December 199

Monthly Bulletin of the Mineral & Gem Society

of Castro Valley, CA

Dates to Remember General Meetings 7:30 p.m. - Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward

December 8, 1993

Board Meeting

January 12, 1994

7:30 p.m. M Shop December 6, 1993 January 10, 1994

Seasons Greetings

MembershiD • please do not wait until the last minute to send the forms in,

send them ill now, thanks . . _----

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MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO VALLEY,'INC. PETROGRAPH, 1993

This is the monthly bulletiri of the' MINERAL' AND GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO V ALLEY, INC., a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Inc., and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

BULLETIN POLICY

Anonymous contributions cannot be considered for publication in the Petrograph. However, if requested, the contriblJtor's naine will be Withheld from the original material. The sources of other material, will be indicated for proper credit: Permission is granted to reprint Petrograph articles when credit is given. '

,1993 OFFICERS

Elected President ... , ..................................... ' ..... .. .......................................... .. ...................... ... ................ Joe Hammond (886-5095) Vice President ' ............................. ~ ...................................................................................... , ... Bob Drummond (223-8514) Secretary ................................................................................................................................... John McClure (846-5793) Treasurer .................................................................................................................................... Russ Sanborn (278-7133) 3rd Year Director ...................................................................................................................... Arland Stokes (581-8706) 2nd Year Director ........................................................................................................................ Scott Clarke (843-4942) 1st Year Director ....................................................................................................... , .......... Charlette Snyder (276-8524) Federation Director .................................................................................................................... Russ Sanborn (278-7133) Shop Foreman ........ .... ........... ....... ................................................................................................. Bill Collins (276-3057) 1994 Show Chairman ..................................................................................................................... Ron Miller (538-2397) Membership Chair ................................................................................. Candy Jones (601-0278) Joan Miller (538-2397) Editors ................................................ .................................. ............... Lenore Brest (278-2855) Candy Jones (601-0278) Past President .................................................................................................................... Ednah Antunovich (522-4214)

Appointed Shop Steering Committee Chair ........................................................ ............... ' ........................ Arland Stokes (581 -8706) Scholarship Chair ..................................................................................................................... Joe Han11110nd (886-5095) Special Shop Fund Administrator ............................................................................................ Arnold Barron (538-6254) Librarian ... ....................... ... ................................................................. ......... .......... ... .......... ....... ,' Fern Brown (357-1326) Historian .. ...... ............................................................................................................................. Vern Korstad (537-9485) Junior Mentor ...................................................................... .................... ....................... ... Ednah Antunovich (522-42 J 4) Purchasing Agent ................................................ " ............................................................... Horace Robertson (278-1085) Education Coordinator .............................................................................. " ............................... Doc Buschke (797-0744) Field Trip Coordinator ......................................... , ................. : .......................... ~ ..................... Bob Drummond (223-8514) Parliatnentarian ................................................................................................................. ' .. .. Ron Hasetneyer (886-1747) Club Publicity .................... , .............. : .. , ..................................................................................... Cheryl Archer (889-7808) Receptionist .. ' .................................................................................................... ; ................... Jamie McDonald (889-7808) Host/Hostess ....................... ...... ........................................................................ : ......... Tom and Shirley Miller (793-3950) Sunsnine Reporter ...... ' ................... ................................ ................................... : ........................... Jean Hanzel (895-2322) Door Prize Chair ........................................................................................................ , .............. Bob Raytnond (278-2520) Blood Bank Chair ............................................................................................. .......................... ,Jatnes Barron (276-0134)

