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Mineral Publications

●  Gems & Geology

●  Rocks and Minerals

With its treasure-trove of in-depth, relevant feature articles and spectacular color images, has been enticing hobbyists and academics alike since 1926. Through the years it has evolved into a highly respected, award-winning journal for all who are interested in specimen mineralogy, mineral localities, geology, and paleontology. Regular columns explore such topics as minerals for the collector; microminerals; recent books, videos, and DVDs; coming events; museum news; and personalities in the field. Detailed lists of collecting opportunities in specific areas are published periodically, as are special theme issues.

●  Mineralogical Record

The highly respected, award-winning Mineralogical Record magazine is the premier journal for serious mineral collectors, specimen-oriented mineralogists and mineral museum curators worldwide. It features authoritative and interesting articles on every aspect of specimen mineralogy, including in-depth locality descriptions, new species, mineral market reports, micromineralogy, biographies, history of mineral collecting and mineralogy, mining history and antiquarian mineral literature, all copiously illustrated with spectacular color photography.

●  Rock & Gem

Rock & Gem magazine is a monthly publication for mineral collectors, rockhounds and lapidary hobbyists. It offers field trip articles, in-depth information on minerals, step-by-step lapidary projects, and a monthly children’s feature.