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

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1 1 RokTok.JULY, 2015 PROGRAM FOR MEETING The Gemstones of Sri Lanka Photo by Bill Henderson Look What s Inside 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 June 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

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, stone axes: Beginning Metal Smithing: Metal Silver Clay Class 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. July Sunshine Birthdays 7/5 Hilliard, Karyn 7/14 Sheppard, Joan 7/24 Waltz, Ethan 7/30 Pierce, Ernesto July Rain Report John Goodwin health issues

5 AMAZING MINERALS by Dan Costian 5 INCLUSIONS IN QUARTZ Part II: 1 psilomelane (Brazil); 2 hollandite (Madagascar); 3 jamesonite (unknown origin); 4 tourmaline (Brazil); 5 indicolite (Brazil); 6 cinnabar (CA); 7 stibnite and realgar (OR); 8 marcasite (CA); 9 hematite (South Africa); 10 hematite (Brazil); 11 goethite (Germany); 12 goethite (Brazil).

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

7 7 July Birthstones Source: Ruby There s no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July birthday. Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagination, and are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is a variety of the gems species corundum. It is harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means a ruby is durable enough for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is extremely rare, and the color of the gem is most important to its value. The most prized color is a medium or medium dark vivid red or slightly purplish red. If the gem is too light or has too much purple or orange, Bottom 2 photos <

8 Gem and Minerals Shows Around and Near Texas July 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: nd. Annual CERA Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Brookhaven College Technology Institute 10 am. To 6pm, Saturday, 10 am. 5pm. Sunday. For further information please contact Steve Shearin at steve.l.sherin@lmco.com or Melanie Gamble at or mgamble@dcccd.edu. 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 At The CERA Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Brookhaven College Technology Institute

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 You interested in the Colorado field trip July 31 To Aug.7th,

11 11 Notes from the Meeting of the board of directors Meeting of Board of Directors Dallas Gem and Mineral Society Lapidary Tock Shop June 13, :13 A.M. Call to Order by President Roll Call: Visitors: President, Harold Bowers 1 st Vice-President, Jim Senseman 2 nd Vice-President, David Pirnie Secretary, Burt Breedlove Show Chair, Darrell Harrison Editor Newsletter, Mike Andrews Reports: President: 1 st VP : 2 nd VP: 1. The recent field trip to Malvern, AR involved seven people and visited several sites, in spite of the recent heavy rains and high waters. 2. Some AR locations were not open due to various factors, so a future trip to the area for other sites is a possibility. 3. Looking into arranging for a BLM field certification program for DGMS members. 1. Update on the status of the upcoming Colorado trip for July 31-Aug Several speakers are committed for future meetings. 1. Shop is in good shape. All machines working. 2. The tray that goes under the coffee pot has disappeared need a new one. 3. The club logo on the door would be helpful for new people to identify our location. Secretary: Need to confirm who has paid for name tags but have not been ordered. Treasurer: $24K-plus bank balance. Making scheduled payments to the show venue. Show Chair: 1. 4 boxes of show cards have been printed and received for members to put out into the community. No USPS mailings this year. 2. Some s to vendors have gone into their spam folder and were not seen. Plan to hand out 2016 contracts to vendors at this year s show. Newsletter Editor: Have had requests to advertise in the Rok Tok. Treasurer suggested $25 per half-page. Adjourn: 10:58 A.M.

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 Dallas Gem and Mineral Society 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., for free. Commercial Advertising available at $25 per half page per month