quartz crystals and botryoidal chalcedony; Ordovician marine fossils; silicified coral (rare), and maybe some limestone suiseki.
BRING: The geodes may be collected whole and opened later, but it is better to break them open on site because many may be solid. Tools should include a hammer and chisel (or a portable geode
cracker). Bring duct tape for keeping geode halves together, baggies to save double terminated crystals
from inside geodes, and buckets or backpack to transport specimens. Fossils can be surface collected or broken from boulders. Some collecting is in shallow water so bring rubber boots (or other shoes suitable for water) in addition to hiking boots, hat, gloves, and protective eyewear. We will be visiting a special location for lunch, but you may prefer to bring your own lunch and don’t forget to bring plenty of fluids, sunscreen, and insect repellant. This field trip is suitable for children (lots of splashy fun!) but they must be supervised at all times. Pets (dogs) are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. DIRECTIONS AND WHERE TO MEET: We will be meeting at 11:00 am Eastern time McDonald’s 101 E Main St Woodbury, TN 37190 1) From Atlanta, take I-75 to Chattanooga, TN 2) Merge onto I-24 toward Nashville, TN 3) At exit 110, SR 53, go north toward Woodbury, TN 4) Go about 25 miles to the intersection of SR 53 and US 70S in Woodbury 5) McDonald’s will be on your right Travel time using GMS as a reference point: From the GMS building at 4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard, Norcross, GA, to the meeting place is approximately 3.5 hours and 220 miles. If you are interested in carpooling on this trip, please contact Bill Waggener at [email protected] Charles Carter, GMS Field Trip Chair Home: 770-998-7949 Cell: 770-891-5947 email: [email protected]
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Junior Activities
August: Attend a Field Trip
September: On you own: Parents and GMS volunteers
to help juniors write and submit a Rock Hounding Story for
a prize and publication.
October: Beads of Courage. Hang out with other teens
who like Rocks and Gems like you. Earn volunteer hours.
November: Make a Chr istmas ornament using nice
mineral specimens.
GEM SECTION MEETING When: Monday 31 August 2015
Where: At the GMS Building What: Specific Gravity
We will test gem stones using specific gravity and compare the results to known specific gravity table for gemstones. Specific gravity is one of the tests used to identify gemstones. Most gemologists will use at least three tests to identify a gemstone. Specific gravity is one of the tests that can be used to help in the identification of a gemstone.
Phil Herren
Struck by Lightning, NOT by Cathy Gaber
Opal Express, Bulletin of the American Opal Society Both water and meadows draw lightning whose effects can be found very frightning. Don't stay under a tree, when it is better to flee Safe at home watching landscapes abrightening.
DMC Program of the SFMS Field Trip Committee
An Official Field Trip of The Gem & Mineral Society of Lynchburg, Virginia Inc. (HOST)
9:00AM until 1:00PM EDT Saturday – August 22, 2015
KYANITE MINING CORP., DILLWYN, VA. WILLIS MOUNTAIN KYANITE MINE
COLLECTING: Mostly white with some rare blue kyanite. Some of the white kyanite and quartz here have a beautiful light blue fluorescence and the apatite glows yellow so bring your short wave lamp and blackout cloth. Also expect to find pyrite, white muscovite, green fuchsite and red iron-stained muscovite, hematite or goethite-coated kyanite with some having a beautiful iridescent coating. The green apatite and trolleite are there but hard to locate. You can also find some small rutile crystals. WHERE: The mine is on US 15 between Farmville and Sprouses Corner, Buckingham County, Virginia. For GPS, enter Dillwyn, VA., and 30 Willis Mt. Plant Lane (or try road). Choose James Madison Hwy or Rt. 15 as the cross street location. This is for the mine office and the assembly area. DIRECTIONS: If you will be arriving from the north, at the US 60 and US 15 intersection in Sprouses Corner, drive south on US 15 James Madison Highway for 4 miles and turn left on Willis Mt. Plant Lane. Turn left and stop at the stone mine office on the corner. Park out of the way in the parking lot or along Willis Mt. Plant Lane. Do not to block traffic and do not park along Rt. 15. If you will be arriving from the south, at the US 460 and US 15 intersection just east of Farmville, drive north on Rt. 15, James Madison Highway for a little over 12 miles to Willis Mt. Plant Lane. The stone mine office is on the right. Park out of the way in the parking lot or along Willis Mt. Plant Lane. Do not block traffic and do not park along Rt. 15.
