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The Rock Bag! April 2014 Volume 52. Issue 4.! Page 1
O x n a r d G e m & M i n e r a l S o c i e t y
The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society is a non-profit organization formed to increase our knowledge in geology, mineralogy and other such related fields in the earth sciences. We classify, cut, grind and polish rocks and minerals for our personal collections and to display at club shows. We learn from each other through club speakers, programs and monthly field trips. We co-operate with other clubs to encourage others to participate in our activity. The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society is a member of the Cal i fornia Federat ion of Mineralogical Society and the American Federation of Mineralogical Society.
Membership Dues: Adults 18 and over, $15 year.Juniors, 12 to 17, $2 year. Pebble Pups up to age 12, free with paid adult.
General Meeting Held: April 2nd, 7:30 PM Pebble Pups from 6:00 to 6:45 PM
Location: Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, (Thousand Oaks Room)Web Address: www.oxnardgem.com
Email Address: oxnardgem@gmail.com
Mail: P. O. Box 246 Oxnard, CA 93032
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OGMS.Excursions
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Because OGMS is affiliated with the AFMS, our members observe the following AFMS principles:
I will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately owned land without permission from the owner.
I will keep informed on all laws, regulations or rules governing collecting on public lands and will observe them.
I will, to the best of my ability, ascertain the boundary lines of property on which I plan to collect.
I will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas.
I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind such as fences, signs, buildings, etc.
I will leave all gates as found.
I will build fires only in designated or safe places and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area.
I will discard no burning material; matches, cigarettes, etc.
I will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock.
I will not contaminate wells, creeks, or other water supplies.
I will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what I can reasonably use.
I will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials I have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others.
I will support the rockhound project H.E.L.P. (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and will leave all collecting areas devoid of litter, regardless of how found.
I will cooperate with field-trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas.
I will report to my club or federation officers, Bureau of Land Management or other authorities, any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes.
I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources.
I will observe the "Golden Rule", will use Good Outdoor Manners and will at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stature and Public Image of Rockhounds everywhere.
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The OGMS Officers for 2014
Appointed Standing Committee Chairs
All Members are encouraged to submit any articles or advertisements
of your interest.Remember it is your
newsletter too! Articles and Ads can be
submitted by email. The Deadline to submit will be the 20th of each
month.Brian Miller
-OGMS Editor
The Table of Contents
President Adrian Ruiz 512-3383 pebpupdad@yahoo.com
1st Vice President (Programs) Kay Hara 525-7634 kharaftdoc@aol.com
Co-2nd Vice President (Show)
Miriam Tetreault Cynthia Baumgarnter
642-5779 ml_tetreault@hotmail.com933-0125 cynthiabaumgartner@yahoo.com
Co-3rd Vice President (Field Trips)
Bob DriskellJohn CookCarolyn HoweLarry Knapton
485-2983 digital.alchemy@verizon.net647-8517 johndianedaisy@yahoo.com486-1185 cswhowe50@yahoo.com407-3968 dknapton@hotmail.com
Recording Secretary Laura Driskell 485-2983 driskellmom@yahoo.com
Treasurer O P E N -----------------------------------------------
Corresponding Secretary Laura Driskell (Temp) 485-2983 driskellmom@yahoo.com
Displays & Exhibits Brett Allen Johnson 822-3836 bj9709@yahoo.com
Editor The Rock Bag Brian Miller 509-0815 oxnardgem@gmail.com
Education Director Donna Knapton 407-3968 dknapton@hotmail.com
Federation Director Louisa Carey (503) 309-6147 big_L76@yahoo.com
Historian Adrian Ruiz 512-3383 pebpupdad@yahoo.com
Hospitality Jo Martinez 701-1826 jomartinezz@aol.com
Librarian Lee Leighton 647-4594 ameritus@sbcglobal.net
Member-at-Large Jean pSmith 382-4592 Bulletheadgx@gmail.com
Membership Carolyn Howe 486-1185 cswhowe50@yahoo.com
Parliamentarian Laura Driskell 485-2983 driskellmom@yahoo.com
Pebble Pups Louisa Carey (503) 309-6147 big_L76@yahoo.com
Public Relationship Norb Tackman 647-2538 ntack@sbcglobal.net
Refreshments Laura Driskell 485-2983 driskellmom@yahoo.com
Scholarship Chair Kay Hara 525-7634 kharaftdoc@aol.com
Sergeant-at-Arms Larry Knapton 407-3968 dknapton@hotmail.com
Ways & Means Jo Martinez 701-1826 jomartinezz@aol.com
Webmaster Stephanie Hagiwara 986-2006 purplehawk@hotmail.com
Page 4: The General
Meeting Minutes of Mar. 5
Page 5: The Board Meeting
Minutes of Mar. 12
Page 6: The Prez Sez &
OGMS April 2nd Program
Page 7: Pebble Pups &
Federation News
Page 8: How Do Diamonds
Form?
