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October 2019 Rock Talk Newsletter Page
White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club P.O. Box 3504
Show Low, Arizona 85902 www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org
Vol. 23, Issue 10 October 2019
Welcome to new member, Robert Howard! We look forward to getting to know you and hope to see you at our meetings and outings.
This year’s Trunk or Treat event was a hit! Several members opened the trucks of their vehicles and generously gave away lots of rocks. Most of us prefer a rock to candy! Thanks to all who participated!
This is a reminder that elections of club officers and board take place every November. A ballot is included in this month’s Rock Talk. It is important that you bring the completed ballot to the November meeting; or mail it in before the deadline if you are unable to attend so that your vote can be counted.
Many thanks go to club Librarian Yvonne for gathering some older publications that were sold during our meeting. We didn’t “win the lottery” with sales, but it did reduce some of our inventory. If you check out a publication, please remember to return it at the next meeting.
Remember our wonderful Arizona minerals display at the Show Low Historical Museum. Check it out along with some amazing historical
items pertaining to the history of life “on the mountain.”
At the meeting, Karen mentioned a pocket size mineral identification book that some of us use. It is entitled Arizona Rocks & Minerals by Bob and Dan R. Lynch, published by Adventure Publications (ISBN 1-59193-237-8). It contains lots of information and color pictures to help identify your specimens. The publisher has also printed similar books for several other states.
Our December holiday party/mini meeting is a time for some fun and to enjoy great food and “rock talk.” Further details will be published in next month’s Rock Talk. However, we need two or three volunteers to cook a ham, turkey, or roast. You will be reimbursed for your purchase. All other food is provided by our members per our usual potlucks. We usually have a large turnout, so be prepared.
Have a great month!
Rose Fowers
Our next meeting is November 3. For those whose last names begin with A-H
(Or any of you who are great cooks) Please bring snacks and remember cleanup duties.
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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Our newsletter is published monthly by the White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club, Inc. Any information or comments members wish to include in the monthly newsletter must be given to the editor at the general membership meeting or call the editor no later than Tuesday following the meeting.
Membership dues are $15 for a single membership and $20 for a couple/family. Dues are paid the first of January each year along with a completed application form. Memberships initiated in November or later in a given year are also good for the following year.
We meet the first Sunday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday) at the VFW Post 9907, 381 North Central Avenue in Show Low. Turn north off the Deuce of Clubs at Burger King. Social half hour at
1:00 pm, meeting starts at 1:30 pm.
PRESIDENT Rose Fowers (928)537-2195 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Sandra Angelo (928)537-3726
2ND VICE PRESIDENT Maureen Helm (402)660-6149 [email protected]
SECRETARY Hope Rubi (928)228-8851
TREASURER Carl Hickman (928)536-3744 [email protected]
EDITOR B.G. Hogarth (928)532-3043 [email protected]
FIELD TRIPS Rick Palmer (928)245-3920 [email protected]
Karen Dorsey (928)536-2360
Stan Arneklev (480)213-4187
John Bustraan (503)312-6429
Suzanne Fern (928)892-5236
Mike Park (602)228-0982
Webmaster/Coalition Chair Aimee Webster (602)503-8417 [email protected]
Show Chairman Gary Alves (928)679-3644 [email protected]
Assistant Show Chairman Steve Fowers (928)537-2195
Sunshine Peggy Lancaster (623)262-3859
Education, Schools Donna Pollard (480)600-2714 [email protected]
Greeter/Door Prizes/Raffle Bill/Linda Stalder (928)368-4496
Auctioneer Steve Fowers (928)537-2195
Highway Cleanup Brookie/ Larry Embry (928)537-0760
Bonus Prizes Sandra Angelo (928)537-3726
Historian Jeannie/Stan Arneklev (480)213-4187
Librarians Yvonne Garrett/Thomas Castro
Meeting Room Setup/Cleanup Debbie Trimble/Suzanne Fern
Show Low: Thelma Gray Pinetop/Lakeside: Peggy Lancaster
Snowflake/Taylor: Stan/Jeannie Arneklev Springerville/Eager: Rick Palmer
Heber/Overgaard: Aimee Webster
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The meeting was called to order by President
Rose Fowers at 1:30 PM. Guest Robert Howard,
who later became our newest member, was
introduced.
Debbie Trimble made a motion to accept the
minutes as published and with a second by
Sandra Angelo, motion carried. Carl Hickman
gave the treasurer’s report. Vice President
Sandra Angelo reminded us to put our name in
her book if we do anything above and beyond
for the club. Rose reported that club member
Karinita Hansen is recovering from a heart
attack.