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ASSEMBLY TIME: Everyone will meet at the mine office no later than 8:30 AM for sign-in. We will have a mandatory safety briefing starting at 8:45. We will then load up and convoy a short distance to the mine area about 9:00 AM. You will be able to drive to the collecting areas SAFETY MEETING: Everyone must arrive at the office parking lot no later than 8:30AM to sign the release form and hear the required safety briefing. Each Club field trip leader, or their appointed replacement, will act as safety observer while in the mine and will be expected to be on the lookout for and correct all safety infractions from any collector from any club. Keep in mind that this site is one of the few that is still open for collecting. Not obeying all the safety rules will cause this site to be closed to all future collecting. Kyanite Mining Corp. is very safety conscious and has an excellent record. We will also have several club members with blaze orange vests who will be on the lookout for unsafe situations and conditions. If you are in an unsafe area you will be asked to move. We will be in an active mining area with many potential hazards. Please respect the safety berms, high wall setback and marked unsafe areas. Be aware of your location at all times. SPECIAL NOTE: All the participating club field trip leaders, send me a list of your total collectors and those staying for lunch so that I can compile a list and forward it to the mine management by 8-17-15. Since this the Annual Kyanite Mining Corp. Open House event, there will be many other area clubs in attendance There is a limit of 125 collectors from all clubs for this event so there will be room for everyone. If you have ANY QUESTIONS on the safety requirements or anything else, let me know ahead of time. Do not show up with improper safety equipment and expect to be admitted anyway. The only reason we can collect here today is because we always comply with every regulation they require. Remember, we are just one infraction away from having this site closed to all future collecting. EQUIPMENT: The standard quarry safety gear required is a hard hats with a manufactur’s date of 5 years or less,(check the date stamp usually under the brim) safety
glasses, a pair of wheel chocks either purchased, home made or even a rock is acceptable. Every time you leave the car, turn off the engine, put it in park and apply the hand brake and wheel chocks. ADULTS: ONLY STEEL TOED BOOTS WILL BE ALLOWED,THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!!! If you do not have the required safety equipment, you will not be allowed to enter the quarry. Also required are long pants, gloves, hammer and chisels, wrapping paper, buckets, and water. Be prepared for windy, hot or wet weather. We will be on the mountain top and it's always windy. We can drive to the designated collecting area, so hand trucks should not be needed. Bring a camera, as the view is awesome. AGE LIMIT: There is no age limit, but all youth must be signed for, supervised by an adult and have all the required youth safety equipment. No Exceptions!!! The mine will accept a good bicycle helmet for the youth only if a standard hard hat is not available in their size. Youth can wear good strong leather boots. No sneakers or flip flops allowed. All pets must be under control at all times. OTHER PLANNED EVENTS: We will have available immediately after the dig at 1PM, a hot lunch and a drink for a nominal fee. You may also bring your own lunch, especially if you are on a special diet. This service will be available in the pavilion beside the office and continue until everyone has eaten. This will also be a social get-together so that we can have a chance to become better acquainted with our rock club neighbors and to provide some time to relax before the long ride home. You might want to bring your own lawn chair and rest a spell under the shady pavilion. SEVERAL LODGING SUGGESTIONS: Sprouses Corner (about 1 mile away) Star Motel 1-888-564-5422 Farmville (about 20 miles away) Day’s Inn 1-434-392-6611 Super 8 Motel 1-434-392-8196 Comfort Inn 1-434-392-8163 CONTACTS: David Callahan, Field Trip Chairman, The Gem & Mineral Society of Lynchburg, VA. Inc. Phone: 540-297-1853, Cell: 540-874-5201 (use cell the day of the event only please) [email protected]. Visit our web site www.lynchburgrockclub.org
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July Field Trip Report Ellijay, GA
By Lori Carter