Page 9: Try Triboluminescence
Page 10: OGMS Book Corner
Page 11: Past Field Trip
Recaps & Upcoming Field
Trip Info
Page 12: Upcoming Shows
& Events
Pages 13-16: The Pasadena
Lapidary Society CFMS Show
Packet (Competitive & None
Competitive Forms Included)
Page 17: 5th Annual
World Rock Tumbling
Contest Application
Welcome New OGMS Members:* Manuel Lopez* George & Brett Conner* Ardis & Melvin Young* Diane Franco* Candace Marshall* Anna Kelsey
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"Images From "Mini Miners Monthly," © 2014 Darryl Powell, Used With Permission."
Meeting called to order at 7:33 p.m., Adrian Ruiz, presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Larry Knapton, Sergeant-at-Arms.
Announcement: Memorial service for Don Minster will be held Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ventura Main Street Elks Lodge. Sympathy cards on the back table to sign.
Programs: April's program, Silent Auction (LuNeal and Frye collections). This month, Dr. Kent Christianson from the Conejo Club, on Artifacts of the Chumash Indians. Kent spoke about the Chumash civilization, which covered five counties from L.A. to Kern, to San Luis Obispo, and included the island of San Miguel. He recommended books and a DVD he put together for further research. The program was very enjoyable and well researched.
Refreshments and Raffle ticket sales, followed by short business meeting.
Treasurer: We are solvent.
Motion to approve February General meeting minutes as printed in Rock Bag, by Brett Johnson, seconded, approved.
Show: Plans are coming along, and a meeting will be held soon.
Corresponding Secretary: Flyers and newsletters on back table.
Membership: We have 35 paid members.
Hospitality: We had 8 guests, who were invited to choose a gift from the Ways & Means table.
Federation: May 30 - June 1, CFMS show in Pomona Fairplex, hosted by Pasadena Club. Volunteers needed, and applications for case entries are available.
Classes: Parks Commission meeting was well-attended, members presented our case and
appealed to the commission for assistance. Kay Hara taught a wire wrap class Saturday morning to 5 or 6 people, which was well-received and he will teach again.
Scholarships: Schools are getting nominations together.
Education: Knaptons working on a STEM program for school, and did work at VGMS show.
Newsletter: Needs articles by the 20th of the month.
Library: Out for browsing, and includes the new DVD on Chumash and Gabrielino Indians.
Displays & Exhibits: Show poster is almost ready; putting cases in Ventura and Conejo shows.
Ways & Means: Prizes and guest gifts out.
Refreshments: Volunteers for April, Adrian Ruiz and Jo Martinez.
Pebble Pups: New Pups signed up at shows, lots of new visitors. March Pebble Pup meeting helped kids identify the specimens they have, so they can label them in cases. April meeting needs more members to help kids get their rocks identified and labeled for the November show. Come at 6pm to help!
Announcements: Adrian thanks members who helped at the VGMS show, which was big success in spite of rain. Don't forget to set clocks forward on Sunday at 2 a.m. Next General meeting, April 2nd, which will include Silent Auction.
Jo Martinez pulled Raffle tickets, and winners picked up their prizes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m., by Adrian Ruiz.
Respectfully submitted, March 20, 2014Laura Driskell, Recording Secretary
T h e M i n u t e s o f M a r c h 5 , G e n e r a l M e e t i n g
Wulfunite Tiger, Arizona
P y r i t e
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T h e M i n u t e s o f M a r c h 1 2 , B o a r d M e e t i n gMeeting called to order 7:35pm, Adrian Ruiz, presiding.
Motion by Kay Hara, to approve February Board Meeting minutes, as printed in the Rock Bag was seconded, approved.
Treasurer’s Report by Acting Treasurer Miriam Tetreault, including bills received, deposits made. Motion by Adrian Ruiz to approve bills
for payment; accept treasurer’s report, was seconded, approved.1st VP, Programs: Kay Hara reports that the April program will be a silent auction, including items from the LuNeal and Frye collections, for scholarships. The board agrees that the silent auction can start first, so that Pebble Pups can participate before business meeting. Meeting for May: Conejo Club’s Mike Havstad, on comets and meteorites.2nd VP, Show: Miriam Tetreault called for a Show Meeting before the Board Meeting next month, April 9th, 7pm. Miriam & Laura scouted a new vendor for the November show.3rd VP, Field Trips: Bob Driskell reports Field trip to Paradise Road, Lake Cachuma March 15th. Scouting trip to Barstow area, agates and jasper, On March 22nd. See website and Facebook page for maps, etc.Corresponding Sec: Laura Driskell reports receipt of letters from CA Attorney General’s office regarding raffle from 2013 show. Discussion of cost of printing tickets. More discussion at Show meeting next month.
