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Paradise for Rock Lovers:
The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

     by Cecilia Ray

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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!  

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This tree is made of wired tumbled citrine
 on a citrine base.

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After all the walking, it is always nice
to take a short rest.

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One of the hundreds of tables displaying stones.

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Many single points on stands lined the walkways.

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This magical garden is filled with large shaped and natural crystals.

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This is a huge citrine polished point setting among lots of natural quartz points.

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One of the natural quartz clusters on display.

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My daughter, Susan, and I admiring an amethyst heart.

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