Once again Casey and Terri Sosebee invited us to play in their mountain creek! They went to great lengths to make the trip special. They put signs on the road to help everyone find the entrance, they set up a covered area with electricity for Charles to set up his cabbing units, they had a screened tent with comfy chairs and an oscillating fan where we could relax and cool off, they cleared a nice flat area for cherry seed spitting and bocce ball, and they even set up a private potty complete with hand sanitizer! As soon as the group arrived, we jumped right into the creek and immediately began finding pretty rocks. Jaina got so good at finding sparkly, stripey rocks (schist, maybe slate) that she ended up helping other people find them too! Juniors quickly completed their customary dam and started an impressive menagerie of critters. Charles stayed busy face polishing quartzite and jasper straight out of the creek. A quick polish let people know right away how pretty their piece was. Todd Nims and Lawrence Parker also stepped in to polish some rocks. Junior Section chair Chrissy Nell-Dybdahl arranged a lively contest of cherry seed spitting. Juniors chomped on some cherries and launched those pits! Nik won first place, Shawn won second, and Stella and Ryan shared third place. The adults got into the contest too. Charles used his endless supply of hot air to propel a pit to an impressive
distance that was unchallenged for most of the contest. Then Lawrence stepped up. One big puff and that pit sailed past Charles’ mark to a first place win! Charles was second and Larry Clere was third. Speaking of Larry, he and Pam brought their bocce ball set. They marked out a bocce ball court and taught us how to play. It was a lively game until we had to call the game on account of rain. I’m sure the teams are ready for a rematch. We can’t thank Casey and Terri enough for making this a memorable trip. They were incredibly gracious and accommodating. Their mountain creek is a perfect place for a field trip in the summer. The trees are not only beautiful, but they provide shade and keep us comfortable all day. Thanks to Chrissy for doing such a fantastic job with the seed spitting contest as well as Larry and Pam for the bocce ball game too! For more pictures from the trip, please see the website at www.gamineral.org
August Wildacres Session by Danny Griffin,
SFMS Education Director Co-Chair
The August and September Wildacres sessions are not far away and classes are beginning to fill. If you’re interested in attending one or more of these classes please go to the website at www.sfmsworkshops.com. Since the August 17th – 23rd session at Wildacres is right around the corner, I thought I’d list a brief description of the classes that still have openings. If you see a class listed on the website, but not listed here it is full and no longer offered. I will send info about the September session as it gets closer. Chain Maille – Beginning to Intermediate – Instructor: Roy Deere This class will provide the student with an introduction to one of the popular and fastest growing areas of jewelry making. Chain-Maillé Jewelry is
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based upon the protective armor worn by medieval knights. The old designs have been updated and used with precious metals to make beautiful chains, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. These are easily made and do not require any soldering. Students will learn the proper way to open/close jump rings, basic patterns of linking the rings to form intricate chains, and finishing techniques to make the chains into wearable jewelry. Flint Knapping – Instructor: Michael Miller This class will focus on replicating stone tools made by prehistoric Native Americans. Beginning level students will learn to work flint with percussion and pressure flaking techniques. Projects may include arrowheads, knives, scrapers, and survival tools. See Michael’s website: www.flintknappers.com Gem ID – Instructor: Teresa Polly The course will be an Introduction to Gem ID. We will cover how to use a microscope, loupe, refractometer, polariscope, dicroscope, spectrascope and specific gravity set up to help identify stones. We will start with basic mineral identification. We will cover typical stone inclusions and how to tell natural stones from lab created stones. Teresa is an employee of Jewelry TV and is part of the staff that IDs gemstones every day. Meteorite Symposium – No Instructor This will be an open class where attendees will hear lectures from professionals and amateurs in the mornings and view demonstrations such as etching of iron meteorites in the afternoon. There will be plenty of time for group discussions and, hopefully, a little trading along the way. Silver Filigree – Instructor: Shannon Stafford In this advanced silver class you will learn the basic techniques of Russian and Yemenite styles of filigree. Your first three projects will teach how to make the filigree from 24g and 26g Fine Silver wire, frame construction and various soldering techniques.