Membership: Carolyn Howe reports we have 39 paid members. Two new applications; Manual Lopez, father of 4 Pebble Pups, and George and Brett Connor (father and son). Motions to accept applications, seconded, and approved.Federation: Louisa Carey reports that CFMS show is coming up May 30 through June 1, 2014 at Pomona Fairplex, hosted by Pasadena Lapidary Society. Volunteers needed for show. Nominations for Rockhound of the Year and Youth of the Year are open, so members should consider names. Louisa asked for assistance for staying at the show, which we will discuss at the next meeting.
Webmaster Stephanie Hagiwara proposed a donation to CFMS Endowment Scholarship in Don Minster’s name. The board will submit names for a plaque to honor members who have contributed to the club.
Classes: Jean pSmith, Kay Hara, and Nancy Bogart visited the facility space at Beads of Paradise to see if holding classes there would be feasible. For a total of 800 sq. ft, the rent and utilities would equal approx., 800. Need to raise rates for the classes, and do some work on the space. The classes may encourage membership. Scholarships: Waiting for nominations news from schools.Education: Worked at Ventura show, working on a STEM program with a Pebble Pup student.Library: at the last meeting, we purchased a DVD on Chumash and Gabrielino tribes. Carolyn Howe donated a book, “Rock Trails of Northern CA”. Lee will review a book for the newsletter. He asked about the fines that are specified.Pebble Pups: Motion by Kay Hara to increase Pebble Pup budget to $200 per year, motion seconded and approved. Louisa wants to sponsor a Pebble Pup; discussion regarding regulations.
Old business: Invitation was sent to Julia Chambers, Director of Gull Wings, to come to a board meeting and tell us what she needs help on. Stephanie asked for information on past members to put on website. A digital projector has been purchased, and is in the meeting room closet.
New business: None.
Adrian Ruiz adjourned meeting, 9:08 pm.Respectfully submitted, March 20, 2014Laura Driskell, Recording Secretary
Rhodochrosite
Tourmaline in Lepidolite
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T h e P r e z S e z . . .
As rockhounds I know most of us who have been in it probably have a good-sized collection in our backyards (mine takes up a good corner of my yard) but we always like to add more especially if the rocks or other articles at the auction are good and are no longer available.
The silent auction will be specimens from the Luneal Hailey and Marjorie Frey collections combined.
We will always be appreciative and grateful to these former, now deceased members who so generously left their collections to us.
There should be a good quantity and variety of rocks to bid on. As you know the money earned goes for CFMS scholarships.
So bring your hard earned dollars and cents and buy what pleases you and have fun competing for your choices.ROCK ON! Kay, your ole' VP program chair.
S i l e n t Auction!
O G M S A p r i l 2 n d P r o g r a m
Hello Fellow Club members, First I want to thank each one who participated in the Ventura Show. It was awesome seeing familiar faces at the event. Other clubs like Conejo and even Bakersfield where there to lend a hand, it was encouraging to see everyone in production. Diane Cook, President of VGMS has expressed the drippy weekend was a complete success.
On another note don’t forget about an upcoming show in April. Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will be hosting there 39th Annual Pageant of a Thousand Gems Expo in Newbury Park. I hope to see you all there!
-Adrian Ruiz, OGMS President
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C a l l i n g A l l P e b b l e P u p s
As they’ve been doing the past few years, the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies (MWF) is sponsoring a poster contest open to kids throughout the U.S. The deadline for entries is June
1, and winners will be announced at the MWF Convention in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 18, 2014. I encourage you to spread the news via your local newsletters and at your monthly board meetings and membership meetings. This year’s theme is “Birthstones,” and here are the details:
Sponsor: The Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society (Illinois) Theme: “Birthstones” – a poster illustrating one or more Birthstones that interest you.Eligibility: Children in 1st through 8th grade.
Contest Rules:• All entries must be presented on paper 12 inches by 18
inches.• Include name, address, age, and school grade of the
participant on the back of the entry.• No three-dimensional posters accepted. • The title may be on the front or back of the artwork. • List the Birthstone/s and why you chose the one/s you
did.• All entries become property of MWF and the Lincoln
Orbit Earth Science Society. • Artwork on posters can be pen, ink, crayons, magic
marker, paint, or any other mediumthat is not three-dimensional.
