Identification Onyx Identification Sheet A banded chalcedony with a parallel-layered structure, a hardness that outlasts most imposters, and — in this particular library — a name…
Member Benefits Discounted Gem and Mineral Show Admission ARE members receive reduced or complimentary admission at participating regional gem and mineral shows throughout the year.
Merchandise ARE 10x Hand Loupe A quality triplet-corrected loupe for field and gem show use — the single most useful tool a Rockie can carry.
Publications ARE Quarterly: Winter 2025 — Fool's Gold and Honest Minerals A collector-focused issue on pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and the art of not getting fooled at gem shows.
Annual Meeting Pacific Northwest Rock and Gem Show The largest regional mineral show in the Pacific Northwest, featuring dealers, identification clinics, and the ARE chapter showcase.
Safety Standards Rock Tumbler and Lapidary Equipment Safety Safe setup, operation, and maintenance for rotary and vibratory tumblers, trim saws, grinders, and polishing wheels.
Field Guides Peridot and Olivine in Volcanic Terrain How to find gem-quality peridot and fresh olivine in basaltic volcanic landscapes.
Field Guides Gemstone Identification at Rock and Gem Shows A practical guide to not getting taken — and finding the real deals — at gem and mineral shows.
Identification Amethyst Identification Sheet The purple quartz that has captivated collectors and jewelers for millennia — and fades if you leave it on the windowsill.
Identification Turquoise Identification Sheet One of the world's oldest ornamental stones — and one of the most frequently faked.
