I am one of the librarians for the Austin Gem & Mineral Society. AGMS has an extensive library which includes magazines. Rock & Gem is a magazine which AGMS has numerous/continuous volumes. I can access the library this Saturday (10th). I'll let you know if the specific month is on file.

Thanks for securing such a wonderful site. As an Austin rockhound I look forward to collecting opportunities. I hope the Texas Rockers and the Austin G&M Society set up trips soon. Do you have a minimum group size and what do you envision the price per head will be? ~Laird

Don Thanks for the reminder. Looking forward to the sessions. Do you know if the publishing representatives be setting up their booths as well? ~Laird

Try contacting the following individual. I understand he may be retiring soon so he may have some 'herd' recollections. Mike Howard , AR RPG #009 Geology Supervisor/Mineralogist Arkansas Geological Survey 3815 West Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72204 501-683-0125 cell ...

Photo I agree with seeking the other pleasures with prospecting - working the dumps. here are a few of my favorite ohotos I took a few years back in Colorado San Juan district. ~Laird

There's a rock shop in Llano, Texas that has some experience with fluorite and rare-earth minerals. You can contact him at: Enchanted Rocks & Jewelry 805 Berry St. Llano, Texas 78643 The Central Mineral Region of Texas has numerous rare-earth localities including Yttrian & ...