Scale of Points: Originality and Art Work – 30 points. Design – 25 points. Title – 25 points. Listing of Birthstone/s and the reason you chose the one/s you did – 20 points. Awards: Each grade level will have winners. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will also receive a prize. Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by June 1, 2014. Send to: Carole Harp, 9611 Breckenridge Road, Rochester, IL 62563. Questions? Contact Carole Harp at the address noted above, or send an email (with “Poster Contest” in the subject line) to the quirkyquiller@gmail.com. Further information may be found on the Midwest Federation website: www.amfed.org/mwf
JUNIORS ACTIVITIES MIDWEST FEDERATION YOUTH POSTER CONTEST: BIRTHSTONE By: Jim Brace-Thompson, Chairman
courtesy of CFMS Newsletter
F e d e r a t i o n N e w s
We will continue to work with members of the club to document your collection, so bring your questions.
With so many new members, I want to make sure we all know the 3 types of rocks and how to identify them, let’s see where our salt and chalk layers fit.
Also beginning presentations of Gemstone Lore & Legends. ***The general meeting presentation at 7:30 will be a Silent Auction. Items have been donated from past members and some awesome things will be available at a price you can afford. Please stay and bid. It will be a great way to grow your collections.***
Newcomers always welcome and never go home empty handed. The meeting will be held in the Thousand Oaks room of the Oxnard Performing Arts Convention Center
(800 Hobson Way, Oxnard) the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm Rocks ROCK! Louisa, Pebble Pub Coordinator
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Federation Director’s Note#1 item for the next couple months.
2014 CFMS Show and ConferenceMay 30 - June 1
Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley AvePOMONA, CA
will be hosted by thePasadena Lapidary Society
Show Website: www.cfms2014show.com
If you are going for the first time or you haven’t missed one in 25 years, this show will help expand your mind, fill your collections, and give you a chance to share the love of rocks with people from all over our great state. Don’t miss your chance to see new things and make new friends.
Forms to display competitive and non-competitive cases are at the back of this newsletter. Win a plaque or trophy! Pebble Pups don’t forget about special prizes in your age group! If you are interested in going to the banquet (also where you would pick up the award for your amazing case) please let me know. I would love to answer any questions you may have. Please email me big_L76@yahoo.com or call direct 503-309-6147.
-Keep Rocking, Louisa May Carey, Federation Director
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Methods of Diamond Formation
Many people believe that diamonds are formed from the metamorphism of coal. That idea continues to be the "how diamonds form" story in many science classrooms.
Coal has rarely played a role in the formation of diamonds. In fact, most diamonds that have been dated are much older than Earth's first land plants - the source material of coal! That alone should be enough evidence to shut down the idea that Earth's diamond deposits were formed from coal.
Another problem with the idea is that coal seams are sedimentary rocks that usually occur as horizontal or nearly horizontal rock units. However, the source rocks of diamonds are vertical pipes filled with igneous rocks.
Four processes are thought to be responsible for virtually all of the natural diamonds that have been found at or near Earth's surface. One of these processes accounts for nearly 100% of all diamonds that have ever been mined. The remaining three are insignificant sources of commercial diamonds.
These processes rarely involve coal.
1) Diamond Formation in Earth's Mantle
Geologists believe that the diamonds in all of Earth's commercial diamond deposits were formed in the mantle and delivered to the surface by deep-source volcanic eruptions. These eruptions produce the kimberlite and lamproite pipes that are sought after by diamond prospectors. Diamonds weathered and eroded from these eruptive deposits are now contained in the sedimentary (placer) deposits of streams and coastlines.
The formation of natural diamonds requires very high temperatures and pressures. These conditions occur in limited zones of Earth's mantle about 90 miles (150 kilometers) below the surface where temperatures are at least 2000 degrees Fahrenheit (1050 degrees Celsius). This critical temperature-pressure environment for diamond formation and stability is not present globally. Instead it is thought to be present primarily in the mantle beneath the stable interiors of continental plates.
Diamonds formed and stored in these "diamond stability zones" are delivered to Earth's surface during deep-source volcanic eruptions. These eruptions tear out pieces of the mantle and carry them rapidly to the surface, This type of volcanic eruption is extremely rare and has not occurred since scientists have been able to recognize them.
Is coal involved? Coal is a sedimentary rock, formed from plant debris deposited at Earth's surface. It is rarely buried to depths greater than two miles (3.2 kilometers). It is very unlikely that coal has been moved from the crust down to a depth well below the base of a continental plate. The carbon source for these mantle diamonds is most likely carbon trapped in Earth's interior at the time of the planet's formation.
