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INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
California Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesAmerican Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesAmerican Lands Access AssociationKingston Lapidary Hull England
Affiliations
Sister Club
The Pocket Pegmatite is published monthly (except July and August)
20th of the month prior to the publication issue Anyone with an interest in minerals fossils lapidary gems or hand-crafted jewelry may join the Society Contact membershipsdmgorg The San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc is not and cannot be held responsible and liable for personal injuries for damage or loss of property at any meetings field trips classes shows or any event sponsored or recommended hereincopy 2016 San Diego Mineral and Gem Society Inc Non-commercial reprint permission given unless otherwise noted provided proper credit is given
Publication
Submission Deadline
Membership
Liability
Copyright
The mission of the San Diego Mineral and Gem Society Inc is to disseminate knowledge of mineralogy and earth sciences to encourage the study of these subjects to conduct classes in mineralogy and lapidary arts to conduct field trips for the collection and study of specimens to encourage interest in mineralogy and lapidary arts among young people and to procure and maintain a collection related to the earth sciences and lapidary arts
1770 Village PlaceSan Diego CA 92101-1651PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072attn Angela Cannon619-239-8812wwwsdmgorgeditorsdmgorginfosdmgorgadminsdmgorgmembershipsdmgorgSend to the Society mailing address
Street Address
Mailing Address(membership apps)
PhoneWebsite
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Official bulletin of the San Diego Mineral and Gem Society Inc
THE POCKET PEGMATITEDECEMBER 2016
CHRISTMAS ON THE PRADOaka DECEMBER NIGHTS
SDMG Open HouseFriday December 2 400 ndash 1100pm
Saturday December 3 noon ndash 1100pm
There is no General Meeting in December Instead SDMG will participate in the two-day celebration of Christmas on the Prado and host an Open House All of Balboa Park will welcome visitors to a festive holiday celebration with singers dancers and holiday foods Many of the parkrsquos Museums will stay open late and will offer free admission after 500pm
SDMG will give shop tours have a selling booth and demonstrate how to make wonderful things in our shop The Society provides the beverages and members bring holiday treats Itrsquos a fun time so look for the sign-up sheets in the classrooms and add YOUR name Anyone interested in helping to sell in our booth should contact Jim Parrish (infosdmgorg) Visit the SDMG website for more details at
httpwwwsdmgorgsdmg-publicevents2016december-nights
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US and with that San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society has two majorevents this month December Nights ndash formally known as Christmas on the Prado ndash is our first
event and this is basically for the public Jim Parrish Bob Hancock and Lois Lukasky and a band of SDMG elves will keep our building open to the public during the two nights of December 2nd amp 3rd There are sign-up sheets for the various jobs that need to be done Visit the SDMG website for more details at httpwwwsdmgorgsdmg-publicevents2016december-nights
The other event in December is our Annual Christmas Potluck amp Ornament Contest on December 19th It will be held in Room 101 Casa del Prado (across from the west side of the Natural History Museum Building) Chaired this year by SDMG instructor Rocio Bergum she has successfully run the last few holiday Potlucks Please contact her to assist at rociosdmgorg There will be information posted at the SDMG building See pg4 for details
There will not be a Board Meeting or General Meeting in December Yours truly presented the program at the November meeting A small band of dedicated SDMG members sloshed through rain winds the dark of night and traffic to attend The group enjoyed the slides of the recent AmericanNorthwest Show and Convention which was held in Albany Oregon this past summer Pictures courtesy of John Martin featured some of the famous Northwest agates and jaspers I brought slices of many of the items from my personal collection The phone cameras came out and pictures of the items were taken for comparison at the upcoming Quartzsite extravaganza ndash especially the Bruneau Jasper
Happy Holidays to you all
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEDecember 2016by Shirley Leeson
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
Bruneau jasper from Shirley Leesonrsquos collection
Top AFMS-NFMS Show and Convention 2016 Albany OR Photo John Martin Bottom Shirley Leeson brings some beautiful Northwest jasper and agate specimens to share from her own collection
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The General Meeting in October was a special demonstration presented by the Southwest Prospectors and Miners Association (SPMA) Due to stormy weather only 20 brave souls attended but their effort was rewarded with a really entertaining program SPMA President Brian Turner and Treasurer Brian Winters showed us how to pan for gold Because the audience was small we were able to get around the panning table and watch up close and personal how gold is really panned Many of us took the chance bought a gold pack and these extraordinary people taught us how to extract the gold from the sand and then packed the gold into small gold vials It was such fun that wersquore going to do it annually
The Southwest Prospectors and Miners Association demonstrate gold panning techniques and then let SDMG members try their hand at it Photos R Lafoon SPMA
To Andy Anderson who presided over the refreshment table and to the participants who brought something to share and to Jim Parrish who sold door prize tickets thanks a bunch for all you did ndash you rock
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Monday December 5 2016700pm SDMG Building
GSSD CELEBRATES THE SEASON with its annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction
For the party please bring finger-foods or desserts This is a great time of the year to be thankful and celebrate the many friendships we have developed over the years
In addition there will be a Silent Auction of any gem related items All can participate in the selling and the buying for this event
GEMOLOGICAL SOCIETYof SAN DIEGO
JUNIOR DIVISION NEWSSponsored by Lois Lukasky
and Marvin Dillard
Happy Holidays from the Juniors
WE HAD A GREAT TIME at the Gem Diego Show Several Juniors sold at our
selling booth and helped set up and take down Thank you so much to everyone who helped out at the show and donated items for the Juniors to sell You helped make it a great success this year
The 2nd and 3rd of December is Balboa Parkrsquos December Nights (Christmas on the Prado) Balboa Park will be decorated and open to the public Visitors will get a special opportunity to visit the museums and artistsrsquo studios in Spanish Village which will be open in the evenings There will be displays international food courts and holiday lights and cheer It is a great event for the whole family
At SDMGrsquos Open House there will be classes and demonstrations on Friday the 2nd starting at noon and on Saturday starting at 1000am The Juniors will have a Selling Table If you have donations for them to sell contact me ASAP
Please note that the regular Saturday Junior class will not be held on December 3rd Parking can be a challenge due to all the visitors so you may have to look for parking near the Zoo
Monday December 19th will be SDMGrsquos Christmas Potluck It starts at 500pm and dinner will be served at 600pm There will be a Silent Auction Door Prizes and special prizes for Christmas Decorations and a great feast Juniors and their parents are encouraged to participate It will be a fun time Hope to see you all there See details on pg 4
We appreciate all the donations and help given to the Juniors all year long Thank you very much from the Juniors
Lois LukaskyJunior Division Chairperson
IN A DEPARTURE from our historical schedule the next Mineral Division meeting will convene
in January A speaker has not yet been scheduled so look for meeting details in the January Pegmatite and donrsquot forget to save the date
Garry CannonMineral Division Chairman mindivsdmgorg
MINERAL DIVISIONGarry Cannon Chairman
Jim Parrish Treasurerand Door Prizes
Friday January 13 2016700pm SDMG Bldg
Classes on Holiday HiatusClasses will not be in session beginning Monday December 19 Classes will resume on Monday January 2 2017 If you need to contact an instructor or you have an inquiry about a class please email schoolsdmgorg Include the instructorrsquos name andor class day and time Donrsquot forget to include your contact information with the best time to reach you
This lsquonrsquo ThatGeneral Announcements
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Tis the SeasonHelping those whorsquove served
Hello all Rockhounds I will be collecting donations for the disabled
Veterans in Long Beach They have a lapidary program and need supplies Two veterans will be at the club on Dec 7th and 9th Come and meet them and bring your donations of materials
If you cannot make those dates let me know and we will work something out
ndashndash Dee Smith SDMG instructor
infosdmgorg
Wed December 7 430ndash9pm Fri December 9 930am ndash 3pm
SDMG LibrarySDMG Bldg
Andy Anderson
Hours 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays
Reference use onlyno lending at the present time
Access the catalog online at httpscloudcollectorzcomsdmgmerklibbooks
Who may use the LibraryMembership is not required to view the catalog but only SDMG members may come in and use
the reference library
We Need Volunteer Assistant LibrariansMembers willing to volunteer in the Library
will enable us to extend the hours of access
Contact Andy at aandersonsdmgorgif you can help out
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles CountySpecial Exhibition
beginning December 15 2016
A special exhibit featuring rare diamond jewelry goes on display on December 15th in the NHM Gem and Mineral Hall
Highlights include a violet diamond ring an orchid diamond ring a rainbow necklace and a pink diamond necklace
Rudy Lopez will give demonstrations on cabbing in coordination with the special exhibit
Please contact Rudy Lopez for detailsand museum contact information at
programsmineralsocalorg
Cabbing DemonstrationsBy Rudy Lopez
Wed December 28Wed January 4Sat January 7
10am - 3pm all three days
Photo David Leigh Ellis
