Monthly Meetings. 3rd. Tuesday at 7 pm. The American Legion Hall Plano Rd Dallas, TX

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1 1 RokTok.JUNE, 2015 PROGRAM FOR MEETING Come And See Photo by Bill Hender- Look What s Inside (To Be Determined?) Our Purpose The Dallas Gem and Mineral Society is organized to promote 1. Interest, knowledge, and skill in the lapidary arts and in the art of metalworking (embodying the use of polished gems and minerals when appropriate). 2. Interest in the collecting and study of rocks and minerals to increase knowledge of geology and related earth sciences. T h i s includes the holding of an annual show, cooperation, the sharing of common interests and a better understanding of the activities of the members. Cub officers for 2015 President - Harold Bowers 1st VP (Programs) - Jim Senseman 2nd VP (Shop) - David Pirnie Treasurer - Jack Sorrow Secretary Burt Breedlove 6th Board Member - Mike Russell Monthly Meetings 3rd. Tuesday at 7 pm. The American Legion Hall Plano Rd. 105 Dallas, TX Lapidary Workshop Hours Lapidary Workshop Hours Open Shop: Mon. & Thur. 6 9 PM Sat. 8AM 1PM

2 2 We are attempting to update all our records. ( , address, phone numbers.etc.). Therefore we are requiring all members to fill out a fresh MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION. A copy of the Membership Application can be found on the DALLAS GEM AND MINERAL web page under the membership page. It looks like: DGMS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Or follow the the web address: Rules for use of shop equipment The lapidary shop is to be used only by CURRENTLY PAID MEMBERS of DGMS. Shop Equipment is only to be used when the SHOP SUPERINTENDANT IS ON SITE. You may use only those tools for which you have been CERTIFIED IN THE QUALIFYING CLASS. We Are On FACEBOOK: Search and like: Dallas Gem and Mineral Society We Are On World Wide Web at: From the May Meeting

3 3 Share your Dallas Gem and Mineral Society Share your Knowledge, write Articles, take Classes, Teach Classes, and Give Presentations Cut and polish rocks and support your shop Teach Children, they are our future Knapping Class and Fun Flaking experience The six participants in Harold Bower s knapping class had fun learning about flats, tables, flakes, ridges and flint cuts. The 3 1/2 hour course was interesting but did not yield very many Clovis points. It did point out the problems and techniques faced by those who did make these artifacts. A lard pile of very sharp little rocks did mark efforts of the armatures. We all walked away with a much greater appreciation for those who do follow and practice the flint knapper s art.

4 4 The DGMS offers several craft and learning opportunities for members and guests. Among the classes and presentation are the following KNAPPING ARROWHEADS, STONE KNIFES AND STONE AXES: BEGINNING METAL SMITHING: Learn basic silver solder using relatively cheaper metals METAL SILVER CLAY CLASSES: Working with metal clays BEADING: Basic bead making and display. BASIC ROCKHOUNDING: When, where, and how to find minerals. CHAIN MAIL: Producing chain mail for jewelry. FACETING: Use of flat lap to produce faceted stones and crystals. FOSSIL HUNTING: Where to hunt and identify fossils. JEWELRY DESIGN: Basic planning and producing jewelry METAL CASTING: Steps and process involved in metal casting jewelry. MINERAL IDENTIFICATION: Basic and advanced mineral identification processes and resources. SHOP QUALIFICATION: To give you a chance to use shop tools to cut and produce cabochons and other polished stones SILVER SMITHING: Basic metal Smithing for applique silver jewelry. SPECIMEN PREP: Cleaning, polishing, preparation of stone and fossils for display TUMBLING: Basic tip and techniques for mechanical stone polishing WIRE WRAP: Beginning, intermediate and advanced class in wire wrapping jewelry. LABELING SPECIMENS: Labeling and keeping track of material and specimens If you have an interest in a learning, teaching a class or presenting in a meeting or if you have a new subject that might be of interest to DGMS please let it be known by contacting our secretary Bert Breedlove burt.breedlove@yahoo.com DGMS Has A need for ROCKS We have a need for Rock Donations for the SILENT AUCTION For THE DGMS Show in November. June Sunshine Birthdays 5 Joseph Bugyendy 13 Delbert Brown 19 Diana Case June Rain Report John Goodwin health issues