2) Diamond Formation in Subduction Zones
Tiny diamonds have been found in rocks that are thought to have been subducted deep into the mantle by plate tectonic processes - then returned to the surface. Diamond formation in a subducting plate might occur as little as 50 miles (80 kilometers) below the surface and at temperatures as low as 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Centigrade). In another study, diamonds from Brazil were found to contain tiny mineral inclusions consistent with the mineralogy of oceanic crust.
Is coal involved? Coal is a possible carbon source for this diamond-forming process. However, oceanic plates are more likely candidates for subduction than continental plates because of their higher density. The most likely carbon sources from the subduction of an oceanic plate are carbonate rocks such as limestone, marble and dolomite and possibly particles of plant debris in offshore sediments.
3) Diamond Formation at Impact Sites
Throughout its history, Earth has been repeatedly hit by large asteroids. When these asteroids strike the earth extreme temperatures and pressures are produced. For example: when a six mile (10 kilometer) wide asteroid strikes the earth, it can be traveling at up to 9 to 12 miles per second (15 to 20 kilometers per second). Upon impact this hypervelocity object would produce an energy burst equivalent to millions of nuclear weapons and temperatures hotter than the sun's surface.
The high temperature and pressure conditions of such an impact are more than adequate to form diamonds. This theory of diamond formation has been supported by the discovery of tiny diamonds around several asteroid impact sites. Tiny, sub-millimeter diamonds have been found at Meteor Crater in Arizona. Polycrystalline industrial diamonds up to 13 millimeters in size have been mined at the Popigai Crater in northern Siberia, Russia.
Is coal involved? Coal could be present in the target area of these impacts and could serve as the carbon source of the diamonds. Limestones, marbles, dolomites and other carbon-bearing rocks are also potential carbon sources.
4) Formation in Space
NASA researchers have detected large numbers of nano-diamonds in some meteorites (nano-diamonds are diamonds that are a few nanometers - billionths of a meter in diameter). About three percent of the carbon in these meteorites is contained in the form of nano-diamonds. These diamonds are too small for use as gems or industrial abrasives, however, they are a source of diamond material. Smithsonian researchers also found large numbers of tiny diamonds when they were cutting a sample from the Allen Hills meteorite. These diamonds in meteorites are thought to have formed in space through high speed collisions similar to how diamonds form on Earth at impact sites.
Is coal involved? Coal is not involved in the creation of these diamonds. The carbon source is from a body other than Earth.
The Most Convincing Evidence
The most convincing evidence that coal did not play a role in the formation of most diamonds is a comparison between the age of Earth's diamonds and the age of the earliest land plants. Almost every diamond that has been dated formed during the Precambrian Eon - the span of time between Earth's formation (about 4,600 million years ago) and the start of the Cambrian Period (about 542 million years ago). In contrast, the earliest land plants did not appear on Earth until about 450 million years ago - nearly 100 million years after the formation of virtually all of Earth's natural diamonds.
Since coal is formed from terrestrial plant debris and the oldest land plants are younger than almost every diamond that has ever been dated, it is easy to conclude that coal did not play a significant role in the formation of Earth's diamonds.
Contributor: Hobart KingKing, Hobart. "How Do Diamonds Form?" Geology.com: News and Information for Geology & Earth Science. Geology.com, n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2014. <http://geology.com/articles/diamonds-from-coal/>.
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Try Triboluminescence
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O G M S B o o k C o r n e r
Hello OGMS,Please remember the following rules when checking out a book:
1. You must be a current member with your dues paid, hopefully an active member.2. Up to three books can be checked out at one time.3. Books can be checked out for one month at a time you check them out at a
meeting and bring them back the next following meeting. If you wish an extension, please arrange with the librarian.
4. Books must be brought back in good shape; any damage must be reported. If a book is lost, please make every effort to replace it or pay for it. Some books are very valuable.
5. If books are overdue a week, you will be called and reminded to return them ASAP.
6. Any book(s) you have that are relevant to our hobby and are fairly current, in good condition that you wish to donate to the library, it would be greatly appreciated.
This book examines a number of key features such as exactly what rocks and minerals are composed of, how they differ from one another, how they can be identified, and what the main defining characteristics are.
Ever since the Earth’s crust first began cooling from a molten mass into a solid form, rocks have been a feature of the terrestrial landscape. Within them, many fascinating minerals can be found, some like gold nuggets and diamonds are valuable objects in their own right. Others such as the ores of
many metals, are commercially important resources. Most however, are of more esoteric interest, and have little significant value beyond that of specimens. Their real worth is as fascinating objects that can be studied by everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Collecting these wonders of nature is a superb activity for everybody, and one which grows with the individual person. It is also a pastime that need not cost very much to get involved in. After all, we are surrounded at all times by rocks of one form or another.