Stakes & Hammers – Instructor: Annette Gibney In this class organic forms will be explored using special tools such as stakes (will not be used on any Vampires attending the class!!!), bench brake, vises, mandrels and hammers, 2X4s and anything else we can find to make a piece of silver or brass into a great piece of jewelry. We will explore the many variations and textures attainable from simple corrugation of silver sheet and wire. A variety of stakes and mandrels will be used to produce rings, pins and pendants with fluid lines and curving three-dimensional shapes, using techniques found in the book Creative Metal Forming by Betty Helen Longhi and Cynthia Eid. Stone Carving – Instructors: Tom & Kay Benham This workshop is an introduction to basic lapidary skills: how to saw, grind, drill, carve and polish small stones to incorporate into jewelry. Owning a shop full of expensive lapidary equipment is nice but not actually a necessity as students will learn how to make use of tools they already have on hand to grind, carve and work the stone and to make the polishing points required for achieving an exceptional finish on gemstones. Students will learn to create a textured surface and to embed metal and stone into ordinary cabochons transforming them into spectacular centerpieces with very little work. For more information see the website at www.sfmsworkshops.com or contact the following: Wildacres Director – Lisa Roberts (423) 494-7096 (678) 479-4177 [email protected] Wildacres Registrar – Paula Griffin (865) 406-8802 (865) 248-8393 [email protected] Wildacres is a conference center offering its facilities to non-profit groups which conduct educational or cultural programs and seminars such as: music, art, science, religion, lapidary, craft and writing. Wildacres also hosts staff and board retreats for non-profit organizations. Wildacres Retreat 1565 Wildacres Road P.O. Box 280 Little Switzerland, NC 28749 Phone: 828-756-4573 [email protected]
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Brad’s Bench Tips
SMALL PARTS CONTAINERS
I'm always on the lookout for small containers to use for
holding all those little parts and tools we deal with in
making jewelry, especially since I'm always traveling to
classes and workshops.
My latest find are some plastic vials about 15 mm in
diameter and 75 mm long. Best part
is they are free. The vials are used in
the doctor's office to draw blood
samples. They cannot be used after
their expiration date, and are thrown
out. On my last doctors visit, I asked
the nurse if
the had any expired vials. She said "How many do you
want?" and tried to give me 400 of them. (We settled on
200).
The ones I have are called "Vacutainers", but there are
probably many other names. They are clear plastic with a
rubber stopper and a paper label all ready to write on. I find
them really handy for small parts like jump rings, prong
settings, small drills, nuts & bolts, faceted
stones, and precious metal filings.
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TRY A TOOTHPICK
The round, stronger toothpicks have a
multitude of uses on the jewelry bench. I use
them for mixing epoxy resin, for applying paste
solder, and with Zam for polishing in tight
spots. Toothpicks are also handy for holding a
stone while stone setting. Just break off the
sharp tip, mold
a little beeswax over it, and press it onto the table of your
stone.
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IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS You pick up a rock that looks promising. You can’t quite tell if
it's any good. You want to see what’s inside. So, you take your
rock hammer or another rock and hit it to chip off a piece. ZING,
a chip hits your eye. You are now one-eyed.
That great specimen you want is partially buried in the matrix
right there!. All you have to do is get it loose
without breaking it. So, you grab a chisel
and a hammer and start chipping. ZING, a
chip hits your eye. You are now one-eyed.
You need to get that rock out of the ground.
All it needs is a little prying. You grab a
crowbar, point the end at the crack and bang
it down to force it into the ground. ZING, a
chip hits your eye. You are now one-eyed.