5 5 INCLUSIONS IN QUARTZ Part I: 1 water and asphalt (China); 2 mud (NC); 3 gypsum (Pecos diamonds, NM); 4 hedenbergite (Greece); 5 actinolite (China); 6 rhipidolite (China); 7 chlorite (China); 8 sand (China); 9 ajoite (South Africa); 10 papagoite (South Africa); 11 chrysocolla (AZ); 12 malachite, hematite (China); 13 brookite (Brazil).. by Dan Costian

6 6 Photo by Bill Henderson June 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat am-1pm DGMS Monthly Meeting 7pm-9pm Board Meeting 8am-1pm 8am-1pm FATHERS DAY 8am-1pm

7 7 June Birthstones Source: June counts three gems as birthstones, pearl, Alexandrite, and moonstone. Pearl: Historically, pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries. They were one of the favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; later in Tudor England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. In the early 1900s, the first successful commercial culturing of round saltwater pearls began. Since the 1920s, cultured pearls have almost completely replaced natural pearls in the market. Alexandrite: A relatively modern gem, Alexandrite, was first discovered in Russia in 1831 during the reign of its namesake, Czar Alexander II, and is an extremely rare chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities. Its color is a lovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color to a purplish red in incandescent light. Due to its rarity, some jewelers stock synthetic versions of this enchanting gemstone. (Synthetic gemstones are man-made alternatives to the natural material, possessing the same physical, optical, and chemical properties as the natural gemstone.) Moonstone: from Sri Lanka; The third birthstone for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's appearance altered with the phases of the moon a belief that held until well after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal gemstone, moonstones show a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes show either a multirayed star or a cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in India, moonstones often are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacred color) and are believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whose purpose is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals called feldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks and comes in a variety of colors such as green, blue, peach, and champagne. The most prized moonstones are India, Australia. The United States, Mayanmar, and Madagascar are also sources.

8 June 2015 Gem and Minerals Shows Around and Near Texas 7-7 DALLAS, TEXAS: Auction; Heritage Auctions, Heritage Auctions - Design District Annex; 1518 Slocum Street; Sun. 10:00 am-10:00 pm; Admission is Free!; Location: Dallas, TX Bidding Begins: Approx. May 1, 2015 Auction Dates: June 7th Lot Viewing: HIGHLIGHTS ONLY April 30 - May 4, 2015 Ukrainian Institute of American at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion 2 East 79th Street New York, NY FULL PREVIEW June 4-7, 2015 Heritage Auctions - Design District Annex 1518 Slocum Street Dallas, TX RECEPTION PREVIEW Friday, June 5, 2015 Heritage Auctions - Design District Annex 1518 Slocum Street Dallas, TX 75207; contact Heritage Auctions, (866) ; bid@ha.com; Web site: GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem and Mineral Club, Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 South Main ; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $6.00, Seniors $3.00, Students $6.00, Children $3.00; Annual Show, Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Crafts, Exhibits, Classes, Memberships, Junior Activities Active Military and Scouts free admission; contact Anastasia Chaparro, 2817 Hunter Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112, (817) ; anastasi.chaparro@att.net; Web site: September HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society, Humble Civic Center; 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, ; Fri. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Students $7.00, Children 10 and under Free!; More than 40 gem, mineral, jewelry, lapidary, bead and fossil dealers with unique and colorful items from all major localities worldwide. Educational displays, including fossils, minerals, jewelry and beadwork. Demonstrations of jewelry making, faceting, bead work and lapidary. Mineral and fossil identification. Professional gemologist for faceted stone identification. Kids activities - Dino Dig, Youth Section games, Science Museum activities. Scout program for merit badge. Girl Scout program. Swap Area for inexpensive minerals, fossils and jewelry.; contact Scott Singleton, Houston Gem & Mineral Society, Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) ; show@hgms.org; Web site: hgms.org November MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society, Mesquite Rodeo Center Exhibit Hall; 1800 Rodeo Drive; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is $8, Children 3 and under are Free; Adults: $ & under: $ & under: FREE! Family of 4 or more: $20.00 Scouts & Leaders in uniform FREE! Rocks/Mineral Specimens Polished/Faceted Gems Fossils Lapidary Equipment Jewelry Supplies Games & Demonstrations Fluorescent Display Prizes & Silent Auction ; contact Darrell Harrison, P O Box , Dallas, TX , (214) ; e- mail: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net; Web site: December EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society, El Maida Auditorium; 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10 am- 6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; What will be there: Gems, Fossils, Minerals, Beads, Jewelry, Tools, Books, Equipment, Geode Cutting, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Raffle, and Demonstrations. ; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905, (877) ; gemcenter@aol.com 8