Check out a book at the next meeting there is something for everyone.
Lee Leighton, Librarian
A Pocket Guide To Rocks & MineralsBy: James Lagomarsino
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Past Field Trip Recaps & Upcoming Field Trip InfoTajiguas Beach recap:
The Tajiguas Beach whale bone collecting trip on February 22 was a success! We had approximately 20 people in attendance according to Ron Wise, and from what I have heard there was nobody that got skunked; everybody got a piece of bone. Each of the three clubs (Ventura, Oxnard, Conejo) presented a good showing with multiple folks in attendance.
We arrived early Saturday morning to lowering tides, but the sand was up on the beach. This made it more difficult to find
the specimens we were looking for due to a much smaller selection. Most of the folks went north to the larger piles of rock exposed at the end of the short beach area. Several of us struck it out south toward the seawall, turning back once we got there. There was Jasper, Agate, Carnelian, and Whale Bone shown around as we loaded up our vehicles to drive home. Thanks to Ron Wise and VGMS for sponsoring a nice fun trip!
Paradise Road recap:
Paradise Road on March 15th was a blast! We had 11 folks in attendance, and we had plenty of rocks to identify and discuss at the picnic area after several hours in the stream bed.
We started gathering @ 7:00 am (some folks were not sure of the time for the field trip, they had a nice walk while waiting) at the Paradise Store just off of highway 154. We were informed early that the store had new hours, so we
proceeded toward the ranger station @ 8:15 am. A short pit stop was in order, and pleasant surprise at Paradise Camp, they had day passes! Once business was concluded, and each of us had our pass in-hand we proceeded to the last campground before the river crossing. At this location the Santa Ynez River opens
up to about 100 feet across, completely covered with rocks! Once at the site, everyone dispersed to find goodies.
What was collected was primarily red, yellow, and green jasper, colorful chert, layered agates, and a bit of serpentine and soapstone. 3 folks collected some nice fossils near the opposite bank. At the end of our day it was discussed whether or not we had time to head up Figueroa Mountain Road, but we decided to make that another trip. We sat and talked over snacks and cool drinks, discussing potential for future outings.
This is a great trip for early or late summer as it is not nearly as hot as the desert. We will probably be planning another outing to this location before the end of 2014. ~ Bob Driskell 3rd VP Field Trips
Don’t miss out on the Fun!!!Below are upcoming field trips you may want to attend. (Click on the link to find more info.)
Chivo Canyon, Eocene Fossils April 19th, 2014
Meeting Location: 5069 Westwood St. Simi Valley, CA
Meet at 9:30. We'll walk together down to the canyon trail.You will need: Bucket or collecting bags, hammer, chisels, gardening trowel/fork.
http://www.whoscoming.com/vgms/Chivo414.html?trig=membersignup&trig2=alreadyuser&displayguest=t&gsku=6
Cinco, California Twinned Feldspar May 3rd, 2014
Meeting Location: Meet at 9:30 at the foot of Water Canyon Road, a short distance north of where you turn left across the highway. We'll caravan to the collecting spot so nobody gets lost. Allow 2.5 hours to get here.
You will need: Bucket or collecting bags, hammer, chisels, as this is a pegmatite outcropping.
http://www.whoscoming.com/vgms/Cinco514.html?trig=added&sku=8&trig3&sendinvoice=t
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U p c o m i n g E v e n t s & S h o w s
April 26-27: THOUSAND OAKS, CAConejo Gem & Mineral ClubBorchard Park Community Center, 190 Reino Road (corner of Reino and Borchard Rd).HOURS: 10-5 Sat & SunFREE admission and parking.Contact: Robert Sankovich (805) 494-7734, rmsorca@adelphia.netWebsite: www.cgamc.org/
Fifth Annual World Rock Tumbling Contest (2014)The Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society invites you to join us for our fifth annual World Rock Tumbling Contest. This year we will be using Brazilian Agate.
Prizes:! •! First place $250.00! •! Second Place $100.00! •! Third Place $50.00
For more information Phone: (530) 877-7324 or Email: Tumbling@FeatherRiverRocks.org
This message is your invitation. Print the application and fill out the information, make out the check payable to FRLMS and mail to;Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society or FRLMSP.O. Box 2645Oroville, CA. 95965Entry fee this year will be $40.00 for continental US residents. This includes shipping material to you.All others fees will be $40.00 plus shipping. Please send correct fees and how to ship.! •! (3LBS.) of rough Brazilian Agate will be shipped to you when application &
check are approved.! •! We will stop accepting applications June 1st, 2014.! •! 5 of your best finished rocks must be returned with a copy of entry form
and must be post marked no later than August 15th, 2014.