Rick Palmer gave an in-depth report on the
club’s September field trip. (See Page 6 in Rock
Talk.) Karen Dorsey, Ursula Wilson, and Jeanne
and Stan Arneklev displayed some of the great
specimens from that trip.
Karen Dorsey gave details on the October
field trip which will be along the Coronado Trail.
(See further details on Page 6 in Rock Talk.)
Bill Stalder described the door, raffle, and
50/50 prizes. Brookie Embrey thanked those
who volunteered for last month’s road clean-up.
Rose thanked Toni Mondragon for sending some
rocks to be added to our silent auction and door
prizes.
After a short break, Rick Olson gave an
incisive and informative lecture on identifying
rock specimens. He displayed and described
many different lovely rocks and minerals. He
suggested Mindat.org for help in identifying
specimens.
The New Mexico 40th Mineral Symposium on
November 9 and 10 in Socorro, New Mexico was
mentioned. (See Page 8 in Rock Talk for further
information.)
Door prizes were announced; winners were
Robert Howard, Joyce Alves, Donna Pollard and
Larry Embrey. Raffle prize winners were
Jeannie Arneklev, Rick Olson, Terry Pollard and
Hope Rubi. Bill Stalder won the 50/50 prize of
$56.
There being no further business to discuss,
the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
Hope Rubi, Secretary
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CLUB MEMBER LOREN WRIGHT IS SELLING THE FOLLOWING AT HIS BOOTH AT THE RED DOOR CONSIGNMENT STORE
ON PORTER MOUNTAIN ROAD IN LAKESIDE
Have you moved or have your phone numbers changed? It is critical that you notify Webmaster
Aimee or Rose if anything has changed. We must keep your information current on the club roster.
Prospecting Supplies Rockhound Supplies Treasure Hunting Supplies Books Tools Equipment Specimens AND LOTS MORE FUN STUFF!!!
For more information, call Loren at 928-368-3281
Or E-mail at [email protected]
FIELD TRIP REMINDER: Those attending our monthly outings/field trips, MUST NOTIFY
THE TRIP LEADER before leaving the area. As always, we don’t want to leave you behind.
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(Taken from Earthquake, a publication of the Earth Science Museum, Sept. 2019)
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GENERAL ITINERY: We will travel to Alpine, then on to the Coronado Trail towards Morenci, Route 191, about 73 miles from Alpine.
VEHICLE REQUIRED: It is pavement all the way, so any vehicle can make it.
WHAT WE ARE COLLECTING: Black and mahogany obsidian.
WHAT TO BRING: Rock hammers and chisels for large pieces, gloves, buckets, eye protection, lunch, snacks, sun screen, and lots of water. The club owns a few walkie-talkies; however, if you own any, please bring them for better communication during the caravanning. If you don’t have walkie-talkie, make sure we have your cell number. (Don’t forget to cover up your holes!) For any questions, please call Trip Leader Karen Dorsey at 928-536-2360.
MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Saturday, October 26. Meet in
Springerville at McDonalds and Western Drug parking lot at
7:00 AM, leaving at 7:15. Please have gas and be ready to go.
Eighteen club members traveled down the Mogollon Rim on September 28 to the fire control road past Kohl's Ranch to search for Payson diamonds and geodes. Our first stop was for the quartz diamonds. We spread out and it looked like everyone was finding something. Later we returned to the fire control road and traveled another eight to nine miles to look for the little brain geodes. The geodes seemed to be everywhere; you just had to pick out the best ones. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful area in which to search. Thanks to all who came.
Photos By Stan Arneklev
By Rick Palmer
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Photos from
https://www.minerals.net/
mineral/bornite.aspx
It does, however, get used in the mineral trade as a curiosity called "peacock ore." A favorite among children, the bornite chunks sold as “peacock ore” or “peacock copper” have a rich bouquet of colors. The colors are from an iridescent tarnish forming on bornite upon exposure to air. The tarnish is made of assorted copper oxides or hydroxides that form a mere atoms-thin layer over the bornite. The thickness of the layers is close to the wavelength of light. When light waves bounce between the bornite surface and the top of the tarnish layer, they will leave with the wavelengths of various colors. This effect is the same as the rainbow effect that occurs with oil on water. In the case of bornite, the tarnish will have a purplish, violet or blue color. Because bornite is often intergrown with chalcopyrite, which tarnishes to more greens and yellows, the peacock ore may have many colors ranging from purple to blue to green to yellow.
Although tumbled and polished “peacock ore” is sold on the marketplace, the stones have probably been artificially treated with chemicals. The super thin layer of color will be worn off in a tumbler.