You want some rocks for tumbling. All you
have are too big. So, you grab a big one, set
it down on the ground, take a hammer and
bang away. ZING, a chip hits your eye. You
are now one-eyed.
Your piece of slab is too big. It’s real time
consuming to trim it with your saw. So, you
grab a pair of pliers, grab a corner, and pry
to break it off. ZING, a chip hits your eye.
You are now one-eyed. OR, you score the slab with a glass
cutter, line the score over a bench edge, and start tapping to break
it. ZING, a chip hits your eye. You are now one-eyed.
You’re cleaning a fossil. As you chip away to get matrix off, you
lean closer and closer to see that you get it exactly right.
Suddenly your hammer slips and bounces. ZING, the hammer
hits your eye. You are now one-eyed.
You’re gluing with epoxy. You get a little hardener on your hand.
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You wipe the sweat off your forehead. You get a little hardener
in your eye. ZING, you are now one-eyed.
Wild? Exaggerated? Not really. It happens all too often. Plastic safety glasses at WalMart - about $1. Plastic face shield at
WalMart - about $5. Worth it? by Mel Albright - AFMS Safety
Chairman
SUN SAFETY
Do you ever hunt rocks on a warm to hot day? Garden? Hike? Or
something else active? Then, in much of the United States, you’d
best learn to recognize the symptoms of thing going wrong when
we get too hot.
HEAT CRAMPS are the less serious, but still dangerous result of
too much heat. These are spasms of the muscles brought on by
exertion in hot weather. Many times, the calves are the first
muscles affected.
What causes cramps? Intense sweating
followed by drinking of salt free water.
They are more likely to occur if you’re out
of shape, in poor health, tired, or have been
drinking alcohol. BUT, they can occur to
anyone! To avoid cramps, take it easy in
hot weather, eat salty foods or take salt
tablets, or drink athletic drinks that have
salt in them. If cramps occur, stop, get in a
cool place and rest, stretch and message the
cramped muscle. Drink something salty.
HEAT EXHAUSTION occurs when you
run out of body salt and/or water.
Symptoms are fatigue, lightheadedness,
thirst, maybe cramps, spasms, nausea and/
or vomiting. Mental ability will be normal. Low grade fever (99
to 102F), a rapid pulse, and dehydration are often present.
In HEAT STROKE, the most serious effect, the individual will
have a high fever (104 to 106F). There will be mental confusion,
unusual behavior, convulsions, or coma. The blood pressure may
be dangerously low from shock.
IMMEDIATE CARE for heat exhaustion or heat stroke includes
moving the individual to air-conditioning, lying on their back,
with a fan if available. Remove or loosen tight clothing, place
cool compresses on forehead, neck, and under arms. You may
sprinkle water on them, but do not put them into a tub or
swimming pool. If they vomit, give them nothing by mouth.
Otherwise cold, salt-containing liquids will help. Use 4 teaspoon
salt in 1 quart water and give them 4 oz. every 15 minutes. If
symptoms persist, or if they are unconscious, transport
immediately to a hospital.
Remember, some people tolerate heat better than others. Even
though you feel fine, if any of the above symptoms starts, act
immediately. Continuing on and insisting "I’m O.K." or "I’ll be
O.K. in a minute."is NOT the way to go. It can only make things
worse.
