Monthly Archives: July 2008

Ruby is for July

Dear Friends- This is Joan Ruby Lawhead again, writing about one of my favorite stones…Ruby…wonder why? In addition to it being my name and I believe the main reason why I was hired at The Fossil Cartel, it is the … Continue reading

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Smithsonian Earth, Rock and Gem books

In The Fossil Cartel we have two books that I think are not only some of the most beautiful books on geology and rocks, but also among the most informative. Smithsonian Earth and Smithsonian Rock & Gem are developed for … Continue reading

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Mary’s exuberance for rocks

Anybody who knows me realizes I have an “unbridled enthusiasm” for rocks. Some people are interested in what I have to say about stones, while others are charmed by my exuberance. Sometimes, a person will just stare, baffled at how … Continue reading

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Happy 4th!

In honor of the 4th, I would like to pay tribute to the wonderful array of stones and fossils that come from the good ol’ USA.  We are proud to feature these in our store: Quartz crystals – Arkansas      Herkimer … Continue reading

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