March 29 - 30: TORRANCE, CASouth Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society, TorranceKen Miller Recreation Center3341 Torrance Blvd (entrance on Madrona Ave)Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4Contact: Craig Polliard & Chris Lemaster, (310) 533-4931Email: CraigPolliard@yahoo.comWebsite: www.palosverdes.com/sblap
The Pasadena Lapidary Society Presents The
2014 Annual Statewide Show & Convention of the
CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES
California s Gem & Mineral Bounty FAIRPLEX, Building 5, Pomona, CA
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2014
Friday & Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM
Gems, Minerals, Beads, Rocks,
Fossils, Jewelry, Dealers,
Exhibits, Speakers, Demos,
Raffles, Silent Auctions,
Kids Activities!
Admission: Adults $5, 3-‐day pass $12 Seniors 60+ & Military $4,
3-‐day pass $10 Juniors (13-‐17) $3, 3-‐day pass $7
Kids 12 & Under Free w/paid Adult
Fairplex, Building 5, 1101 McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Parking in Lot 3 for $10
For more information contact 626 260-‐7239
May 2 - 4: BISHOP, CALone Pine Gem & Mineral SocietyBishop FairgroundsSierra Street & Fair DriveHours: Fri 5 - 10; Sat 9 - 7; Sun 10 - 3Contact: Steve Mobley, (760) 793-6025Email: steve@littlebearrocks.com
May 3 - 4: ANAHEIM, CASearchers Gem & Mineral SocietyBrookhurst Community Center2271 W. Crescent AvenueHours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4:30Contact: Robert & Sharon Burson, (562) 860-5938; cell (562) 706-2054Email: bursonrocks@verizon.netWebsite: www.searchersrocks.org
May 3 - 4: PASO ROBLES, CASanta Lucia RockhoundsPioneer Park & Museum2010 Riverside AvenueHours: 9 - 5 dailyKim Noyes, (805) 610-0603Email: kimnoyes@gmail.comWebsite: www.slrockhounds.org
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SH O W SC H E DU L E
Following is a show schedule for the upcoming 2014 CFMS Show & Convention. Please watch the CFMS show website (www.cfms2014show.com), CFMS Newsletter, or the CFMS website or updates and additions. The show will be held in Building 5 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Parking will be in lot 3 next to the Sheraton Hotel. Parking is $10. Thursday, May 29, 2014 Noon - 9:00 PM: Set-up for exhibits (exhibits must remain in place until 4:00 PM, June 1) F riday, May 30, 2014 10:00 AM: Show opens. Fairplex, Building 5, Parking lot 3 (Sheraton parking lot) 11:00 AM: Speaker, Sheraton Hotel, Chardonnay Room James Bowden, Flint Knapping, 2:00 PM: Speaker, Sheraton Hotel, Chardonnay Room
James Van Winckle. Shares his experiences with the Judith River Dinosaur Institute including exploration programs and activities at the fossil rich digsite in the Little Snowy Mountains in central Montana.
3:30 PM: Speaker, Sheraton Hotel, Chardonnay Room Thomas Howell Fossils I Have Known and Loved 5:00 PM: Show closes for the day 7:00 PM: Cracker Barrel, Lawn at the Sheraton Hotel Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:00 AM: R ting, Vineyard Room I, Sheraton Hotel 9:00 AM Vineyard I Room, Sheraton Hotel 10:00 AM: Show opens 11:00 AM: Speaker, Sheraton Hotel, Chardonnay Room Justin Hall from the Dino Institute, Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, speaks on
evolution of flight and control in early birds and dromaeosaurid dinosaurs. 2:00 PM: Speaker, Chardonnay Room, Sheraton Hotel Patti Polk, author of Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America 3:30 PM: Sheraton Hotel, Chardonnay Room, Sheraton Hotel Bob Jones speaks on what causes color in minerals 5:00 PM: Show closes for the day 6:00 PM: Happy Hour for Awards Banquet, Vineyard Rooms III & IV, Sheraton Hotel 7:00 PM: Dinner served for Awards Banquet, Vineyard Rooms III & IV, Sheraton Hotel Sunday, June 1, 2014 8:00 AM: Chardonnay Room, Sheraton Hotel 10:00 AM: Show opens 11:00 AM: Speaker, Chardonnay Room, Sheraton Hotel Chairman of the Desert Advisory Committee, presents a
2:00 PM: Speaker, Chardonnay Room, Sheraton Hotel Tony Kamph, CSI Mineralogy: Fakes, Frauds and Fantasies, 4:00 PM: End of show; tear-down begins
2014 Annual CFMS Show & Convention
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NON-COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT INVITATION We invite all members of CFMS affiliated societies to participate in the 2014 CFMS Show in Pomona. If you have an exhibit you would like to display, please fill out this application form and send by April 25, 2014. All exhibits
educational display on earthquakes, etc. Each exhibitor will receive a show pass and one guest pass. Lighting: Maximum lighting is 150 watts per 4-foot case. (No halogen lights, please!) Bring 16-gauge 3-pronged grounded extension cord. Set-up will be Thursday, May 29, 2014, from noon until 9:00 p.m. All exhibits must be set up on Thursday unless prior arrangements have been made with the Exhibits Chair. Exhibits must remain in place until show closing time at 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2014. Neither the CFMS nor the Host Societies assume re-
