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EVENTS, NEWS, AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION - FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Paradise for Rock Lovers:
The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
by Cecilia Ray
This dragon's body is made of two amethyst geodes.
The 2023 Tucson Gem & Mineral show appears to be back in full swing after suffering from the shutdowns and restriction of the pandemic. Forty-four individual gem shows provided space of over 3000 booths. It was a paradise for rock lovers, jewelry makers, wholesale and retail sellers, and anyone who loves the beauty nature has to offer.
No words can describe the beauty of the stones I saw, so here are pictures of just a few of the amazing specimens. Enjoy!
This tree is made of wired tumbled citrine
on a citrine base.
After all the walking, it is always nice
to take a short rest.
One of the hundreds of tables displaying stones.
Many single points on stands lined the walkways.
This magical garden is filled with large shaped and natural crystals.
This is a huge citrine polished point setting among lots of natural quartz points.
One of the natural quartz clusters on display.
My daughter, Susan, and I admiring an amethyst heart.
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