Tag: gems
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Throwback Thursday #5: ESCONI Juniors Booth at the Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
This is Throwback Thursday #5. In these, we look back in the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have and contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please sent them to email:esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! —————————————————————————————————– Here are some pictures of the specimens at the Junior Booth for various Gem, Mineral, and Fossil…
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2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and March 22nd
Saturday, March 21st – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 22nd – 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…
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Phys.org: New way to date rocks
Phys.org has a post about a new way to date rocks. Scientists at the University of Queensland have developed a way to date rocks by analyzing a silicate mineral known as garnet. The method is detailed in a paper which appeared in the Journal GSA Bulletin. A new way to date a common mineral could…
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ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and 22nd 2020 – Save the Date!
Make sure you save time to attend the 2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show on March 21st and 22nd 2020. We’ll have the usual mix of great vendors, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Junior Booth, Books, and much, much, more! Don’t miss it!
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CNN: A vacationing teacher finds a 2.12-carat diamond at an Arkansas state park
CNN Travel has a story about a teacher that finds a diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. There’s a short video that does a great job telling the story. Josh Lanik, 36, was vacationing with his family when he discovered a brandy-colored gem at Crater of Diamonds State Park in…
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National Geographic: Gem-like fossils reveal stunning new dinosaur species
The National Geographic has a story about the discovery a new dinosaur in Australia. The animal, called Fostoria dhimbangunmal, lived about 150 million years ago. It’s an early member of a group that will eventually evolve into duck-billed hadrosaurs. The bones are opalized and was discovered near a town called Lightning Ridge, famous for brightly…
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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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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…
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Reminder: 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th
Save the Date! Just one month 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…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23rd and March 24th
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…
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Save the Date! The 2019 ESCONI Show be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2019.
Save the Date! The 2019 ESCONI Show be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2019. Can't wait!
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Tomorrow is the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 24th and 25th, 2018
Tomorrow is the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! Come on out, there will be fun for all! Saturday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon,…
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Reminder: ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be held on March 24th and 25th, 2018
Save the date! We are one month away from the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! Saturday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned!…
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Reminder: ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be held on March 24th and 25th, 2018
Saturday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Find unique and interesting books at the used book sale Learn from members of club demonstrating their…
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2018 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 24th and March 25th
Saturday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Find unique and interesting books at the used book sale Learn from members of club demonstrating their…
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ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be held on March 24th and 25th, 2018
The ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show for 2018 will be held on March 24th and 25th at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Same location as last year. Save the date! Download the ESCONI 2018 Show Flyer
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Reminder: 2017 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 25th and March 26th
Just a little over a week away! Saturday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 26th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Find unique and interesting books at the used book…
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2017 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 25th and March 26th
Saturday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 26th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Find unique and interesting books at the used book sale Learn from members of club demonstrating their…
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2017 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 25th and March 26th
It will be here before you know it! Saturday, March 25th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 26th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Find unique and interesting books at the used…
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PBS NOVA: Treasures of the Earth: Gems
Last weeks NOVA was entitled “Treasures of the Earth: Gems”. Check it out. Their beauty has captivated us for millennia. Their cost can be extraordinary–some are even considered priceless. Precious gems like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, opal, and jade are the ultimate treasures of the earth, and each one is made from a specific–and often torturous–recipe of…
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2016 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 5th and March 6th
Location – Saturday, March 5th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors – Rock StarsRib RiverExclusive InspirationHell Creek DinosaursLavins Gems and JewelryMineral Miner KU Minerals Find unique and interesting books at…
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2016 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
Location – Saturday, March 5th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors – Rock StarsRib RiverExclusive InspirationHell Creek DinosaursLavins Gems and JewelryMineral Miner KU Minerals Find unique and interesting books at…
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2016 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
Location – Saturday, March 5th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors – Rock StarsRib RiverExclusive InspirationHell Creek DinosaursLavins Gems and JewelryMineral Miner KU Minerals Find unique and interesting books at…
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ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is Tomorrow! At the Dupage Fairgrounds
The ESCONI Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show is tomorrow, March 21st and 22nd, 2015. There will be fun for the whole family… don’t miss it!
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Preview: 2015 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, March 21-22, 2015
The 2015 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be held on March 21st and 22nd, 2015 at the DuPage County fairgrounds. There will be vendors, demonstrations, and both silent and live auctions. Don’t miss it, there will be fun for the whole family! Here is a sampling of the auction specimens. Amethyst Belotelson
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Theft at Johannesburg Geological Museum
We have to inform you that the Johannesburg Geological museum has suffered yet another recent theft of specimens and this has been a major theft. Most of the gemstones were stolen as well as some mineral specimens. Two of the mineral specimens are rhodochrosites from the Kalahari manganese field. There are two pictures attached of…
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Dom Pedro Aquamarine On Display at Smithsonian Museum
“The Dom Pedro Aquamarine exists today because of one thing—passion—passion from a great gem dealer, passion from a creative gem artist, and passion from a serious gem collector. This type of passion combined with knowledge, vision, talent, and the desire to preserve and share the wonders of nature is why the Dom Pedro is on…
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ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, March 16 & 17, 2013
New location!(Old location undergoing construction) Dupage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL Home Economics Buildingclick for directions View Larger Map Saturday, March 16 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors Mineral…
