The Rockhounder October 2017

The purpose of the Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County MD, Inc. is “to increase knowledge and popular interest in earth sciences, geology, mineralogy, paleontology, lapidary arts, and related subjects.”

NOTE: Please send any submissions for the Next Regular Next Board of Directors Meeting: November issue of The Rockhounder Meeting: to Editor Olivia Luzier at [email protected] The Board of Directors will meet 7:30 PM on By Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Date: Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at the home of Jonathan Time: 7:30 PM Harris. Board members Place: are expected to be there. Regular Meeting Announcements Rockville Senior Any member is welcome Gary Leaman, Vice President Center, to attend, but please let 1150 Carnation Jonathan know if you plan to attend. October Speaker Information: Drive Rockville, MD Speaker: Casper Voogt Inside this issue: Title of Talk: Item Page “My 2014 Trip to Madagascar with Mindat” Meeting Announcements, Speaker Info 1 President’s Message 2 Casper Voogt is a globetrotting mineral collector Sept. 11 Regular Meeting Minutes 3 and photographer. In his day job, he runs Plethora Design, a web design company. He has traveled to Sept. 18 BOD Meeting Minutes 4 over fifty countries and has been mineral Sept. 11 FRA Meeting Minutes 6 collecting in Morocco, Madagascar, Myanmar, Pictures from Sept. 11 Regular Meeting 7 Russia, Germany, and around the US. Show Table for Sept. 11 Meeting 10 Casper will present a talk about his three-week In Memory of Cynthia Hunter-Shupe 11 2014 trip to Madagascar with Mindat. The focus of Field Trip News 12 the talk will be on the travel experience, culture, visiting mines, collecting, and purchasing Oct. 14 Auction Announcement 13 minerals. He will also bring samples from his trip. Oct. 14 Auction Item List 14 2018 Slate of Officers 16 Continued on page 2 Upcoming Shows 17

The Rockhounder October 2017 Speaker Information (Cont’d) Gary Leaman

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Our November 13th meeting will be of interest to everyone that has come home from one of our monthly club meetings where we had a small auction and bought a lot or you went to a rock and mineral show or just picked up those priceless stones from the roadside.

We will be having a club member’s auction so gather your extra rocks, minerals, or other rockhounding items that you can part with. We will be sending out the forms that need to be completed to auction these well-collected rockhounding items during the November meeting.

President’s Message Jonathan Harris

Hello fellow Rockhounds,

Fall has started and our programs are back. The few who are stragglers—please pay your membership dues now so you can stay on our roster and continue to participate in field trips and other events. Mark your calendars for October 14: Saturday morning will be a club auction of over 100 lots of lapidary materials. The items include many Lake Superior Agates, Gypsum crystals, jaspers, geode sections, and other lapidary material. Much is old stock that you are unlikely to dig up any more. If you are running out of shelf space, our November meeting will be a club auction. Now is the time to start thinking of letting go of those duplicates or specimens that are getting lonely and gathering dust. You can restock at the various local shows that appear in the Rockhounder and emails.

Happy autumn, ─Jonathan

The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Regular Meeting Minutes for September 11, 2017 Jeff Cessna

The September 11, 2017 meeting was called to order by President Jonathan Harris at 7:45 PM. There were approximately 50 people in attendance (45 adults, 5 juniors). It was M/S/P to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2017 regular meeting, with the following corrections: the general door prize was won by Gerald Elgert, not Chuck Hyland, and the show table door prize was won by Karen Lottes, not Carro Hinderstein.

It was M/S/P to accept Mark Dahlman as a delegate to the EFMLS annual meeting.

President: President Jonathan Harris announced there would be a short BOD meeting during the break. Jonathan announced a silent auction and finalized it at the break.

Chris Luzier to take the minutes of the September BOD meeting, if the secretary does not arrive in time.

Membership: Doug Baum thanked those members that had paid their dues so far. He announced the visitors for the evening. All stood and introduced themselves and spoke of what brought them to our club. It was M/S/P to approve the memberships of Bruce and Diane Berndt of Fairfax, VA; Dennis and Denise Nelson of Betheseda, MD; and Barry and Carro Hinderstein of Takoma Park, MD. Doug welcomed returning members Alf Shupe and Jim Kostka.

Treasurer: Tom Dushel announced, for all those who were greatly concerned, that the meeting space rent was now paid.