Bornite was named after Austrian mineralogist Ignaz von Born in 1845. It has a very low Mohs hardness of 3. Because of its connection with copper, bornite can usually be found wherever copper mines are located. In Arizona, that would include most of the state!
And by the way, there are those who also claim that handling “Peacock Ore” can “keep you focused in a positive spirit and increase creativity.”
B ornite is an important copper ore mineral. As a mineral
specimen, bornite is usually lacking. Good crystals are rare; thus bornite is commonly known as simply a massive mineral ore.
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OCTOBER 11-13: BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: West Valley Rock & Mineral Club Annual Helzarockin’ Gem & Mineral Show: Buckeye Arena, 802 N. 1st Street (Miller Road). Fri., Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2. Adults $3, kids under 13 free. Rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, etc. Gold panning & scavenger hunt. Contact: [email protected] Website: westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com. Or contact Lara (602)405-2926 or Alice at (602) 329-2519.
OCTOBER 12-13: SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral And Gem Club; Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; inside and outside vendors, handicapped accessible, free gemstone identification, geode sales and cutting, and activities for children; contact Maudie Bailey, Email: [email protected]; Website: [email protected]
OCTOBER 19-20: SEDONA, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free for children under 12; contact Bill Schwartz, 75 Sheath Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336, (928) 203-0356; Email: [email protected]; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org
NOVEMBER 9-10: LAKE HAVASU, ARIZONA: Annual Gem & Mineral Show: Aquatic Center 100 Park Avenue, Lake Havasu; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4. Adults $2; children under 12 free. Watch as professionals demonstrate their crafts and find plenty of opportunities to shop for facet-ed and cabochon jewels, fossils, tools, findings, slabs, finished jewelry and gifts galore! There will be raffles and hourly door prizes, games and prizes for the kids, as well as food and beverage services available. Email: [email protected] Website: lakehavasugms.com
If you have an interest in new minerals that have been found, learning more about finding agates in southern New Mexico, the significant new discovery of Prehnite in Arizona, and other interesting facts about and new strides in mineralogy, this symposium might be for you. Presented by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, New Mexico, sponsors of the event include various gem and mineral clubs and geological societies throughout New Mexico. This year’s symposium will include a day and a half of 30-minute, formal paper presentations focusing on mineral occurrences and artifacts from New Mexico and adjacent states. A few selected papers may be presented from other parts of the world.
The event is held at the Macey Center, 909 Olive Lane, located on the campus of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. On-line registration is $40. For more information:
https://geoinfo.nmt.edu/museum/minsymp/
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Members may bring the completed ballot to the November meeting. If mailing in your ballot, please
do so in time to be received NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 30, 2019. Please mark “Ballot” on the
face of your envelope. Mail-ins will be opened during the November meeting by an ad hoc committee
appointed by the president. Mail to: PO Box 3504, Show Low AZ 85902. If you want to write in a
candidate, please make sure you have received their permission to do so.
Circle the name of the candidate of your choice and USE ONE BALLOT PER ADULT MEMBER.
WRITE-INS ELECTED POSITIONS
PRESIDENT Rose Fowers _______________________
VICE PRESIDENT Sandra Angelo ____________________
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Maureen Helm ____________________
TREASURER Carl Hickman ____________________
SECRETARY Hope Rubi ____________________
EDITOR Brenda (BG) Hogarth ____________________
FIELDTRIP CHAIRS
(CHOOSE 2)
Rick Palmer
Karen Dorsey
_______________
_______________
BOARD MEMBERS
(CHOOSE 4) Debra Trimble
John Bustraan
Stan Arneklev
Suzanne Fern
Write-in ____________________
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Just about every rockhound I know has boxes, buckets, and crates full of rocks sitting around in garages and sheds. And they really don’t want to part with any of them. And this is totally understandable on a number of levels. Someday these rocks will hit the tumbler and the polisher. Someday they will be made into beautiful jewelry. Someday they will all get sorted out. The rocks in this bucket were found on the best rock hunting trip ever! Someday . . . . .
Have you ever considered turning these rocks into art that could be sold at shows, craft fairs, or swap meets? Rockhounds are by nature extremely creative. At least the ones in this club are! I am constantly amazed at the knowledge and the ideas you all come up with.
While cruising the Internet, I discovered an entire venue on using rocks to create lovely artwork. Here are some examples:
The ideas I found were endless and each one extraordinary in its own way. If interested, you might try these sites. Or just put in a search for “rock artwork.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x2EVbMnG1Q
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/264445809348168546/?autologin=true
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White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club PO Box 3504
Show Low, AZ 85902-3504