own insurance or assume the risk. Security will be provided throughout the show. For further show information, please go to www.cfms2014show.com. Please return your completed form to: CFMS Show Exhibits Chair c/o Jennifer Jang P.O. Box 5025 Pasadena, CA 91117-0025. Or email all of the information requested below to displays@cfms2014show.com
Please cut and return bottom portion. If entering multiple exhibits, please send a separate form for each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NAME__________________________________________PHONE(_____)_________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________________STATE_______ZIP_________________ SOCIETY_____________________________________E-MAIL_________________________ DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY___________________________________________________________________ I have my own case ________ : Size: Width_________Height_________Depth__________ OR I will have to rent a case_____ Slant cases available only. Liners & risers are not furnished. Rental cost is $10. Email Jennifer for slant case liner pattern and dimensions. If any upright cases are still available after competition entries close they will be available for rental also. Contact Jennifer Jang for more information. Make check payable to Pasadena Lapidary Society 2014 Show. Limited rental cases are available on a first-come/first-served basis.
SIGNATURE______________________________________DATE_______________________
2014 Annual CFMS Show & Convention
Hosted by Pasadena Lapidary Society Fairplex, Pomona, California, May 30 June 1, 2014
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COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY NAME__________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________________ PHONE_______________________________ EMAIL_________________________________ SOCIETY_______________________________________________________________ EXHIBITOR GROUP: MASTER____ADVANCED____NOVICE____JUNIOR____ SOCIETY____ JUNIOR SOCIETY____ If Junior, DATE OF BIRTH HERE_______ EXHIBIT DIVISION___________ EXHIBIT CLASS____________ Do you have your own case? Yes___ No___ Size: Width_____ Height_____ Depth____ SUPPLEMENTAL TROPHIES CHOATE JEWELRY FACETRON FACETING BEGINNING FACETING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FACETING TROPHY CERTIFICATION FOR EXHIBITORS I hereby certify that all material in competition by me is my own personal property. If Society, all material belongs to members of the Society. All work, except minor findings or where otherwise allowed by the rules, was com-pleted by me. I have read the current rules and agree to abide by them.
____________________________________________________ PRINT NAME___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ I certify, as an officer of the above named society, that the exhibitor is a member in good standing of that society and, to the best of my knowledge, is eligible to exhibit in the stated classification according to the AFMS Rules. Signature___________________________ Title________________________________
Date__________________________________ BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED & SENT BACK
Be sure to make a copy for your files.
2014 Annual CFMS Show & Convention
Hosted by Pasadena Lapidary Society Fairplex, Pomona, California, May 30 June 1, 2014
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Invitation Fifth Annual World Rock Tumbling Contest
The Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society invites you to join us for our Fifth annual World Rock Tumbling Contest. This year we will be using Brazilian Agate. Pictures of the rough and polished agate are on our web site. Prizes
• First Place For more information $250.00 www.featherriverrocks.org • Second Place Phone: (530) 877-7324 $100.00 Email: tumbling@featherriverrocks.org • Third Place $50.00
This message is your invitation and your application. Print and fill out the information, make out the check to FRLMS and mail it to: Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society or FLRMS P.O.Box 2645 Oroville, CA. 95965 Entry fee this year will be $40.00 for continental US residents. This will include shipping material to you. All others fees will be $40.00 plus shipping. Please send correct fees and how to ship.
• (3lbs) of rough Brazilian Agate will be shipped to you when application and check are approved. • We will stop accepting applications June 1st, 2014. • ( 5 of you best finished rocks) must be returned with a copy of entry form and must be post marked no later than August 15th, 2014. • A copy of the complete rules will be sent with rough and posted on our website.
Name; ____________________________ Phone; _______________________________ Address; ________________________________________________________________ Email; __________________________________________________________________
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