9 9 There seems to be some confusion on our part and the purpose of DGMS participation at the InterGem Show. Here are the original rules as of August 20, 2014 Any clarification Needs to be directed to Gerald Pennington Dallas Gem & Mineral Society Rules for demonstrating at the InterGem Show In order to qualify to participate in the DGMS booth at InterGem, members must: Be a member in good standing. Have attended at least 2 monthly meetings in the past 12 months. Help setup at InterGem on the Wednesday or Thursday before the InterGem Show. Demonstrate a skill learned or taught at DGMS. Members have the privilege to sell items made with the skills learned or taught at the club. InterGem for DGMS is not a swap meet, is not an opportunity to buy and resell goods. InterGem is a time for DGMS members to demonstrate the skills they learned and practice at DGMS, greet the public, explain our club operations, and invite the public to come look at our operations and join the Club. Melting Points Melting Points Metal Fahrenheit (f) Celsius (c) Aluminum Brass Bronze Cast Iron Copper Gold Lead Magnesium Nickel Silver Steel Tungsten Wrought Iron We will accept collections, single rocks, groups of rocks and anything related to rocks, anything of value related to rocks and rock hounding or jewelry. This includes books, maps, and photographs. You may include a minimum value if you wish. Donate now, donate often, and donate more, share with the next generation your passion. DGMS Has A need for ROCKS We have a need for Rock Donations for the SILENT AUCTION For THE DGMS Show in November. Zinc

10 SCFMS SHOW and CONVENTION MARK YOUR CALENDAR OCTOBER 23-25, 2015 AFMS/SCFMS COMBINED FEDERATION SHOW HOSTED BY THE AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY Are You interested in the Colorado field trip? July 31 To Aug.7th,

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12 12 TO: Dallas Gem and Mineral Society PO Box Dallas, TX Shop Phone (214) LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Arlington G&M Club, 1408 Gibbons, Arlington, 1st Tuesday, at 7:30 pm Cowtown Gem, Mineral & Glass Club, 3300 Bryant-Irving Road, Ft Worth, 2nd Tues., at 7:00 pm Dallas Bead Society, 4847 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX (The Point at C.C. Young), first Saturday, 10:30 am Dallas G&M Society, Plano Rd, off of Plano Rd, Dallas, 3rd Tuesday, at 7:00 pm Dallas Paleo Society, EMGI (Bldg H, Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln), 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 pm Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club, 3545 Bryan Avenue, Fort Worth, 4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm Lockheed-Martin Stone Steppers, 3400 Bryant-Irving Road, Fort Worth, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm Oak Cliff G&M Soc., Oak Cliff Unitarian Universalist Church 3839 W Kiest Blvd. Dallas, Texas th. Tuesday 7:00 Pleasant Oaks G&M Club, Garland Women's Bldg., 713 Austin, Garland, 1st Thursday, at 7:30 pm Meeting Date and Location Third Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Hall next to the shop off Plano Rd. (see map) Member of South Central Federation of Mineral Societies Affiliated With American Federation of Mineral Societies For members of DGMS only, The Rok Tok will Gladly announce your rock showings at art shows, museums, or libraries, etc.,