One of our club members Jamie Erickson wrote this brief article about Icelandic Spar, or Calcite and its connection to the Vikings. Enjoy! In today’s society, everyone has a slightly different romanticized image of the famous Norse travelers the Vikings. We have pieced things together from movies, books, legends, and family trees… there might even … Continue reading Vikings and Rocks: Icelandic Spar
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Picking Up Stones Along the Way
Welcome to our new page, both new friends and old. Hello there, if you are reading this then yes, you have made it to our new club web site. You have also successfully navigated your way to the ‘Articles’ section and clicked on it… this must be a good sign. I hope you like the … Continue reading Picking Up Stones Along the Way
Australia, Opal, and Mosquitos!
Two of our club members Leslie Neff and Larry Hoskinson take frequent trips to Australia to visit friends, go rock hounding, and enjoy the natural beauty of the country. Here is a little write up from their last trip- enjoy! Landing in Sydney after 14 long hours, we felt we had come home. We stay … Continue reading Australia, Opal, and Mosquitos!
South Bay Lapidary and Mineral Society 