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ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Pictures

Here are some scenes from the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Auction Videos

Here are some videos of the live auction of a large quartz crystal from Spain and a nice geode during the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show last weekend.
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AP: Montana Legislature clarifies ownership rights of fossils

The AP is running a story that reports on the Montana legislation to clarify ownership of fossils. The Montana Legislature unanimously passed a bill last Friday that designates ownership of fossils as part of the property’s surface rights, not its mineral rights, unless there is a contract separating those rights. The state Senate passed the bill 50-0 after it passed the House 100-0 in February. It now passes to the Governor for his signature. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Brad Hamlett, was prompted by a legal challenge over the ownership of valuable dinosaur fossils unearthed on an eastern Montana…
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Calendar of Events

Reminder: MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st

The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 29th, 2019. MAPS EXPO: Friday March 29: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday March 30: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday March 31: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Hotel Show: Wednesday March 27: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday March 28: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday March 29:…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – New Auction Material for Sunday

Come on out to the show! There is a bunch of new live and silent auction material! Additionally, the vendors will be back again for another day of fun and great deals!
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23rd and March 24th is Today!

Pictures from the show! Come on out! There’s lots to do and see!
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Is Tomorrow!

Show Setup Pictures! Ready to crack some geodes! Mazon Creek Specimens! Minerals
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #15, Macroneuropteris (Mazon Creek)

Tomorrow is the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! Here are a few more pictures of live auction material Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri (Mazon Creek)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #14, More Minerals

Just 2 more days until the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Here are a few pictures of live auction minerals.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #13, Laveineopteris rarinervis (Mazon Creek Fern)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Laveineopteris rarinervis (Mazon Creek Fern)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #12, Neuropteris vermicularis (Mazon Creek Fern)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Neuropteris vermicularis (Mazon Creek Fern)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #11, Alethopteris serlii (Mazon Creek Fern)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Alethopteris serlii (Mazon Creek Fern)
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Calendar of Events

Reminder: MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st

The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 29th, 2019. MAPS EXPO: Friday March 29: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday March 30: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday March 31: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Hotel Show: Wednesday March 27: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday March 28: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday March 29:…
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Reminder: 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th

Save the Date! Just 1 week until the ESCONI Show! Saturday, March 23rd – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Findunique and interesting books at the used book sale Learnfrom members of club demonstrating their hobbies and collections Bid and buygems, minerals and fossils at theSilent Auctionand Live Auctions(photos of some items will be posted on website a week before show) Enjoyamazing displays from theField Museum & Lizzadro Museum Winan amazing earth-science related…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #10, Fluorite Crystals

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Fluorite Crystals.
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ESCONI Field Trip to Vulcan DeKalb Quarry April 13, 2019

There will be an ESCONI Field Trip to the Vulcan DeKalb (aka Larson) Quarry on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The quarry is located at 15622 Barber Green Road. This trip is combined with a visit from Dr. Roy Plotnick’s class from UIC. The rules are shown below: Everyone in your party MUST be an ESCONI member as of 11:59 PM April 10th and at least 18 years old to attend this trip. If you have unique or impressive specimens found at this quarry, and are willing to bring them for the group(s) to see,…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #9, Laveineopteris rarinervis (Mazon Creek Fern)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Laveineopteris rarinervis from the Mazon Creek biota.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #8, Inesite (Kalahari, South Africa)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Inesite from the Kalahari, South Africa
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #7, Alethopteris (Mazon Creek Fern)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Alethopteris sullivanti from the Mazon Creek biota.
Read more: 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #7, Alethopteris (Mazon Creek Fern)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #6, Crenulopteris (Mazon Creek Fern)

Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Crenulopteris acadica from the Mazon Creek biota.
Read more: 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #6, Crenulopteris (Mazon Creek Fern)

Friday, April 10th	General Meeting – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Jessica Hull will present “Life in the Devonian Period, The Age of Fishes.”
Saturday, April 11th	Junior Study Group Meeting – 2:00 PM, in person at the College of DuPage Technical Education Center (TEC) Building – Room 1038A (Map). Katherine Howard will present on Sand and Sediment Collecting. Specifics of this meeting are available from Scott Galloway, 630-670-2591, gallowayscottf@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 18th	Paleontology Study Group – 7:30 PM via Zoom and in person at the College of DuPage, TEC, Room 1038B (Map). Keith Robitschek will present “Digging the Marl of the Lance Formation.”
Friday, April 24th	MAPS Expo XLVII – Springfield, IL.
Saturday, April 25th	MAPS Expo XLVII – Springfield, IL.
Sunday, April 26th	MAPS Expo XLVII – Springfield, IL.
No meeting this month	Mineralogy Study Group

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