Reference: COMPUSERVE FIRST AID SECTION
Maybe Later Than You Think by Cathy Gaber
Opal Express, Bulletin of the American Opal Society
Anytime you travel or go on a field trip, don't assume you are going to return home on time. Airlines are notorious for canceled and delayed flights, but trains can also be late and cars, trucks, motorcycles and even bicycles can breakdown preventing a timely return. You do not want to be without your medications in situations like this. Factors such how far you are traveling, how reliable is the method of transportation, how remote is the destination or how likely is the weather to cause problems dictate whether having extra medications for one day or several is indicated. Even for what is expected to be a day trip, it is always prudent to take an extra dose of any medication that is taken daily, such as medicines for hypertension, heart disease or diabetes. On a longer trip take at least one extra dose more than you expect to need. If there is any chance that water will not be available for those medications which need to be taken with water, then make sure you pack water. Likewise, some medicines need to be taken with food, so you need to take appropriate food. Other medications that might be wise to include are pain killers, such as aspirin, tylenol or ibuprofen, cold medications, antacids, antibiotic cream, diarrhea medicines, and any other medicines, prescription or not, that you might typically use at home. If you are subject to anaphylactic shock, don't forget a bee sting kit, and in some areas, a snake bite kit could come in very handy. Not having many of these medications available for a day or two might not be life threatening, but others may make a big difference to your health or comfort. The small effort to pack these items will not only bring peace of mind but may possibly save your life. Via AFMS Website
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Code of Ethics I will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately owned land without permission from the owner.
I will keep informed on all laws, regulations or rules governing collecting on public lands and will observe them.
I will, to the best of my ability, ascertain the boundary lines of property on which I plan to collect.
I will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas.
I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind such as fences, signs, buildings, etc.
I will leave all gates as found.
I will build fires only in designated or safe places and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area.
I will discard no burning material – matches, cigarettes, etc.
I will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock.
I will not contaminate wells, creeks, or other water supplies.
I will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what I can reasonably use.
I will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials I have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others.
I will support the rockhound project H.E.L.P. (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and will leave all collecting areas devoid of litter, regardless of how found.
I will cooperate with field-trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas.
I will report to my club or federation officers, Bureau of Land Management or other authorities, any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes.
I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources.
I will observe the “Golden Rule”, will use Good Outdoor Manners and will at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stature and Public Image of Rockhounds everywhere.
Via the AFMS
Up and Coming Shows September 25 – 27, 2015, Jacksonville, FL "THE FLORIDA FACETERS FROLIC" presented by The Tomoka Faceters Guild and The United States Faceters Guild in conjunction with The
Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society's 2015 27th Annual Show Location: Morocco Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Club 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road South Jacksonville, Florida 32224 Show Times: Friday 1 PM to 6 PM Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM Show Contact: Tom Mitchell 352-446-4866 Email: [email protected] October 16 – 17, 2015 - Knoxville, TN The three day 25th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show opens October 16th at 10 am at the Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave in Knoxville TN. Show times are from 10:00 am to 6 pm October 16th - 17th, Friday and Saturday; from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 18th. The Gem Show is open to the public and has an admission fee of $5 a day for adults or $8 for the whole show; children under 12 are admitted free. http://knoxrocks.org/gemshow. October 23 – 25, 2015 - Austin, TX AFMS Convention and Show, hosted by the South Central Federation. More details to come. November 21-22, 2015, West Palm Beach, Fl 49th annual gem, mineral, jewelry, bead and fossil show Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches Saturday (Nov. 21st) 9am-6pm, Sunday (Nov. 22nd) 10am-5pm. South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach Florida 33411. Admission $9, children under 12 free. Visit website for $2 off coupon. 2 day admission $12. Free Parking Show chairman, Jeff Slutzky 561-585-2080 email: [email protected]