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Join our 20+year tradition at the Christmas Potluck and deck the five-foot tall Yule tree made of felt with home-made ornaments made by our members This is a ROCK Christmas Ornament Contest so submit an entry that features elements of what our Society is all about beading silver work cabochons chunks of fossil fanciful desert roses wire wrap faceting minerals and well you get the idea Go crazymdashadd some glitter paint wings halos gingerbread and all the rest
Everyone Members guests kids grandparents second cousins etcRoom 101 in Casa del Prado (just across the street from the west entrance to the San Diego Natural History Museum) Look for all the rockhounds milling aboutFood Plus a Silent Auction Door Prizes and the Christmas Ornament Contest Tickets for the Door Prize drawing are $100 eachStarts at 400 pm We do our own Please come early to help deck the halls Served at 600 pm Did we mention there will be food (No oven available)Remember traffic and parking can be hectic so plan to leave a little early and try to arrive by 530 pm to be in time for setting up the serving line for dinner A hearty dish to serve at least eight people Bring something nice for a door prize if you wish to add to the ones the Society furnishes For the Silent Auction bring something to sell that is lapidary jewelry or rockmineral related (10 of selling prices goes to the Club)Ham turkey plates plastic cutlery napkins cups punch coffee hot water for tea and a pie or two
Who is welcome Where
Activities
Decorating Dinner
Reminder
Participants provide
SDMG provides
Winners will be showered with prizes First Place $10
Second Place $5Third Place $1
Now is the time for you to decidewhat you want to show this yearand hope it takes the top prize
Monday December 19 2016
Rocio Bergum ChairpersonLois Lukasky Ornament Contest Chairperson
SDMGrsquosANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
and ORNAMENT CONTEST
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RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
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Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
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Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
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The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
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CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
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FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
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SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
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Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
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Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
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This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
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ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
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Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
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EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
2San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US and with that San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society has two majorevents this month December Nights ndash formally known as Christmas on the Prado ndash is our first
event and this is basically for the public Jim Parrish Bob Hancock and Lois Lukasky and a band of SDMG elves will keep our building open to the public during the two nights of December 2nd amp 3rd There are sign-up sheets for the various jobs that need to be done Visit the SDMG website for more details at httpwwwsdmgorgsdmg-publicevents2016december-nights
The other event in December is our Annual Christmas Potluck amp Ornament Contest on December 19th It will be held in Room 101 Casa del Prado (across from the west side of the Natural History Museum Building) Chaired this year by SDMG instructor Rocio Bergum she has successfully run the last few holiday Potlucks Please contact her to assist at rociosdmgorg There will be information posted at the SDMG building See pg4 for details
There will not be a Board Meeting or General Meeting in December Yours truly presented the program at the November meeting A small band of dedicated SDMG members sloshed through rain winds the dark of night and traffic to attend The group enjoyed the slides of the recent AmericanNorthwest Show and Convention which was held in Albany Oregon this past summer Pictures courtesy of John Martin featured some of the famous Northwest agates and jaspers I brought slices of many of the items from my personal collection The phone cameras came out and pictures of the items were taken for comparison at the upcoming Quartzsite extravaganza ndash especially the Bruneau Jasper
Happy Holidays to you all
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEDecember 2016by Shirley Leeson
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
Bruneau jasper from Shirley Leesonrsquos collection
Top AFMS-NFMS Show and Convention 2016 Albany OR Photo John Martin Bottom Shirley Leeson brings some beautiful Northwest jasper and agate specimens to share from her own collection
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
3San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The General Meeting in October was a special demonstration presented by the Southwest Prospectors and Miners Association (SPMA) Due to stormy weather only 20 brave souls attended but their effort was rewarded with a really entertaining program SPMA President Brian Turner and Treasurer Brian Winters showed us how to pan for gold Because the audience was small we were able to get around the panning table and watch up close and personal how gold is really panned Many of us took the chance bought a gold pack and these extraordinary people taught us how to extract the gold from the sand and then packed the gold into small gold vials It was such fun that wersquore going to do it annually
The Southwest Prospectors and Miners Association demonstrate gold panning techniques and then let SDMG members try their hand at it Photos R Lafoon SPMA
To Andy Anderson who presided over the refreshment table and to the participants who brought something to share and to Jim Parrish who sold door prize tickets thanks a bunch for all you did ndash you rock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
4San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Monday December 5 2016700pm SDMG Building
GSSD CELEBRATES THE SEASON with its annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction
For the party please bring finger-foods or desserts This is a great time of the year to be thankful and celebrate the many friendships we have developed over the years
In addition there will be a Silent Auction of any gem related items All can participate in the selling and the buying for this event
GEMOLOGICAL SOCIETYof SAN DIEGO
JUNIOR DIVISION NEWSSponsored by Lois Lukasky
and Marvin Dillard
Happy Holidays from the Juniors
WE HAD A GREAT TIME at the Gem Diego Show Several Juniors sold at our
selling booth and helped set up and take down Thank you so much to everyone who helped out at the show and donated items for the Juniors to sell You helped make it a great success this year
The 2nd and 3rd of December is Balboa Parkrsquos December Nights (Christmas on the Prado) Balboa Park will be decorated and open to the public Visitors will get a special opportunity to visit the museums and artistsrsquo studios in Spanish Village which will be open in the evenings There will be displays international food courts and holiday lights and cheer It is a great event for the whole family
At SDMGrsquos Open House there will be classes and demonstrations on Friday the 2nd starting at noon and on Saturday starting at 1000am The Juniors will have a Selling Table If you have donations for them to sell contact me ASAP
Please note that the regular Saturday Junior class will not be held on December 3rd Parking can be a challenge due to all the visitors so you may have to look for parking near the Zoo
Monday December 19th will be SDMGrsquos Christmas Potluck It starts at 500pm and dinner will be served at 600pm There will be a Silent Auction Door Prizes and special prizes for Christmas Decorations and a great feast Juniors and their parents are encouraged to participate It will be a fun time Hope to see you all there See details on pg 4
We appreciate all the donations and help given to the Juniors all year long Thank you very much from the Juniors
Lois LukaskyJunior Division Chairperson
IN A DEPARTURE from our historical schedule the next Mineral Division meeting will convene
in January A speaker has not yet been scheduled so look for meeting details in the January Pegmatite and donrsquot forget to save the date
Garry CannonMineral Division Chairman mindivsdmgorg
MINERAL DIVISIONGarry Cannon Chairman
Jim Parrish Treasurerand Door Prizes
Friday January 13 2016700pm SDMG Bldg
Classes on Holiday HiatusClasses will not be in session beginning Monday December 19 Classes will resume on Monday January 2 2017 If you need to contact an instructor or you have an inquiry about a class please email schoolsdmgorg Include the instructorrsquos name andor class day and time Donrsquot forget to include your contact information with the best time to reach you
This lsquonrsquo ThatGeneral Announcements
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
5San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Tis the SeasonHelping those whorsquove served
Hello all Rockhounds I will be collecting donations for the disabled
Veterans in Long Beach They have a lapidary program and need supplies Two veterans will be at the club on Dec 7th and 9th Come and meet them and bring your donations of materials
If you cannot make those dates let me know and we will work something out
ndashndash Dee Smith SDMG instructor
infosdmgorg
Wed December 7 430ndash9pm Fri December 9 930am ndash 3pm
SDMG LibrarySDMG Bldg
Andy Anderson
Hours 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays
Reference use onlyno lending at the present time
Access the catalog online at httpscloudcollectorzcomsdmgmerklibbooks
Who may use the LibraryMembership is not required to view the catalog but only SDMG members may come in and use
the reference library
We Need Volunteer Assistant LibrariansMembers willing to volunteer in the Library
will enable us to extend the hours of access
Contact Andy at aandersonsdmgorgif you can help out
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles CountySpecial Exhibition
beginning December 15 2016
A special exhibit featuring rare diamond jewelry goes on display on December 15th in the NHM Gem and Mineral Hall