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STAFF Editol's ............................................................................................... , ...................................... Lenore Brest/Candy Jones Typists ........................................................................ , ............... .. ......... .................. . , ........... , ............ , .. ' ......... Candy Jones Plate Makers ............................................ , ................................................................. Ednah Antunovich/Ron Hasemeyer Printer .... . , ....... , ..... ........................ ...... ....... ......... .... ............... .................... ....... .. .............. , ..... , .............. Ednah Antunovich Advisor .. . ' .................................................................................................................................................. ......... AI Richter Assembly Crew ................................................. Roman GroveslViola Groves/Dick Minor/Clara Minor/Bob Raymond/ .. ............ ............... ....... .......... .............................................. Roy Le Roy/ Billie Ashley/ Horace Robertson/Janice Garcia

CALENDAR/EVENTS

') Monday BEGINNER'S HAVE PRIORITY IN LAPIDARY SECTION -- other members need permission of shop supervisor. Flat lapping by permission of shop supervisor only; Bead Stringing; Faceting.

Tuesday Faceting, Square Wire Wrapping; Wax Casting Preparation; Jewelry Designing. Library open

Wednesday Faceting (9 a.m. - 12 p.m. only); Intarsia (12 - 3 p.m.)

Thursday Faceting; Wax Casting Preparation

Friday , Library open

SHOP HOURS

Monday .............. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.!7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday ................ 9 a.m.-1 p.m./6-9 p.m. Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 a.m.-3 p.m./7-9:30 p.m. Thursday ................ 12-3 p.m.!7-9:30 p.m. Friday .............. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.!7-9:30 p.m. Saturday ... ; .. ................. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

(Juniors -- Adults are also invited) Sunday ..................... . 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

General Meetings Centennial Hall

Board Meetings

7:30 p.m .••

22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA December 8, 1993 January 12, 1994 February 9, 1994

7:30 p.m .•• Shop December 6, 1993 January 10, 1994 February 7, 1994

UPCOMING SHOWS

JANUARY

1/22 - 1/23 Concord, CA Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society, Elks Lodge, 3994 Willow Pass Rd., Concord, CA; Hours: 10-5

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Though the weather was rather cold and rainy, the attendance at our November meeting was pretty good. A" you know, we elect our officers for the next year in November, so it is important to have a good turnout. Thanks to those who did come to show their interest and support.

Several of our members put on an interesting and informative show and tell program. We are fortunate to have so many talented and knowledgeable people in our Society who are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise with the rest of us. If one is interested in the lapidary arts, where else could one go to have access to so much expertise and a workshop as completely equipped as ours. We are truly fortunate.

Our next meeting, December 8th, will be our annual Christmas dinner party. The Society will furnish turkeys, hams, sweet potatoes, breads, and drinks. Members should bring hot side dishes, salads, and desserts. Jamie McDonald has graciously agreed to be our hostess, but she will need help to set up, serve, and clean-up afterward. So, please offer to help -- it's not that difficult. With enough help, it can be quick and easy. Arnold and Jim Barron and the kitchen crew spend hours cooking and preparing the food, but they are getting a little upset with the lack of help, particularly with the clean-up afterward. We don't want them to get too upset or we may have to eat our dinners raw in the future.

Rather than exchange gifts, we again this year decided to have people bring items needed by the battered women's shelters. In that way, we can share a little with those less fortunate and it is more in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. As a suggestion, Jamie has prepared a list of the kind of items they can use. If you don't have time to go shopping, donations of money is always most welcome. Do what you can, as it will make you feel good to have helped some unfortunate women and children.

Since no one won our attendance prize for quite some time, the amount will be $180 in December. Wouldn't that be a nice Christmas present I

This is my last full month as President, so I want to thank all officers, elected and appointed, who served with me, and all members who helped make my job quite easy. No organization can progress as a one-man operation. Without willing and good help, nothing is accomplished. With your help, our Society has flourished. Membership has increased, the shop has been enriched by some $8,000 worth of new equipment, at no cost to the Society, and we are now one of the best Societies in the country.

I sincerely hope you will give our new President, Doc Buschke, your full support and help so we can continue to grow 'and to prosper.

