Gems of the Cumberland
Article Abstract:
Agate is a gemstone that can be found abundantly in the Cumberland Plateau region of Alabama and Tennessee. It comes in various patterns and colors such as red, pink, orange, yellow, black and green. Agate is also locally known as Paint Rock.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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Fired up
Article Abstract:
Award-winning lapidary Jim Haufmann believes that the beauty of fire agate is hidden within the stone. Fire agate is also very colorful and this quality can be enhanced by the way it is shaped.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
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Gems in the parking lot
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The finding of the most desirable gems in a parking lot is described. The parking lot was bulldozed out of tailing piles, and the berms outlining the bulldozer passes was washed by the rains.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2005
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