Highlights include a violet diamond ring an orchid diamond ring a rainbow necklace and a pink diamond necklace
Rudy Lopez will give demonstrations on cabbing in coordination with the special exhibit
Please contact Rudy Lopez for detailsand museum contact information at
programsmineralsocalorg
Cabbing DemonstrationsBy Rudy Lopez
Wed December 28Wed January 4Sat January 7
10am - 3pm all three days
Photo David Leigh Ellis
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
6San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Join our 20+year tradition at the Christmas Potluck and deck the five-foot tall Yule tree made of felt with home-made ornaments made by our members This is a ROCK Christmas Ornament Contest so submit an entry that features elements of what our Society is all about beading silver work cabochons chunks of fossil fanciful desert roses wire wrap faceting minerals and well you get the idea Go crazymdashadd some glitter paint wings halos gingerbread and all the rest
Everyone Members guests kids grandparents second cousins etcRoom 101 in Casa del Prado (just across the street from the west entrance to the San Diego Natural History Museum) Look for all the rockhounds milling aboutFood Plus a Silent Auction Door Prizes and the Christmas Ornament Contest Tickets for the Door Prize drawing are $100 eachStarts at 400 pm We do our own Please come early to help deck the halls Served at 600 pm Did we mention there will be food (No oven available)Remember traffic and parking can be hectic so plan to leave a little early and try to arrive by 530 pm to be in time for setting up the serving line for dinner A hearty dish to serve at least eight people Bring something nice for a door prize if you wish to add to the ones the Society furnishes For the Silent Auction bring something to sell that is lapidary jewelry or rockmineral related (10 of selling prices goes to the Club)Ham turkey plates plastic cutlery napkins cups punch coffee hot water for tea and a pie or two
Who is welcome Where
Activities
Decorating Dinner
Reminder
Participants provide
SDMG provides
Winners will be showered with prizes First Place $10
Second Place $5Third Place $1
Now is the time for you to decidewhat you want to show this yearand hope it takes the top prize
Monday December 19 2016
Rocio Bergum ChairpersonLois Lukasky Ornament Contest Chairperson
SDMGrsquosANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
and ORNAMENT CONTEST
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
7San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
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2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
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FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
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TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
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THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
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wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
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Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
3San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The General Meeting in October was a special demonstration presented by the Southwest Prospectors and Miners Association (SPMA) Due to stormy weather only 20 brave souls attended but their effort was rewarded with a really entertaining program SPMA President Brian Turner and Treasurer Brian Winters showed us how to pan for gold Because the audience was small we were able to get around the panning table and watch up close and personal how gold is really panned Many of us took the chance bought a gold pack and these extraordinary people taught us how to extract the gold from the sand and then packed the gold into small gold vials It was such fun that wersquore going to do it annually
The Southwest Prospectors and Miners Association demonstrate gold panning techniques and then let SDMG members try their hand at it Photos R Lafoon SPMA
To Andy Anderson who presided over the refreshment table and to the participants who brought something to share and to Jim Parrish who sold door prize tickets thanks a bunch for all you did ndash you rock
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4San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Monday December 5 2016700pm SDMG Building
GSSD CELEBRATES THE SEASON with its annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction
For the party please bring finger-foods or desserts This is a great time of the year to be thankful and celebrate the many friendships we have developed over the years
In addition there will be a Silent Auction of any gem related items All can participate in the selling and the buying for this event
GEMOLOGICAL SOCIETYof SAN DIEGO
JUNIOR DIVISION NEWSSponsored by Lois Lukasky
and Marvin Dillard
Happy Holidays from the Juniors
WE HAD A GREAT TIME at the Gem Diego Show Several Juniors sold at our
selling booth and helped set up and take down Thank you so much to everyone who helped out at the show and donated items for the Juniors to sell You helped make it a great success this year
The 2nd and 3rd of December is Balboa Parkrsquos December Nights (Christmas on the Prado) Balboa Park will be decorated and open to the public Visitors will get a special opportunity to visit the museums and artistsrsquo studios in Spanish Village which will be open in the evenings There will be displays international food courts and holiday lights and cheer It is a great event for the whole family
At SDMGrsquos Open House there will be classes and demonstrations on Friday the 2nd starting at noon and on Saturday starting at 1000am The Juniors will have a Selling Table If you have donations for them to sell contact me ASAP
Please note that the regular Saturday Junior class will not be held on December 3rd Parking can be a challenge due to all the visitors so you may have to look for parking near the Zoo
Monday December 19th will be SDMGrsquos Christmas Potluck It starts at 500pm and dinner will be served at 600pm There will be a Silent Auction Door Prizes and special prizes for Christmas Decorations and a great feast Juniors and their parents are encouraged to participate It will be a fun time Hope to see you all there See details on pg 4
We appreciate all the donations and help given to the Juniors all year long Thank you very much from the Juniors
Lois LukaskyJunior Division Chairperson
IN A DEPARTURE from our historical schedule the next Mineral Division meeting will convene
in January A speaker has not yet been scheduled so look for meeting details in the January Pegmatite and donrsquot forget to save the date
Garry CannonMineral Division Chairman mindivsdmgorg
MINERAL DIVISIONGarry Cannon Chairman
Jim Parrish Treasurerand Door Prizes
Friday January 13 2016700pm SDMG Bldg
Classes on Holiday HiatusClasses will not be in session beginning Monday December 19 Classes will resume on Monday January 2 2017 If you need to contact an instructor or you have an inquiry about a class please email schoolsdmgorg Include the instructorrsquos name andor class day and time Donrsquot forget to include your contact information with the best time to reach you
This lsquonrsquo ThatGeneral Announcements
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5San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Tis the SeasonHelping those whorsquove served
Hello all Rockhounds I will be collecting donations for the disabled
Veterans in Long Beach They have a lapidary program and need supplies Two veterans will be at the club on Dec 7th and 9th Come and meet them and bring your donations of materials
If you cannot make those dates let me know and we will work something out
ndashndash Dee Smith SDMG instructor
infosdmgorg
Wed December 7 430ndash9pm Fri December 9 930am ndash 3pm
SDMG LibrarySDMG Bldg
Andy Anderson
Hours 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays
Reference use onlyno lending at the present time
Access the catalog online at httpscloudcollectorzcomsdmgmerklibbooks
Who may use the LibraryMembership is not required to view the catalog but only SDMG members may come in and use
the reference library
We Need Volunteer Assistant LibrariansMembers willing to volunteer in the Library
will enable us to extend the hours of access
Contact Andy at aandersonsdmgorgif you can help out
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles CountySpecial Exhibition
beginning December 15 2016
A special exhibit featuring rare diamond jewelry goes on display on December 15th in the NHM Gem and Mineral Hall
Highlights include a violet diamond ring an orchid diamond ring a rainbow necklace and a pink diamond necklace
Rudy Lopez will give demonstrations on cabbing in coordination with the special exhibit
Please contact Rudy Lopez for detailsand museum contact information at
programsmineralsocalorg
Cabbing DemonstrationsBy Rudy Lopez
Wed December 28Wed January 4Sat January 7
10am - 3pm all three days
Photo David Leigh Ellis
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6San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Join our 20+year tradition at the Christmas Potluck and deck the five-foot tall Yule tree made of felt with home-made ornaments made by our members This is a ROCK Christmas Ornament Contest so submit an entry that features elements of what our Society is all about beading silver work cabochons chunks of fossil fanciful desert roses wire wrap faceting minerals and well you get the idea Go crazymdashadd some glitter paint wings halos gingerbread and all the rest
Everyone Members guests kids grandparents second cousins etcRoom 101 in Casa del Prado (just across the street from the west entrance to the San Diego Natural History Museum) Look for all the rockhounds milling aboutFood Plus a Silent Auction Door Prizes and the Christmas Ornament Contest Tickets for the Door Prize drawing are $100 eachStarts at 400 pm We do our own Please come early to help deck the halls Served at 600 pm Did we mention there will be food (No oven available)Remember traffic and parking can be hectic so plan to leave a little early and try to arrive by 530 pm to be in time for setting up the serving line for dinner A hearty dish to serve at least eight people Bring something nice for a door prize if you wish to add to the ones the Society furnishes For the Silent Auction bring something to sell that is lapidary jewelry or rockmineral related (10 of selling prices goes to the Club)Ham turkey plates plastic cutlery napkins cups punch coffee hot water for tea and a pie or two
Who is welcome Where
Activities
Decorating Dinner
Reminder
Participants provide
SDMG provides
Winners will be showered with prizes First Place $10
Second Place $5Third Place $1
