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INFORMATIONAL SITES
40 Common
Minerals A listing of information on forty common minerals. thx
for the tip Nick.
rocksand minerals4u
Information, activities, and lesson plans on rocks, minerals, and crystals
designed for students and teachers.
MKA The Mineral Collectors Page -
the starting point for exploring mineralogy on the internet. You will find
information relevant to mineral collectors and lots of links to other mineralogy
or earth science related sites.
Agate Lexicon
Agate Lexicon and Glossary of Agate, Jasper, Opal and other Amorphous,
Cryptocrystalline, or Spherulitic Forms of Gem Silicon Dioxide
Agate Bibliography, which was compiled
to be used by researchers, hobbyists, historians, lapidaries and other
individuals which have an interest in these stones. There is more
information here about agates than you would expect to find anywhere.
Athena Mineralogy
Mineralogy section of the Athena website. Mineral lists & searches.
The mineral photographs section is not bad.
Chemical Elements.com An online interactive periodic table of the
elements created by Yinon Bentor as a science project.
It's a heck of a nice job.
craftsreport.com
The Crafts Report, established in 1975, is a monthly business magazine for the
crafts professional
Brynmorgen
Press Tim McCreight started Brynmorgen Press in 1981, after he'd
published two books with commercial publishers. He thought he might enjoy
getting involved in the design and production aspects of publishing, and
apparently he was right. More than two decades later, he's still writing,
designing, and illustrating books.
Insects-In-Amber.com
My name is Gary Lacey and I live on the Isle of Wight England. I have been
searching amber and copal for a number of years and wanted to make a site for
people who are thinking of taking up this rewarding hobby, giving them an idea
of what can be found, techniques I have used, as well as the pros and cons of
using different types of equipment as well as the differences between amber and
copal.
ArtMetal
ArtMetal is a social networking web site where artisans, academics, art lovers,
and the general public can experience, share and collaborate within the metal
arts. This creates an exciting environment for innovative self-expression and
discovery for you, the individual.
FTC Jewelry Guides and Information Federal Trade Commission Guides for
the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
Search4jeweler.com Links to
jewelry directory resources and information websites.
Online Tangent Ratio Converter Bob Keller put this handy little
calculator on his website,
www.rockhounds.com
theimage.com This is a don't miss site. A lot of practical
camera information, if you're into photographing minerals and gems this is a
terrific site. Well put together.
American Masters of Stone This website is dedicated to those North
American artists working with stone using the techniques defined as "Commesso"
or "Intarsia."
British
Geological Survey The BGS is a component organization of the Natural
Environment Research Council (NERC), which is the UK's leading body for basic,
strategic and applied research and monitoring in the environmental sciences.
GemStone Press
An international source for books, gem identification instruments and other
items designed to help consumers and people in the gem trade learn more about
jewelry, gems and gemology.
Brain Press
Brain Press publishes the results of Charles Lewton-Brain's research in the form
of books and videos, usually on metalworking and goldsmithing as well as
workshop safety and jewelry photography.
David
Weir's Meteorite Studies
a little hard to navigate but otherwise a great resource.
microWorld of
Gems An extensive resource on the internal world of gemstones—for the
beauty they display and the information they reveal about their identity,
origin, and sometimes, treatment. microWorld of Gems is pleased to represent the
work of gemologist John I. Koivula, the leading authority in the world today on
inclusions in gems and minerals.
Dictionary of Metal
Terminology
Northwest Distributors Ghost Town maps; gold & gem maps; historical
atlases
emerald-rough.com Visit
emerald-rough.com: an emerald information site that provides
useful and interesting facts about emeralds and also offers a directory of
wholesale, retail and mine direct sellers of rough and polished emeralds.
Ganoksin The Gem and Jewelry
World's foremost Resource on The Internet. Open to the public, Free of Charge!
geology-books.com
Ed Rogers Rare & Out of Print Geoscience Books
JewelInfo4you.com Gem
buying and care tips. This site is a great resource.
Turquoise Necklaces - Information,
Tips and Resources for buying Pearl, Turquoise and Silver Necklaces.
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