Chris Luzier discussed the October14th auction of lapidary rough, slabs, agates, and selenite crystals. A list of lots will be included in the October Rockhounder. Chris also announced the October 28th Ultraviolation Show in Fairless Hills, PA. He noted that dealers are still needed. Denise Nelson announced an upcoming GLMS-DC auction on October 29th.

Show: Chris Luzier noted that the show is 6 months away. We will need help making pre-forms for the lapidary shop. The club has a machine available for loan and can provide materials.

Field Trips: Jonathan Harris noted an upcoming trip to the Willis Mountain kyanite locality. Jonathan brought give-aways from past trips to Mt. Pleasant Mills and Vulcan Manassas Quarries.

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The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Regular Meeting Minutes for September 11, 2017

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Program: Gary Leaman introduced the dual speakers for the evening, Scott Sprauge and Ed Parshley, both of the Central MD GPAA. The common theme was Arkansas, with Ed discussing “Experiences Finding Quartz Crystals in Arkansas” and Scott discussing “Experiences Finding Diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park.” Ed stated that quartz in Arkansas has been known for some time with Spanish explorers noting local Indians had weapons with strange tips and blades. He described the Ron Coleman Mine and the Crystal Seen Trading Company. The former is an active mine with collecting on tailing piles and the latter is a former mine where digging to pockets is required. A large specimen from Ron Coleman mine was displayed. Scott gave details on the State Park containing the 8th largest diamond reserve in the world, with details of the geology and examples of the diamonds found there. He described the process for collecting including the tools needed. His own finds were passed around among the audience and the talk ended with a demonstration of the method to concentrate and pick out diamonds from material brought back from the park. Both speakers answered many questions from an interested audience. Thanks, Scott and Ed.

Board of Directors: It was M/S/P to donate a club family membership and a small mineral collection to a local silent auction at Maryvale Elementary School. Chris Luzier and Tom Dushel had minerals to use in the donation.

Joel Rosen announced the purchase of a new club trailer to transport and store show materials, replacing the aging trailer. Club member will be needed to transfer materials at a time to be set and announced after trailer delivery.

Show table and door prizes were administered by Joel Rosen.

Adjournment: It was M/S/P to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 PM Jeff Cessna, Secretary

The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Board Meeting Minutes for September 18, 2017 Jeff Cessna

Board members present: Doug Baum, Jeff Cessna, Jonathan Harris, Gary Leaman, Chris Luzier, Holly McNeil, Joel Rosen, and Dave Tiktinsky. Board members not present: Tom Dushel, Dave Fryauff, and Wendell Mohr. President Jonathan Harris called the September 18, 2017 meeting to order at approximately 7:38 PM.

Auction: The material delivered so far has begun to be organized into lots. Two additional loads are anticipated. Logistics for delivery and further sorting were discussed. Some material may not arrive in time to be printed in Rockhounder. Dave Tiktinsky required information on lots to prepare the flyer. Chris Luzier will provide information. Hours were discussed. The venue will be contacted about possibility for setting up the evening before and a contingency for the auction running long.

Property: Discussions of a date to transfer material from trailer to trailer established for November 4th. (This date was changed to November 5th after the meeting.) Joel will provide an announcement for the Rockhounder. Joel discussed the possibility of using the parking lot of a local school for the transfer. He will contact for permission. Chris Luzier will supply 2-3 folding tables and Joel will supply one. It was M/S/P to authorize $50 for the purchase of wide straps for securing cases. Option for sale of the old trailer were discussed.

Nominations: It was M/S/P to establish a nominating committee consisting of Chair Chris Luzier and members Dave Tiktinsky and Jeff Cessna. Potential candidates were discussed. Nominations must appear in the October Rockhounder.

Programs: Chris Luzier and Gary Leaman recently presented programs at the Central MD GPAA. The topic of honoraria for speakers was discussed. Gary Leaman discussed upcoming speakers, club member auction, and the Christmas party.

Membership: Doug Baum distributed the updated roster by email. We are currently ahead of renewals for the same timeframe last year. Doug will renew Montgomery County Student Service SSL registration.

Show: Dave Tiktinsky discussed dealers. So far, the majority are returning. The bulk email system will be used again. Holly McNeil stated that statistics indicate fewer flyers have been returned, so fewer can be printed. Chris Luzier will print a preliminary flyer version for distribution at upcoming shows. Holly will supply template. Gary Leaman noted that more foam floor tiles were needed for the lapidary shop. Holly noted she had begun to purchase some of the usual supplies. As the discussion devolved, Holly wondered aloud if she needed to hit anybody. No suitable candidate was identified.

