Monthly Archives: August 2008

Peridot for August

Whether you are a Leo or Virgo, if your birthday is in August, your birthstone is peridot. This semi-precious gem-grade crystal of the mineral Olivine gets its light apple green color from iron and is found in both volcanic rock … Continue reading

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A Tribute to the Fossils

Geologic time can be a hard concept to grasp. We say that dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, but do we really even understand just how long is a million years? The currently accepted age of the earth … Continue reading

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“What’s Your Favorite?”

People come into the store sometimes and ask, “What’s your favorite?” gesturing to include everything in the store. I always have such a hard time answering that question quickly because I love all this stuff. I love the fossils, the … Continue reading

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