Now is the time for you to decidewhat you want to show this yearand hope it takes the top prize
Monday December 19 2016
Rocio Bergum ChairpersonLois Lukasky Ornament Contest Chairperson
SDMGrsquosANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
and ORNAMENT CONTEST
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7San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
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8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
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Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
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10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
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11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
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SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
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14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
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16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
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18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
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OM
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EN
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M M
INE
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LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
4San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Monday December 5 2016700pm SDMG Building
GSSD CELEBRATES THE SEASON with its annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction
For the party please bring finger-foods or desserts This is a great time of the year to be thankful and celebrate the many friendships we have developed over the years
In addition there will be a Silent Auction of any gem related items All can participate in the selling and the buying for this event
GEMOLOGICAL SOCIETYof SAN DIEGO
JUNIOR DIVISION NEWSSponsored by Lois Lukasky
and Marvin Dillard
Happy Holidays from the Juniors
WE HAD A GREAT TIME at the Gem Diego Show Several Juniors sold at our
selling booth and helped set up and take down Thank you so much to everyone who helped out at the show and donated items for the Juniors to sell You helped make it a great success this year
The 2nd and 3rd of December is Balboa Parkrsquos December Nights (Christmas on the Prado) Balboa Park will be decorated and open to the public Visitors will get a special opportunity to visit the museums and artistsrsquo studios in Spanish Village which will be open in the evenings There will be displays international food courts and holiday lights and cheer It is a great event for the whole family
At SDMGrsquos Open House there will be classes and demonstrations on Friday the 2nd starting at noon and on Saturday starting at 1000am The Juniors will have a Selling Table If you have donations for them to sell contact me ASAP
Please note that the regular Saturday Junior class will not be held on December 3rd Parking can be a challenge due to all the visitors so you may have to look for parking near the Zoo
Monday December 19th will be SDMGrsquos Christmas Potluck It starts at 500pm and dinner will be served at 600pm There will be a Silent Auction Door Prizes and special prizes for Christmas Decorations and a great feast Juniors and their parents are encouraged to participate It will be a fun time Hope to see you all there See details on pg 4
We appreciate all the donations and help given to the Juniors all year long Thank you very much from the Juniors
Lois LukaskyJunior Division Chairperson
IN A DEPARTURE from our historical schedule the next Mineral Division meeting will convene
in January A speaker has not yet been scheduled so look for meeting details in the January Pegmatite and donrsquot forget to save the date
Garry CannonMineral Division Chairman mindivsdmgorg
MINERAL DIVISIONGarry Cannon Chairman
Jim Parrish Treasurerand Door Prizes
Friday January 13 2016700pm SDMG Bldg
Classes on Holiday HiatusClasses will not be in session beginning Monday December 19 Classes will resume on Monday January 2 2017 If you need to contact an instructor or you have an inquiry about a class please email schoolsdmgorg Include the instructorrsquos name andor class day and time Donrsquot forget to include your contact information with the best time to reach you
This lsquonrsquo ThatGeneral Announcements
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
5San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Tis the SeasonHelping those whorsquove served
Hello all Rockhounds I will be collecting donations for the disabled
Veterans in Long Beach They have a lapidary program and need supplies Two veterans will be at the club on Dec 7th and 9th Come and meet them and bring your donations of materials
If you cannot make those dates let me know and we will work something out
ndashndash Dee Smith SDMG instructor
infosdmgorg
Wed December 7 430ndash9pm Fri December 9 930am ndash 3pm
SDMG LibrarySDMG Bldg
Andy Anderson
Hours 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays
Reference use onlyno lending at the present time
Access the catalog online at httpscloudcollectorzcomsdmgmerklibbooks
Who may use the LibraryMembership is not required to view the catalog but only SDMG members may come in and use
the reference library
We Need Volunteer Assistant LibrariansMembers willing to volunteer in the Library
will enable us to extend the hours of access
Contact Andy at aandersonsdmgorgif you can help out
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles CountySpecial Exhibition
beginning December 15 2016
A special exhibit featuring rare diamond jewelry goes on display on December 15th in the NHM Gem and Mineral Hall
Highlights include a violet diamond ring an orchid diamond ring a rainbow necklace and a pink diamond necklace
Rudy Lopez will give demonstrations on cabbing in coordination with the special exhibit
Please contact Rudy Lopez for detailsand museum contact information at
programsmineralsocalorg
Cabbing DemonstrationsBy Rudy Lopez
Wed December 28Wed January 4Sat January 7
10am - 3pm all three days
Photo David Leigh Ellis
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
6San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Join our 20+year tradition at the Christmas Potluck and deck the five-foot tall Yule tree made of felt with home-made ornaments made by our members This is a ROCK Christmas Ornament Contest so submit an entry that features elements of what our Society is all about beading silver work cabochons chunks of fossil fanciful desert roses wire wrap faceting minerals and well you get the idea Go crazymdashadd some glitter paint wings halos gingerbread and all the rest
Everyone Members guests kids grandparents second cousins etcRoom 101 in Casa del Prado (just across the street from the west entrance to the San Diego Natural History Museum) Look for all the rockhounds milling aboutFood Plus a Silent Auction Door Prizes and the Christmas Ornament Contest Tickets for the Door Prize drawing are $100 eachStarts at 400 pm We do our own Please come early to help deck the halls Served at 600 pm Did we mention there will be food (No oven available)Remember traffic and parking can be hectic so plan to leave a little early and try to arrive by 530 pm to be in time for setting up the serving line for dinner A hearty dish to serve at least eight people Bring something nice for a door prize if you wish to add to the ones the Society furnishes For the Silent Auction bring something to sell that is lapidary jewelry or rockmineral related (10 of selling prices goes to the Club)Ham turkey plates plastic cutlery napkins cups punch coffee hot water for tea and a pie or two
Who is welcome Where
Activities
Decorating Dinner
Reminder
Participants provide
SDMG provides
Winners will be showered with prizes First Place $10
Second Place $5Third Place $1
Now is the time for you to decidewhat you want to show this yearand hope it takes the top prize
Monday December 19 2016
Rocio Bergum ChairpersonLois Lukasky Ornament Contest Chairperson
SDMGrsquosANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
and ORNAMENT CONTEST
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
7San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
5San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Tis the SeasonHelping those whorsquove served
Hello all Rockhounds I will be collecting donations for the disabled
Veterans in Long Beach They have a lapidary program and need supplies Two veterans will be at the club on Dec 7th and 9th Come and meet them and bring your donations of materials
If you cannot make those dates let me know and we will work something out
ndashndash Dee Smith SDMG instructor
infosdmgorg
Wed December 7 430ndash9pm Fri December 9 930am ndash 3pm
SDMG LibrarySDMG Bldg
Andy Anderson
Hours 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays
Reference use onlyno lending at the present time
Access the catalog online at httpscloudcollectorzcomsdmgmerklibbooks
Who may use the LibraryMembership is not required to view the catalog but only SDMG members may come in and use
the reference library
We Need Volunteer Assistant LibrariansMembers willing to volunteer in the Library
will enable us to extend the hours of access
Contact Andy at aandersonsdmgorgif you can help out
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles CountySpecial Exhibition
beginning December 15 2016
A special exhibit featuring rare diamond jewelry goes on display on December 15th in the NHM Gem and Mineral Hall
Highlights include a violet diamond ring an orchid diamond ring a rainbow necklace and a pink diamond necklace
Rudy Lopez will give demonstrations on cabbing in coordination with the special exhibit
Please contact Rudy Lopez for detailsand museum contact information at
programsmineralsocalorg
Cabbing DemonstrationsBy Rudy Lopez
Wed December 28Wed January 4Sat January 7
10am - 3pm all three days
Photo David Leigh Ellis
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
6San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Join our 20+year tradition at the Christmas Potluck and deck the five-foot tall Yule tree made of felt with home-made ornaments made by our members This is a ROCK Christmas Ornament Contest so submit an entry that features elements of what our Society is all about beading silver work cabochons chunks of fossil fanciful desert roses wire wrap faceting minerals and well you get the idea Go crazymdashadd some glitter paint wings halos gingerbread and all the rest