Past President: Chris Luzier discussed the upcoming Ultraviolation show on October 28th.

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The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Board Meeting Minutes for September 18, 2017

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Treasurer: The current status of the audit was discussed.

Adjournment: It was M/S/P to adjourn at 9:19 PM.

The following business was conducted by email: It was M/S/P to accept an offer to purchase the trailer.

Jeff Cessna, Secretary.

Future Rockhounds of America (The MOCKS) Ages 10-15 Mark Dahlman

Next Meeting Date: October 9 Meeting Time: 7:45-9:00pm Meeting Location: Sunroom Cafeteria at the Rockville Senior Center

September 11th Meeting: At our September meeting, Mrs. McNeil led a discussion and exercise about metamorphic rocks. The exercises are part of the Earth Processes badge which covers the rock cycle, and the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Thanks to Mrs. McNeil for showing us how to identify the diverse types of metamorphic rocks!

October 9th Meeting: Don’t forget to bring your three igneous rocks, three sedimentary rocks, and three metamorphic rocks to complete the Earth Processes badge. We’ll do activities to earn the Maps badge at our October meeting, and as always, each FRA member will go home with something to add to their collection. Bring a friend if you’d like. See you at the meeting!

For more information on the Future Rockhounds of America program, please contact Mark Dahlman at or 301-428-0455.

The Rockhounder October 2017 September 11th Regular Meeting Pictures

Photos courtesy of Holly McNeil

The Rockhounder October 2017 September 11th Regular Meeting Pictures (Cont’d)

Photos courtesy of Holly McNeil

The Rockhounder October 2017 September 11th Regular Meeting Pictures (Cont’d)

Photos courtesy of Holly McNeil

The Rockhounder October 2017 Show Table for June 12, 2017

** denotes self-collected Name Mineral Place Gary Leaman Quartz crystals Mount Ida, AK Diane Leaman Rose quartz, clear quartz Black Hills, SD Dave Hennessey Prehnite, Calcite Vulcan Quarry, Manassas, VA Ken Reynolds Esperite, Apatite, Willemite** Franklin, NJ Abigail Cloutier Celestite Ohio Barbara Burr Amethyst Unknown Carro Hinderstein Step formation sculpture, Herkimer Diamond Herkimer, NY Doug Baum Smoky Quartz on micro Ossipeo, NH John Beatty Serpentine (bought) Peru Jeff Cessna Hardystonite, Willemite, Clinohedrite Franklin, NJ Esperite, Willemite Franklin, NJ Wollastonite, Willemite Sterling Hill, NJ Wendell Mohr Smoky Quartz Florissant, CO Steven Calamuci Chrysocolla after Malachite after Azurite Congo Tugtupite, other fluorescents Greenland Joel Rosen Prehnite Prospect Park, NJ Lyle Peterson Bluish Opal Coating Penn MD Quarry Pat Repik-Byrne Azurite concretion Lost Lake Claim at Cuba, NM Naciemiento Mine Herb Close, Jr. Calcite xls in limestone** Mt. Pleasant Mills Quarry, PA King Stablein Selenite pseudomorph after Calcite Joplin, MO Jonathan Harris Kyanite** Prospect, VA Karen Lottes Sapphires** Mason Mine, Franklin, NC Fossils Unknown Nancy Shinowara Ruby Sheffield Mine, NC

Door Prizes

Show Table: Petrified wood from Indonesia, won by Doug Baum

General: Barite from Cavnik, Romania, won by Barb Burr

The Rockhounder October 2017

In Memory of Cynthia Hunter-Shupe Chris Luzier

I wanted to let the membership know that it is with great sorrow that I have to report the passing of long time member, Cynthia Hunter-Shupe. Cynthia and her husband, Alf, were always willing to help with our annual show in the Demonstrators section and attended our monthly meetings. I saw Alf at our September meeting and told him that is was great to see him again as I had not seen him or Cynthia at the meetings for a while. That is when he let me know about Cynthia's passing over the summer. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

The Rockhounder October 2017 Field Trips Dave Fryauff

Willis Mountain Kyanite Mine Trip Report

I think we had just two representative rockhounds from GLMSMC ─me and Steve Calamucci─but it was a great day to be hounding and this remarkable mine opens up just once a year to collectors. Kyanite is one of the US government declared strategic minerals and this mine in VA supplies 80% of the world's annual demand. Industrial application is for high temperature ceramics and heat refractory insulators.

