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Breath of fresh air

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Glassblower Sam Stang discovered his passion for the art of glass when a friend invited him to join a glassblowing class. He then learned the art further in 1983 at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. After a year, he started his first studio, Ibex Glass, in St. Louis, MO with colleagues.

Author: Selbert, Pamela
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
Glass blowing, Stang, Sam

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Ace of quartz

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Herkimer "diamonds" are actually quartz crystals that are found in Middleville, Herkimer County, NY, particularly at the Ace of Diamonds mine, located just south of the town. The microbe theory is probably the best concept of how the crystals are formed.

Author: Selbert, Pamela
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
Appreciation, Mineral deposits, Mines and mineral resources, Mining

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Hexagon heaven

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The Wegner quartz crystal mines in Arkansas, owned by Richard Wegner, has been in operation since 1981. Quartz crystals were first discovered by Wagner in his vegetable garden.

Author: Selbert, Pamela
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
Discovery and exploration, Miners, Wegner, Richard

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