Everyone Members guests kids grandparents second cousins etcRoom 101 in Casa del Prado (just across the street from the west entrance to the San Diego Natural History Museum) Look for all the rockhounds milling aboutFood Plus a Silent Auction Door Prizes and the Christmas Ornament Contest Tickets for the Door Prize drawing are $100 eachStarts at 400 pm We do our own Please come early to help deck the halls Served at 600 pm Did we mention there will be food (No oven available)Remember traffic and parking can be hectic so plan to leave a little early and try to arrive by 530 pm to be in time for setting up the serving line for dinner A hearty dish to serve at least eight people Bring something nice for a door prize if you wish to add to the ones the Society furnishes For the Silent Auction bring something to sell that is lapidary jewelry or rockmineral related (10 of selling prices goes to the Club)Ham turkey plates plastic cutlery napkins cups punch coffee hot water for tea and a pie or two
Who is welcome Where
Activities
Decorating Dinner
Reminder
Participants provide
SDMG provides
Winners will be showered with prizes First Place $10
Second Place $5Third Place $1
Now is the time for you to decidewhat you want to show this yearand hope it takes the top prize
Monday December 19 2016
Rocio Bergum ChairpersonLois Lukasky Ornament Contest Chairperson
SDMGrsquosANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
and ORNAMENT CONTEST
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
7San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
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CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
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SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
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ELFT
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UA
L SINK
AN
KA
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POSIU
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LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
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ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
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ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
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Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
6San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Join our 20+year tradition at the Christmas Potluck and deck the five-foot tall Yule tree made of felt with home-made ornaments made by our members This is a ROCK Christmas Ornament Contest so submit an entry that features elements of what our Society is all about beading silver work cabochons chunks of fossil fanciful desert roses wire wrap faceting minerals and well you get the idea Go crazymdashadd some glitter paint wings halos gingerbread and all the rest
Everyone Members guests kids grandparents second cousins etcRoom 101 in Casa del Prado (just across the street from the west entrance to the San Diego Natural History Museum) Look for all the rockhounds milling aboutFood Plus a Silent Auction Door Prizes and the Christmas Ornament Contest Tickets for the Door Prize drawing are $100 eachStarts at 400 pm We do our own Please come early to help deck the halls Served at 600 pm Did we mention there will be food (No oven available)Remember traffic and parking can be hectic so plan to leave a little early and try to arrive by 530 pm to be in time for setting up the serving line for dinner A hearty dish to serve at least eight people Bring something nice for a door prize if you wish to add to the ones the Society furnishes For the Silent Auction bring something to sell that is lapidary jewelry or rockmineral related (10 of selling prices goes to the Club)Ham turkey plates plastic cutlery napkins cups punch coffee hot water for tea and a pie or two
Who is welcome Where
Activities
Decorating Dinner
Reminder
Participants provide
SDMG provides
Winners will be showered with prizes First Place $10
Second Place $5Third Place $1
Now is the time for you to decidewhat you want to show this yearand hope it takes the top prize
Monday December 19 2016
Rocio Bergum ChairpersonLois Lukasky Ornament Contest Chairperson
SDMGrsquosANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
and ORNAMENT CONTEST
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7San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
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8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
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10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
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MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
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11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
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SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
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14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
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16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
7San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
RIDE rsquoEM COWBOY (And cowgirl too) HOW THE WEST WAS FUN is the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair Push back those Stetsons and Resistols
scratch your forehead and start planning your exhibits
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRGEMS MINERALS amp JEWELRY DEPT
by Anne Schafer Coordinator
Based on exhibitor responses to our questionnairesthe new classes for 2017 are
Mineral of the Year Lead Family Minerals Fossil of the Year TrilobitesNew Fossil Class One marine fossil Fair Theme Jewelry 1 ldquoHow the West was Funrdquo Fair Theme Jewelry 2 Handmade Bola TieCarryover Jewelry Class Steampunk Jewelry
Got questions ContactAnne Schafer Fair Coordinator
sdfairsdmgorg
Beaders There has been a change for 2017 The beading classes in the Gems amp Minerals Dept have been consolidated with and moved to the Home and Hobby Dept
THE SCHEDULEBrochures availableOnline entry opens
Entry deadlineEntry delivery
First day of FairExhibitor Appreciation
Last day of FairExhibit pickup
Mid-February
Early March
Friday April 28 at 1159 pm
Saturday and Sunday May 27-28 from 9 am to 6 pm
Friday June 2 Gate opens at 4 pm
Wednesday June 7 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday July 4
Thursday July 6 9 am to 8 pm
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
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14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
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16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
8San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Gem Diego Show 2016Bob Hancock Show Chairman
THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who were involved in putting on the 2016 Gem Diego Show It was a great success both in terms of club member and
dealer participation and in terms of items sold through the club booth The club booth sales exceeded previous years records quite substantially The many volunteers whom we call ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo were directly responsible for making everything happen The many individuals who signed up to work during show set-up and show breakdown members who exhibited members who demonstrated and members who worked the show worked security made sales sold door prize tickets and finally the members who preformed the myriad jobs necessary for the show are the key to our success
Looking around during show set up and breakdown I saw workers busy everywhere doing all of the various and sundry jobs necessary to make it all happen We had our lifters and loaders pushers and pullers table skirters and tapers all working in unison and on schedule to ready the exhibit case assembly and wiring
During the show our demonstrators worked at their stations talking with visitors explaining to them how we perform our various forms of lapidary stone cutting sphere making rock carving chaffing and repousse or gem identification or wire wrapping We had a resident geologist on hand to identify strange minerals and our interactive junior science-geology
A BIG thank you to Garry Cannon for taking over coordinating the dealers This year they attracted lots of visitors with great values on a terrific range and variety of minerals gems jewelry and gem-mineral themed gifts Lapidary and jewelry artists found a trove of faceting carving and cabbing rough and also tools and books Heaps of thanks to our loyal Gem and Mineral Dealers who make Gem Diego the best gem and mineral show in San Diego
bull The Rock Farm ndash rock carvings minerals more
bull John E Garsow Gems amp Minerals ndash minerals fossils facet rough
bull Prentiss and Dorothy Campbell ndash faceting materials
bull Ariana Gems ndash lapis lazuli amp Afghan handcrafts
bull Joanrsquos Collectionbull Hafid Aboubker ndash Moroccan Fossils amp
Mineralsbull Dragon Minerals ndash minerals amp lapidary
bull Majesta M A-Z Jewelry Supplybull Gem Guru ndash lapidary gifts more
bull Earthrsquos Treasures ndash fine minerals gems
bull Merkrsquos Jadebull Rock Geeks ndash John Frey bull Eric Rosebull Vance Gems
and fossil program to provide basic earth science education for Juniors as well as adults Our Junior Booth was well stocked with low cost items for Juniors and information was made available to kids on how to get started in lapidary hobbies
Volunteer workers off loading cases from truck Tom Bickford Andy Anderson Jim Stafford Wes Farmer and Dave Smith Photo Bob Hancock
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
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Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
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UA
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LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
Top Jackie Leverone accepts the Jaguar Trophy for 2016 Photo Bob HancockBottom Jackie Leveronersquos award-winning display case Photo Jim Parrish
Right top A crush of shoppers at the Club booth Photo Jim ParrishRight middle The facetersrsquo display featuring a carnet lent by Steve Dente Photo Jim ParrishRight bottom Robin and Gerry at the Gem Guru booth Photo Lisbet Thoresen
9San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
The Jaguar TrophyThis award is presented by the Society President to the SDMG member who enters the most beautiful case of their own work at the Gem Diego Show The award was conceived by Ron Willis our English member after he visited our show in 1987 He made the trophy for using English walnut and marble The winner for 2016 was Jackie Leverone for her display case of chased metalwork and repousseacute
I wish to thank all of the individuals who made this show possible and express a hearty ldquowell donerdquo to ldquoThe Cast of Thousandsrdquo