Sincere thanks to the owners of Virginia Kyanite Inc. and to the Lynchburg Mineral & Lapidary Society for inviting EFMLS groups to take part.

Left: Kyanite xls, right: Kyanite mine Photos courtesy of Dave Fryauff

The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Auction Notice

The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Auction List

1. Mixed lot w/geodes 28. Agate slices/Jasper 2. Selenite rosettes – Broken Arrow, OK 29. Agate halves 3. Petrified Wood/Agate 30. Agate slices/halves 4. Mixed lot 31. Agate slices/halves 5. Selenite Crystal 32. Agate slices/halves 6. Geode/Calcite lot 33. Gypsum crystals 7. Mixed Geodes & Satin Spar 34. Gypsum XTLS 8. Excellent slabs of geodes 35. Gypsum XTLS 9. Trilobite/Gastropods/Geode Halves lot 36. Gypsum XTLS 10. Mixed Minerals lot 37. Geode slices/mixed lot 11. Geodes 38. Lake Superior Agate pebbles/mixed 12. Geodes & geode slices 39. Mixed minerals 13. Rainbow Obsidian lot 40. Gypsum lot 14. Agate slices 41. Gypsum lot 15. Agate collection 42. Large Petoskey stone/Gypsum 16. Oregon thunderegg collection 43. Mixed minerals lot 17. Agate slices 44. Gypsum crystals 18. Obsidian & Agate slices 45. Gypsum XTLS 19. Thunderegg collection 46. Gypsum XTLS 20. Petrified/Agatized wood 47. Mixed minerals lot 21. Herkimer Diamond & Snowflake Obsidian 48. Mixed minerals lot 22. Agate slices 49. Mixed Brachiopods/minerals 23. Agate slices 50. Large Agate lot 24. Agate slices 51. Mixed minerals lot 25. Selenite crystal 52. Mixed minerals lot 26. Agate slices/Jasper 53. Agate lot 27. Mineral collection w/tags 54. Mixed minerals

The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Auction List (Cont’d)

55. Gypsum XTLS 82. Agate lot 56. Lake Superior Agates/mixed 83. Mineral lot 57. Large Gypsum crystal 84. Mixed lot 58. Gypsum XTL 85. Cut Sandstone/Agates 59. Calcite XTL plate/mixed minerals 86. Mixed minerals 60. Large Agates 87. Mixed minerals 61. Gypsum XTL 88. Mixed Agates/minerals 62. Mixed minerals 89. Mixed minerals 63. Mixed cut agates 90. Mixed minerals 64. Mixed agates/minerals 91. Agate/mineral lot 65. Large Agate lot 92. Franklin, NJ Fluorescent lot 66. Mixed minerals lot 93. Satin Spar Gypsum lot 67. Mixed Gypsum XTLS lot 94. Mixed Agates/minerals 68. Mixed Gypsum XTLS lot 95. Mixed minerals 69. Mixed Agate slices 96. Franklin, NJ Fluorescent lot 70. Gypsum XTLS 97. Mixed minerals 71. Mixed Agates/Schorl Tourmalines 98. Mixed Agates/selenite lot 72. Mixed Agates/minerals 99. Mixed minerals 73. Mixed minerals 100. Mixed minerals 74. Mixed Agates 101. Mixed agates/selenite 75. Mixed Agates 102. Small Mineral cabinet & minerals 76. Mixed Agates 103. Medium Mineral cabinet & minerals 77. Mixed Agates & minerals 104. Medium Mineral cabinet & minerals 78. Gypsum XTLS 105. Mixed minerals lot 79. Mixed Agates 106. Mixed minerals lot 80. Mixed Agates 107. Mixed minerals lot 81. Gypsum lot- Oklahoma 108. Lake Superior Agates/mixed agates

The Rockhounder October 2017 GLMSMC Auction List (Cont’d)

109. Mixed minerals lot 110. Mixed minerals lot 111. Agates/Geodes 112. Gypsum XTL 113. Mixed minerals lot 114. Mixed agates & Herkimer diamond 115. Gypsum XTL -- Additional lots will be added before the auction as well--

Slate of Officers Nominations for 2018

The Board of Directors Nominating Committee (consisting of Dave Tiktinsky, Jeff Cessna, and Chris Luzier) hereby proposes the following slate of Officers for 2018:

President: Ken Reynolds Vice President: Steven Calamuci (tentative) Secretary: Karen Lottes Treasurer: Holly McNeil

If there are any other interested nominees, please notify any of the BOD members.

