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.
Publications ARE Quarterly: Fall 2025 — Volcanic Minerals of the Pacific Northwest A regional deep-dive into olivine, obsidian, and zeolite minerals from Oregon and Washington volcanic systems.
Confectionery Geology ARE Rock Candy Social and Crystal Growing Championship An annual chapter fundraiser and crystallographic competition in which Rockies compete to grow the largest, clearest, and most improbably…
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 Olivine (Peridot) Identification Sheet The green mineral that makes up much of the Earth's mantle — and surfaces as gemstone peridot when conditions align.
Identification Muscovite Mica Identification Sheet The sparkly sheet mineral in every granite — and the one that makes students understand cleavage for the first time.
Identification Amethyst Identification Sheet The purple quartz that has captivated collectors and jewelers for millennia — and fades if you leave it on the windowsill.