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
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MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
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EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
10San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
CFMS Directors Meeting
November 12 2016Visalia CA
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
FIFTY-ONE CLUBS WERE REPRESENTED at the Fall business meeting of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies Inc A new slate of officers was introduced They will officially take their posts on January 1 2017 The new officers are Margaret Kolaczyk President Marcia Goetz Secretary Jennifer Haley 1st Vice President Al Bolshazy Treasurer and Tony Fender 2nd Vice President Look for a full report on the Fall meeting in the January issue of the CFMS newsletter Below are some highlights
Kudos to outgoing president John Martin who has worked tirelessly on behalf of CFMS especially on public lands access issues Among his last official duties John appointed Mike Hunerlach Chairman of PLAC-Central noting that it is the first time in many years that all California regional committee chairmanships have been filled Mike is going to be a tremendous asset to the Rockhound community As a geologist with more than 35-yearsrsquo experience working
for the Forest Service and BLM he helped write the book ndash literally ndash on land use administration and he has testified before congressional committees on public lands use policy His appointment could not be more timely He will be an effective rockhound advocate as Californians see sweeping land use amendments being implemented under DRECP guidelines and the Planning 20 initiative currently being drafted in Washington DC
The Ventura Gem amp Mineral Society (VGMS) will be hosting the joint AFMSndashCFMS Show and Convention June 9ndash11 2017 The theme is ldquoVentura Rocks the Nationrdquo and that is not an understatement Led by VGMS President and Show Chair Diane Cook the club is revved up and preparing to put on a really great show Ventura club members at the Visalia meeting put on a wildly entertaining karaoke performance of the Beach Boys ldquoSurfinrsquo USArdquo to get everyone in the mood and stoke expectations for a memorable show at the Ventura Fairgrounds
Photo courtesy ALAA VGMS promotes the AFMGs-CFMS Show and Convention at CFMS meeting in Visalia Photo courtesy VGMS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
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SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
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wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
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SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
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TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
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D U
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OM
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N G
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M M
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LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
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ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
11San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SDMG is contemplating arranging a day-long caravan by train for our members Itrsquos a pretty ride along the coast and fairgoers can avoid the traffic and parking hassles by going AmTrak The CFMS show come to a Southern California venue only once every seven years ndash another reason the 2017 show is not to be missed
Snapshot of VGMSThe Ventura Club is nothing if not outgoing President Diane Cook leads a very active board and warm community of members The club sponsors many field trips that welcome members of other CFMS-affilated clubs (including SDMG)
Jim Brace-Thompson seems to be involved in everything He chairs Education and Community Outreach with a big emphasis placed on youth engagement Just this year VGMS created the Pebble Pup Club and its growing by leaps and bounds Jim has put out the word that he would like to profile enthusiastic and precocious Pups in other clubs to encourage budding geologists mineralogists and rockhounds Get a message to Jim at infovgmsorg
VGMS editor Angela Brown produces a first-rate bulletin Rockhound Rambling which unfailingly features articles on every topic to appeal to wide-ranging interests
Therersquos so much more to VGMS ndash wersquove barely scratched the touchstone Check it out ndash therersquos always a lot of exciting things going on
Lisbet Thoresen CFMS Chair PLACndashSouth and public lands representative of SDMG made a presentation at the Visalia meeting on the Mojave Trails National Monument (NFNM) She explained that SDMG and CFMS is preparing a joint comment letter on the Management Plan and she invited CFMS-affiliate clubs and other non-profits educational and professional organizations to sign onto the letter when the final draft is ready (eta late February 2017) Community participation will lend authority to the importance we attach to preserving Rockhounding in the new national monument
Lisbet advised the audience members that she would reach out to them by late February 2017 and would ask each club representative to take the final draft comment letter to their boards for sign-on approval After the presentation Shirley Leeson asked for a show of hands committing to signing the letter The presentationcomment letter got an overwhelming show of support but President-elect Margaret Kolaczyk said ldquoGet a picturerdquo so everyone would be held to account
Lisbet distributed a printed flyer that lists the simple three-step call-to-action on how Rockhounds can help her help them Itrsquos available in PDF format online at
httpsgoogltnxeRY (short url)Distribution of the flyer far and wide is encouraged
A reference document in PDF format has also been prepared It lists resources and current information about MTNM It too has been posted on the SDMG website (and is updated frequently)
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdfPlease feel free to distributelink to it
Finally Lisbetrsquos talk featured a brief discussion about the National Monument designation in general and its application to Mojave Trails specifically Many rockhounds reflexively criticize the designation but given the alternative ndash proliferation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Californiarsquos deserts ndash it may be the only way to preserve Rockhounding on public lands which otherwise may be vulnerable to development Lisbetrsquos presentation is available on the SDMG website at
httpsgooglZefnKs (short url)
Credits Jim Brace-Thompson for the theme and Brett Bednorz for the logo design
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
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13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
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D U
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MO
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LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
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Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
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ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 24-25 2017
BLM Field Tour ampCalifornia Desert District
Advisory Council (DAC) meetingThis meeting will be an important updating of the Management Plan for Mojave Trails National Monument and major federal land use planning efforts Rockhounds donrsquot miss this meeting Put the dates on your calendar
Location Needles (tentative venue TBA)
For more information contactStephen RazoBLM California Desert District External Affairs951-697-5217 or srazoblmgov
12San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Articles reports calls to action announcements amp updates
on the MTNM Management PlanGem-mineral clubs and rockhound advocates
are welcome to re-publishcross-post resources published under SDMGrsquos byline
Got questionscomments Contact Lisbet Thoresen (editorsdmgorg)
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)
Resources for Rockhoundsupdated frequently check back often
wwwsdmgorgcalnatmonumentsmtnmpdf
Stay current with Newsbytes
The BLM California newsletter
HELP US HELP ROCKHOUNDSLetrsquos show BLM that we are a large community
committed to universal Rockhound valuesapplicable in all public lands
Sign onto the joint comment letter on the MTNM Management Plan
prepared by San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society and California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mojave Trails National Monument (MTNM)Collecting areas and routes
must be written into the Management Planfor Rockhounding to be allowed in the future
Sites not explicitly included in the Plan will be excluded
A draft comment letter for MTNM will be readyfor your club to review in early 2017
What we are asking you to do (3 easy steps)
1 Reach out to us so we have your email address and encourage your friends to do so also Contact Lisbet Thoresen ndash editorsdmgorg
2 We will email a PDF of the draft letter to you when it is ready for your club to review Take the SDMG-CFMS letter to your board for approval ASAP
3 Upon approval email Lisbet (editorsdmgorg) your club contact info to add to the letter
Cluborgschool nameOfficer name and tilte (usually club president)Number of members in your clubClub mailing address
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
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D U
NC
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LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
13San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
In attendance President Shirley Leeson and Board members Andy Anderson Bob Hancock John Kruzel Lois Lukasky Wayne Moorhead Jim Parrish Ellen Riceman Anne Schafer Dave Smith Dee Smith Jennifer Stapp and Jill Williamson A quorum was present Excused Garry Cannon and Sally Parrish Absent Donna Beers Rocio Bergum Tim Bickford Doug Peeler and Paul Williams Guest Letty Evans and Rich YarbroughPresident Shirley Leeson has been working with the Spanish Village President and the Cityrsquos Park and Recreation Dept on several areas -- get potholes fixed -- contact SDGampE to get meter for SDMG -- bands for patio events to set up in middle or on south end when SDMG has meetingsShirley relayed that with the influx of homeless an escort to the restrooms after dark is advisable Membership Total membership as of this date is 591 including 28 honorary and life members as well as 38 Junior membersJuniors Lois Lukasky reported good attendance in Junior class and that Juniors are enjoying making cabs Show exhibit to consist of cabs and wire wrap Lois may merge the April 2017 Mineral Division meeting with the Juniorsrsquo hosted General Meeting in the springSchool Director Wayne Moorhead reported that the new diamond wheels have been installed Replacement squirters are located near the tool box please swap a clean squirter for a plugged squirter to extend the life of the new wheels The arbor for the trim saw is out for repair Wayne requested instructors to please callemail him with any problems A new regulator for the acetylene tank was donated by Denny Turner School Liaison Bob Hancock reported that the digital head for the V-5 faceting machine is experiencing intermittent power problems LuAnn Benton created a new coffee cart for the Faceting Room was reimbursed $140 Bob to send her a