October 31-November 1, 2015 -Plant City, Fl Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club’s “Hot Rocks, Cool Gems and Fabulous Jewelry” Time: 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Place: Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, Plant City, FL Admission: Adults: $5 – Teens 12-16 & Students with ID $4 – Kids under 12 free (with parent) Parking: FREE Discounts: Visit our web site for a coupon at www.tampabayrockclub.com Features: Hourly Door PrizesContact: Jerri Heer, President, Dealer Chair - [email protected] Judy Anderson, Show Chair – [email protected] Club Phone: (813)-684-2039 NOVEMBER 7&8, 2015 - Melbourne, Fl CANAVERAL MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY "PARADE OF GEMS" MELBOURNE AUDITORIUM, 625 E. HIBISCUS
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BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE, FL SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10:00am to 5pm SHOW CHAIRMAN BILL HARR, [email protected] CMGS IS HOSTING THE SFMS ANNUAL MEETING 6,7&8 NOVEMBER 2015 (MORE INFO TO FOLLOW)*** November 13-15, 2015 - Gray. TN 3rd Annual Show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Gray Fossil Site, Natural History Museum Annex; East Tennessee State University, 1212 Suncrest Dr.; Fri 10 – 6, Sat 10 – 6, Sun 12- 5; Admission $3 for show only – Additional Admission for Museum; Entrance and Parking for show only is behind the Annex, Entrance for Museum and Show use Main Entrance; Contact Robert Morgan, 181 Harmony Acres Drive East, Jonesborough, TN 37659, (423) 956-9486, e-mail: [email protected] November 20 – 22, 2015 – Columbia, SC The Columbia, SC Gem & Mineral Society will hold its 47th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show 2015 Fri Nov. 20, 10:00 - 6:00; Sat. Nov. 21, 10:00 - 6:00; Sun. Nov. 22, 12:00 - 5:00 Jamil Temple 206 Jamil Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 $5.00 for adults, children sixteen & under are free with adult. All military & their dependents are free. 803-736-9317 [email protected] www.cgams.org
December 4th, 5th and 6th, 2015 - Marietta, GA Gem Mineral and Jewelry Show Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday 10 to 5
Show location this year only: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd., SW, Marietta, GA 30008-4440 Hourly door prizes. Special drawing for a junior and their school. Grab bags on sale for the
kids. 30 + dealers. Educational exhibit cases displayed by club members Show Contact: Mary Ingram, Show Chairman,770-427-1108 E-mail Contact: [email protected] December 4 - 6, 2015, Montgomery, Al The 45th Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society Garrett Coliseum 1555 Federal Drive Montgomery, Alabama
You Might Be a Rockhound If . . . . . 1. ¨ You think road cuts are built as tourist attractions ¨ You describe your vacations by the rocks you brought home. ¨ The rockpile in your garage is over your head. ¨ Your PC screen saver features pictures of rocks. ¨ You find rocks when you empty your pockets at night. ¨ You went to a rock festival and you hate music. ¨ You gave rocks, tumblers, or rock tools for Christmas. ¨ When friends say they're going to Tucson, you assume it'll be in February. ¨ You can find Quartzsite on a map in less than 5 seconds. ¨ When someone mentions "Franklin" you think of New Jersey rather than Ben. 2. ----¨ You can pronounce "molybdenite" correctly on the first try. ----¨ The polished slab on your bola tie is six inches in diameter ----¨ The bookshelves in your home hold more rocks than books; and the books that are there are about rocks. ----¨ On a trip to Europe, you're the only member of the group who spends their time looking at cathedral walls through a pocket magnifier. ----¨ You think you KNOW how to pronounce "chalcedony." ----¨ You are thinking about giving out rocks for Halloween. ----¨ You planted flowers in your rock garden. ----¨ You purchase things like drywall compound just to have another nice bucket to carry rocks in. ----¨ The club you belong to uses rocks for center-pieces for the annual Christmas dinner. ----¨ The first thing you pack for your vacation is a chisel and a hammer. THIS LIST WAS WRITTEN BY MEMBERS OF THE GMEDITORS E-MAIL SWAP GROUP. Contributors included Mel Albright, Richard Busch, Betty Commean, Dan Imel, Bob Keller, Paul Kline
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Pictures from Rockfest at the Tellus
Check out Jose SantaMaria’s new book.
Our great volunteers
The staff at the Tellus was excellent.
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I-75 Exit 293 Cartersville, Georgia
770-606-5700 http://tellusmuseum.org/index.htm
All lectures are free for members and included in the cost of museum admission for non-members. Galleries will
remain open until the start of the lecture.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
76 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA
(404)929-6300 http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/
A few of the Permanent Exhibits: A Walk Through Time in Georgia
Giants of the Mesozoic The World of Shells
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