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows

2017 Autumn Mineralfest Show

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association

October 7, 2017

Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA.

For more information, see:

61st Annual Desautels Micromount Symposium

Hosted by the Friends School of Baltimore

October 13-15, 2017

5114 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21210

For more information and registration, see:

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows

The Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Society Auction

Date: Friday, October 13th, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm (viewing at 7:00 pm) Place: Westchester Community Center 2414 Westchester Ave, Oella, MD, 21043

Items that can be found are gemstones, cutting rough, jewelry, minerals, fossils, books, magazines, and lapidary equipment.

Refreshments are available.

Directions

From the north: Take I-695 to US 40 west (exit 15B). Turn left on N. Rolling Rd. Turn right at Old Fredrick Rd. (You will pass through 1 roundabout). Turn right on Oella Ave. Turn left on Westchester Ave. Westchester Community Center is on the right.

From the south: Take I-695 to Fredrick Rd. (exit 13). Turn left on Fredrick Rd. Follow Fredrick Rd. approx. 2.7 miles. Turn right on Oella Ave. Turn left on Westchester Ave. Westchester Community Center is on the right.

Need a map? You can find one on our website:

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows

44th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show and Sale

Sponsored by the Kanawha Rock & Gem Club

October 21-22, 2017

So. Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd, So. Charleston, WV

45th Annual Gem & Mineral Show and 67th EFMLS Annual Convention

October 21-22, 2017

Hosted by the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club Beals Community Center 240 Stafford Ave, Bristol, CT

EFMLS Annual Meeting on Friday, October 20

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows

**Editor’s Note: Please note the date change of this show from the last Rockhounder! Last month’s Rockhounder had this show listed as taking place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 (the incorrect date), but this flyer has the correct date of Saturday, October 28, 2017.

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows

**Editor’s Note: The hosts of this show are providing anyone who wants to sell things at this sale with the opportunity to rent a table space for $60 (from 12 –6 PM). They provide the tables and advertising. If someone wishes to sell but cannot rent a table, the club will add it to their auction for a 30% club/70% seller split. October 15, 2017, is the deadline for signing up or donating items. Please contact Denise Nelson at 301-530-9266 for more details.

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows

Fall New York City Gem & Mineral Show

Hosted by the New York Mineralogical Club

November 11-12, 2017

Watson Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn at 57th St) 440 West 57th St, New York, NY

Contact: Tony Nikischer at

26th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Mineral Club

November 18-19, 2017

NEW LOCATION: George Mason University, Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, Braddock Rd & Rte 123; Fairfax, VA

Contact:

The Rockhounder October 2017 Upcoming Shows (Cont’d)

If you are planning a trip and want to know what clubs you might be able to visit, it would be worthwhile to visit the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies website. Check out their newsletter archives at http://www.amfed.org/news/default.htm.

The Rockhounder October 2017

Board of Directors

President – Jonathan Harris, 11932 Goya Drive, Potomac, MD 20854-3313, (301-545- 0808) Vice President – Gary Leaman, 7524 Cinnabar Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4577, (301-963-3702) Secretary – Jeff Cessna, 12116 Cliftondale Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904-1941, (301-680-7963) Treasurer – Tom Dushel, 108 Berrywood Drive, Severna Park MD 21146-2004, (443-514-6734) Field Trip Chairman – Dave Fryauff, 24109 Sugar Cane Lane, Laytonsville MD 20882-4031, (301-253-1687) Membership Chairman – Doug Baum, 11205 Golden Meadow Ct., Germantown, MD 20876-1740, (301-515-4641) Downstairs Showchair ─ Holly McNeil, 22 South Duke Street, Rockville, MD, 20850-1014, (301-605-7179) Upstairs Showchair ─ Dave Tiktinsky, 9209 Laurel Oak Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-1937, (301-365-2812) Property Manager – Joel Rosen, 833 Rampart Way, Union Bridge, MD 21791-9325, (410-775-7937) Immediate Past President – Chris Luzier, 847 Springdale Drive, Millersville, MD, 21108-1436, (443-995-5363) EFMLS Liaison – Wendell Mohr, 9509 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3501, (301-926-7190) Bulletin Editor– Olivia Luzier, 847 Springdale Drive, Millersville, MD 21108-1436 ([email protected]) Life Members: Larry Harrison, Wendell Mohr, Juan Proan o, and George Durland Society Address: Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County MD., Inc. P. O. Box 444, Gaithersburg MD 20884-0444 Website: http://www.glmsmc.com/

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