SDMG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
October 17 2016
thank you note Steve Dente to hold special faceting classes in NovemberBuilding Superintendent Tim Bickford to repair drywall in Silver RoomLibrary Andy Anderson planning to catalog Gemological Society books nextField Trips Field Trip Leader position is open Field trips must be approved by the SDMG BoardDonations (1) Jill Williamson donated materials to the Juniors (2) Dave Smith reported that a doctor donated a thunderegg chunk and might be interested in donating dinosaur bone and jade slabs (3) Wayne Potterton donated three boxes of tools and mineral stands (4) Rhonda Epstein is cleaning up plans to donate boxes of materialWebsite Migration to mobile-friendly server delayed until NovemberPublic Lands Lisbet Thoresenrsquos report was posted online on Oct 4 2016 She finished the letter to the Desert Advisory Committee (DAC) and made six presentations during the comment period BLM invited Lisbet to join DACCFMS Ventura to host national show June 9-11 2017 Only comes around every 7 years Jim Parrish reported that for a group of 15 or more traveling round trip between San Diego and Ventura the ticket price per person would range between $80 to $98 Seniors ticket price $68 for coach round trip group rateGem Diego Ellen Riceman has 20 confirmed exhibitors Painting party for exhibit cases held on Oct 8 completed all work in 2 frac12 hoursDecember Nights Sign-up sheets to go out soon Recommend that the sphere demonstrators use finer cups to hold noise to a minimumMuseum Curator Jim Parrish explained that the updated quote for upgrading the UV lights in the fluorescent mineral case is not yet doneBanquet Shirley Leeson confirmed that Wayne and Dona Leicht will be speakers for the Banquet The topic is to be determined
(Any member may attend Board meetings The next one is Jan 16 2017 at 7 pm in the SDMG Building)
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
14San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Field TripAgate Valley Palmdale
December 17 2016
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
This trip is open to participants who are members of CFMS-affiliate clubs and agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics Participants must follow the directions of the field trip leaders and practice safe rockhounding Participants must sign in and sign out with the field trip leader Participants must also agree to sign a Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form
Trip Location Date
Materials Meeting Location
Directions
Field Trip Co-chair
Agate Valley Palmdale CA
Saturday December 17 Meet at 900am
Boytryoidalbubbly agate and agate nodules
Meet McDonaldrsquos in Acton at the Crown Valley exit on the north side of the 14 Freeway Come early if you wish and have breakfast From here the group will caravan to Agate Valley
Take the 405 Freeway north to the 5 Freeway Go north on it to the 14 Freeway and go north From here drive about 24 miles to Crown Valley Rd and exit At the bottom of the offramp turn left and go under the freeway McDonaldrsquos will be on your right From here we will caravan to the site
If you plan on going you must let me know ahead of time
Chris Curtin 310-480-4378 Please notify Chris if you plan on attending Email or call if you have any questions or need more information
Bring a collecting bag and a spray bottle A rock hammer is often very helpful too Bring lunch and water No toilet facilities except the great outdoors Wear long pants and sturdy shoesWear clothing in layers as weather can be unpredictable at this time of year Bring extra jackets and warm clothes
We will be traveling thru a sandy wash so a 44 is a must Gas and food are available in Barstow
Please help to preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in Please let Chris know if you are going to go on the field trip If they dont know to expect you they wonrsquot be able to contact you if the field trip is canceled Even if you decide you might not go please contact them so the group isnrsquot waiting around or looking for you Donrsquot wait until the day before sometimes they leave days before the field trip and they wonrsquot be able to communicate with you
Do not lick the rocks use sun screen when needed stay away from rattlesnakes use bug spray be aware of flash floods be extra careful team up with a buddy and donrsquot get lost
What to Bring
Clothing
Vehicles
Reminder
Safety
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
15San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ON THE GO TO A SHOW
DECEMBER 3ndash4 BARSTOW CA ndash 42nd Annual Mojave
Desert Gem amp Mineral Society ShowVenue Cora Harper Community Center841 S Barstow Road Barstow CA 92311 (I-15 north of Barstow Road)Hours Sat and Sun 1000am ndash 500pmAdmission and Parking Free Contact Danny Watts 760-373-1309Website wwwmdgmsnetDemonstrations displays educational exhibits great food gem amp mineral dealers gifts for all ages jewelry galore kidsrsquo activities include grab bags and spin-the-wheel lapidary arts amp crafts Silent Auction and Raffles
3ndash4 LAKESIDE CA ndash Rock and Gem Round-upSponsor El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral SocietyVenue Lakeside Rodeo Grounds12584 Mapleview St Lakeside CA 92040Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pmSun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Mary Ness 619-449-0759 or ecvgmsgmailcomWebsite wwwecvgmsorgannual-showhtmlInside and outside vendors featuring rocks gems minerals fossils slabs beads jewelry lapidary supplies and crafts and also kidsrsquo activities raffle
December 3ndash4 2016El Cajon Valley Gem amp Mineral Societyrsquos
Gem amp Mineral RoundupLakeside Rodeo Grounds CA
Facet Rough bull Cabbing Rough
Jewelry bull Mineral Specimens
wwwjohngarsowcom
Login to the SDMGmember website
to view the master calendarfor 2016-17
wwwsdmgorgsdmg-members
Rock Sale ndash Rancho CucamongaBring your own buckets
Starting Sunday December 4 2016thru Christmas by appt
Hello all Rockhounds We are having a liquidation sale Please feel free
to call and set an appointment if you cannot make it the first Sunday in December ndash we work from home and can be here to meet with you All rock is sold ldquoAs Isrdquo and on a first come first serve basis
We have lots of Agates Jasper Obsidian Onyx Coral Petrified Wood Wonderstone and too many more to mention
We have about two tons of other material on sale for $200 to $2000 per pound
Happy Houndingndashndash Adam and Teresa
909-489-4899
theagatehunterverizonnet
wwwtheagatehunternet
Pictured various rocks at $100 per pound
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
16San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Conference registration reservations required for Saturday buffet dinner
RegistrationReservations Robert Housley210 S Catalina Ave 3 Pasadena CA 91106Phone 626-449-6454
Website (form) wwwmineralsocalorgmicro2017-PMCpdfFriday Jan 27300ndash530pm On-site Registration greeting friends and microscope time sales tables open Departing from tradition a pot luck dinner will not follow Please bring snacks to share530ndash700pm Dinner at local restaurants700-800pm Lecture by Bob Walstrom ldquoNew mineral discoveries from the Victorio Mountains skarn Luna County NMrdquo
Saturday Jan 28800ndash900am Doors Open On-site Registration microscope set-up filling ldquoGIVE-AWAYrdquo and sales tables meet amp greet1000am Welcome Introductions and Special Announcements1015am Lecture by Paul Adams ldquoFumarole-related minerals from the Salton Sea Imperial County CArdquonoon Sandwich lunch served at museum 130pm Verbal auction followed by silent auction of member donated materials315pm Lecture by Tony Kampf ldquoThe path from a field discovery to a new mineralrdquo
600pm Buffet dinner served at Museum ($500 per person)Sunday January 31 Field Trip (destination TBD)
9ndash10 RIALTO CA ndash OBMS Tailgate Rock Mineral amp Gem Show
Sponsor Orange Belt Mineralogical SocietyVenue Across from Rialto City Hall105 S Palm Ave Rialto CA 92376 Hours 900am ndash 600pm Admission FreeContact Jessica Pearson 909-887-5507or jpearson1915gmailcomWebsite OBMSRocksyolasitecomBeautiful gemstones and handcrafted jewelry Fossils rocks and minerals for collecting
JANUARY
21ndash22 EXETER CA ndash 2017 Gemboree Exeter Rock amp Gem ShowSponsor Tule Gem amp Mineral Society VisaliaVenue Exeter Veteransrsquo Memorial Building324 N Kaweah Avenue Exeter CA 93221Hours Sat 1000am ndash 500pm Sun 1000am ndash 400pmAdmission and Parking FreeContact Laura Manser 559-303-0632or driggs5gmailcomWebsite wwwtulegemcom
27ndash28 REDLANDS CA ndash 52nd Annual Pacific Micromount ConferencePresented by Mineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaVenue San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands CA 92374Registration $20 before conference $25 at the doorPlease provide the names and home towns of all members of your party In addition to
SDMG ANNUAL BANQUETSAVE THE DATE
Saturday March 18 2017
WORLD-RENOWNED DEALERCOLLECTORS of fine minerals and gold specimens Dona and Wayne Leicht will be
the guest speakers for our 83rd Anniversary celebration The presentation will showcase some of the finest crystallized Gold
specimens from the collection (past and present) at Kristalle Stay tuned for more details to come
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
17San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
2017 in Quartzsite (AZ 85346) - selected shows
Jan 1 ndash Feb 28Desert Gardens Gems Rocks
amp Minerals Show 1050 Kuhen Street
8am ndash 5pm dailyFree Parking and Admissionwwwdesertgardensrvparknet
Jan 2ndash15 bull Prospectorrsquos PanoramaTyson Wells Show Grounds
35 W Kuehn Street9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwprospectorspanoramacom
Jan 6ndash15 bull Tyson Wells Rock amp Gem ShowJan 20ndash29 bull Tyson Wells Annual Sell-A-Rama
Tyson Wells Show Grounds 121 W Kuehn Street
9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwtysonwellscom
Jan 14Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade - Town Park
New Christy Minstrels ndash QIA 2pm and 7 pm
Jan 18ndash22 bull QIA POWWOW235 E Ironwood Street
(north of I-10 between Exit 19 and Hwy 95)7am to 5pm daily
Free Parking and Admissionwwwqiaarizonaorg
(check website for 2 daily field trips)
Jan 21ndash29 34th Annual Sports Vacation and RV Show
Show Grounds bull 700 S Central9am ndash 5pm dailyFree Admission
wwwquartzsitervshowcom
thru AprilGrease Wood Swap Meet
Show Grounds
What to do in QUARTZSITE 2017
Ye Old Timer AuctionWednesday January 18th bull 7pm
Senior Citizen Center
ALAA MeetingFriday January 20 2017 bull 7pm
Quartzsite Community Center295 Chandler Street
ALAA 5th Annual CleanupSunday January 22 bull 8 ndash 11amI-10 at exit 25 Gold Nugget Road
east of Quartzsite (tentative location)
IF IT SNOWS OR THERE IS A HURRICANEthe event is cancelled automatically
Check with Shirley Leeson to confirm place and timebefore she leaves for Quartzsite on January 18th
sdmgpresidentsdmgorg
More activities at wwwdesertusacomcitiesazquartzsitehtml
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
18San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
SOCIETIES
CAL
IF F
ED O
F
MIN
ERALO
GICAL
AFMS
This is the artwork to use106201 -lisbet
WEBSITESSDMG
wwwsdmgorg
CFMS AFMSwwwcfmsincorg wwwamfedorg
PUBLIC LANDS BLM wwwamlandsorg wwwcablmgov
BOBrsquoS ROCK SHOPwwwrockhoundscom
MUSEUMS wwwsdnhmorg wwwnhmorg wwwamnhorg wwwmnhsiedu
wwwgiaedu
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INC San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGSThursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels providedCall (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
9
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
(619) 444-3731
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn SDMG Membership Secretary1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
SDMG CLASSIFIED ADS
OCEANVIEW MINE TOURS amp SCREENING TRIPSSundays 1100am to 300pm
For more information please visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at (760) 415-9143
Reservations required
$60 per person Family rates available
HIMALAYA MINE TAILINGS Thursday-Monday 1000 am to 300 pm
At the Lake Henshaw Resort on Highway 76 Adults $75 per day Kids 12-15 half price
Screening tables buckets and shovels provided Call (775) 830-5797
or (775) 772-7724 for more infoWebsite
wwwhighdesertgemsandmineralscom
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
SDMG BADGESOrder for just $7
payable in advancefrom Simon King or Gladys Walker
Magnetic back comes standard If you have a pacemaker please request the pin back You may pick up your completed badge at a Friday night meeting
SAN DIEGO MINERALamp GEM SOCIETY
YOUR NAME
Membership Information
Interested in minerals fossils lapidary gems or handcrafted jewelry We are too
INCSan Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
A Non-Profit Educational and Scientific Organization
Membership application forms
are available on-line at wwwsdmgorg
and at the Village Silversmiths Shop
in the SDMG Building
or by contacting the SDMG Membership Secretary
membershipsdmgorg
or by writing to her at
Adults (18 and older)
Second adult same address
Junior (under 18)
$3000
$1000
$1000
Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing your application
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
San Diego Mineral and Gem
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Societyattn Angela Cannon
PO Box 710783Santee CA 92072
OCEANVIEW MINETOUR amp SCREENING TRIPS
Sundays 1100am to 300pm
For more informationplease visit wwwdigforgemscom
or call Jeff Swanger at 760-415-9143Reservations required
$75 Adults $60 Children (ages 5 to 11) Family rates available
CLASSIFIED ADS
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
CLASS SCHEDULE ndash 2016-17REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ALL CLASSES
You must contact the instructor before attending any class to find out when the class starts and ends if special materials are required and whether you qualify to attend Fee is $500 per class it is usually easier for instructors if payment is made for a full month cash or checks only please Classes are open to members only and students must read and follow the School Rules available in the classroom and at
httpwwwsdmgorgclass-scheduleschool-rulespdf
CABOCHONS Tue 6 ndash 9pm Tim Bickford schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9 ndash 1130am Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 1230 ndash 300pm Jim Claypool schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Jon Evans schoolsdmgorg
FACETING Tue noon ndash 3pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Tue 7 ndash 9pm Jerod Schneider schoolsdmgorg
Wed 9am ndash noon Bob Hancock schoolsdmgorg
Wed noon ndash 3pm Donna Beers schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Elbert McCune schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Bill Brisebois schoolsdmgorg
BEG SILVER FAB Tue 6 ndash 9pm Stephanie Griffin schoolsdmgorg
Thu 9am ndash noon Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
Thu 1 ndash 4pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
BEG METALS FAB Sat 4 ndash 7pm Andy Anderson aandersonsdmgorg
SILVER FABRICATION Tue 9 ndash 11am Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Tue noon ndash 3pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
Wed 7 ndash 9pm Al Fuente schoolsdmgorg
Thu 7 ndash 9pm Ellen Riceman schoolsdmgorg
Fri 930am ndash noon Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 1230 ndash 300pm Dee Smith schoolsdmgorg
ADV SILVER FAB Wed 9am ndash 3pm Denny Turner schoolsdmgorg
ADVANCED METALS Wed 9am ndash 3pm Jackie Leverone schoolsdmgorg
CASTING Mon 130 ndash 700pm Rocio Bergum rociosdmgorg
Tue 9am ndash 2pm Dave Smith schoolsdmgorg
Fri 5 ndash 7pm Rich Yarbrough schoolsdmgorg
STONE SETTING Mon by appointment Miguel Asmar miguelasmarsdmgorg
ROCK CARVING Mon 9am ndash 1pm Jan Kunsa schoolsdmgorg
SPHERE MAKING Sat 1 ndash 330pm Paul Williams schoolsdmgorg
JUNIORS Sat 10am ndash 1pm Lois Lukasky schoolsdmgorg
DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY Wed 630 ndash 9pm Doug Peeler schoolsdmgorg
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
WEST COAST - SPRING
GEM amp MINERAL SHOW
Santa Ana CAHoliday Inn - Orange County Airport
2726 S Grand Avenue (take 55 Fwy Exit 8 for Dyer Rd to S Grand Ave)
Shop with 78 Great Dealers
Minerals Fossils Gems Jewelry Beads Meteorites Decorator Pieces Lapidary Metaphysical amp More
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING WHOLESALE RETAILLLD Productions Inc PO Box 665 Bernalillo NM 87004 505-867-0425 mzexposgmailcom
wwwmzexposcom Facebookcommzexpos
May 19 - 20 -21 2017
Grape Agate Sulawesi Indonesia
Photo by Jeff Scovilcopy
20San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
21San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
22San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
TWELFTH ANNUAL
SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
PERIDOT amp UNCOMMON GREEN GEM MINERALS
ISBN-10 0991532015
ISBN-13 978-0-9915320-1-8
TW
ELFT
H A
NN
UA
L SINK
AN
KA
S SYM
POSIU
M - PE
RID
OT
AN
D U
NC
OM
MO
N G
RE
EN
GE
M M
INE
RA
LSPala International Inc
THE ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM
ldquoThe best gem mineral symposium in North Americardquo
ndash John Koivula
wwwsinkankassymposiumnet
(Order offprints from past symposia)
23San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ANDERSON FLUORESCENT MINERALSWORLD WIDE FRANKLIN amp STERLING HILL NJ
Ultraviolet Lamps and accessories from UVP1430 Vue Du Bay Court San Diego CA 92109
PhoneFax 858-488-1420
BUY bull SELL bull TRADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
19
Unmounted Australian and African Opalsbull Lapidary equipment new or used
bull Tumblers diamond blades belts and grits
bull Rough rock for faceting slabbing or tumbling
bull Recycle your gold or silver jewelryinto new designs or repair
bull A variety of finished jewelry in silver or gold
bull Faceting gemstones
All work done on premises
Layaway Available
3684 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego CA 92105
619 282-1700
Al Ramirez proprietorUS Navy WWII South Pacific veteran
HOURSMonday thru Friday830am to 330pm
Saturday900am to 100pm
ALrsquoS OPAL IMPORTS amp LAPIDARY
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2014 Page
Version 2
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
24San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
ROCKS MINERALS GEMS JEWELRY MAKINGS
LARGEST INVENTORY
BEST QUALITY
LOWEST PRICES
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY
SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTS Direct Importers
2461 San Diego Ave 104San Diego CA 92110In Old Town in Coyote Cafeacute Shopping Center
Tel (619) 299-3877OPEN EVERY DAY
MinersGallerycomRock Slabs Bulk rock Crystals Jewelry
Fossils Gems and Petrified Wood
Phone (619) 445-0800 richardminersgallerycom
wwwminersgallerycom
Minerals and crystals from around the world
Village Silversmiths1770 Village Place
Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92010
619 239-8812
CarvingsRocksCabs
Bead Work
Jewelry
Slabs
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
Our business is putting fun and prideinto your lapidary hobby or professionby making the right tools for your needs
25San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society Inc
Astounding Selection of Minerals amp
Fossils from Around the Globe
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park2616 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA 92110
619-688-1178minersgemsandmineralscoxnet
wwwminersgemsandmineralscom
Experts in Geology Gemology amp Paleontology
World Famous Gold Rush Rock Shop amp Mining Museum
Daily Mineral Panning and Geode Cuing
Educational Programs Available
The Pocket Pegmatite ndash December 2016 Page
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
SDMG Open House
December NightsBalboa Park
GSSD Mtg7pm SDMG bldg
SDMGChristmas Potluck
Set-up 400pmRoom 101
Casa del Prado
Christmas Day
c l a s s e s o n h o l i d a y h i a t u s D e c 1 9 t h r u J a n 1
NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE
PAIDSAN DIEGO CAPERMIT NO 373
December 2016
THE POCKET PEGMATITE ndash DECEMBER 2016
1770 Village Place Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101-1651
wwwsdmgorg
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDWELCOMEThe SDMG Building
is locatedat the north end of
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
SDMG Museum hours1100am to 400pm
Get information on classes events field trips reports
reviews slideshows and more at
wwwsdmgorg
San Diego Mineral amp Gem Society IncA Non-Profit Educational and Scientific OrganizationINC