Thank you all, and Merry Christmas Joe Hammond, President

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Please remember that ALL MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE 12/31/93. You can expedite your renewal by MAILING •• YES, MAILING •• your membership application WITH A STAMPED, SELF·ADDRESSED ENVELOPE ENCLOSED, to me at the following address:

Candy Jones 401S-A Adeline St. Emeryville, CA 94608

All renewals must be accompanied by an application. If it is not enclosed, the process is delayed, as I have to send you an application and your membership does not get processed until I receive it. It is vitally important for me to have applications, as it is the hard copy for the club's files.

Members have been renewing and leaving their applications at the shop. Remember, UNTIL I RECEIVE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN MY HANDS, THERE IS NO RENEWAL. Your renewal is your responsibility, not the Club's, so don't take a chance that it will get lost -- mail it tOdayl

Thanks for all your help. I have received quite a few renewals, and I really appreciate the promptness of everybody who has sent them in. Merry Christmas.

Candy Jones, Membership Chair

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GEM OF THE MONTH

For our "Gem of the Month" this month, it was decided to be different! We are going to talk about the "interviewer", Shirley Buschke. She spends much time finding out about us, so we feel a reversal is in order.

She was born in Illinois, some time between 1910 and 1970 (no one would give me the correct date). When she was 1·1/2 years old, she brought her parents to Newark, and she has lived there ever since. She went through school in the Newark school district and attended San Jose State and Mills College. She has also taught in both of these schools. She taught science in Newark High School for almost 30 years I

While in college, she met a wood carver -- we will call him Doc. Doc started his carving at an early age. When he was 6 years old, he "carved" his first bow and arrow. He went on to much bigger and better carvings. Many of us have seen his wood carvings, or slides of them. When he got into stone carving, he became very proficient, and we all enjoy looking at his turquoise jewelry. His settings are done to his own designs in wax and cast.

Shirley and Doc were married in 1946. They have three children: Ken, Sharon, and Gail (Sharon has done some jewelry making). They also have two grandchildren.

Shirley did not start with the club until about five years ago, although she joined with Doc about 1984. She would follow Doc to the various shows and, I am sure, help him pick out his material. Her hobbies, until she started with rocks and silver, was sewing and cooking. Since she started working at the shop, she has done cabbing, wax designing, casting, beading, jewelry making, and some faceting. She always has several pieces in the case for auction. Her favorites arc freeform cabbing and designing and making jewelry.

One of her favorite places for vacation is the Monterey Peninsula. But, for the past few years, she has gone to Tucson with Doc to help him spend his allowance!

She spends many hours working for our club. Besides interviewing people for Gem of the Month, she also writes Safety Notes, Rock Rumbles, and many more articles for the Petro graph. She is on the show committee as publicity chairperson. She spends many hours contacting magazines, papers, printers, and writes many letters to advertise our annual show. Without this advertising and publicity, we may not have such a big show.

She works very much with the PTA, on committees at WaShington Hospital, and is a charter member of

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Ahlone Community College Formation Committee. So, all in all, she is a true Gem of the Month!!!

The following article appeared In the 11/93 CFMS Newsletter AFMS/RMFMS DENVER SHOW/CONVENTION, 9/16·19/93

At the Uniform Rules Committee meeting on Monday, September 20, new rules were voted in to allow wire· wrapping as a new teChnique under jewelry and metalcraft. The new rules will not be applicable for our 1994 show in EI cajon in April, but will apply in 1995. As soon as they are available, they will be sent out to the clubs. Some confusing language under carving and "composites" was cleared up also. A new "Fossil List" was not completed yet, but will be presented in 1994 in Houston.

We had quite a few from the California Federation in competition this year: Jim Nelson, Alberta Carterj Cheryl Council, Aaron and Joel Council, Ken Kruschke, Carl Schultze, Ellen Schultze, Lee Carter, Norvie Enns, and Vernon McCullough.

Trophy winners were: Ellen Schultze, Lee Carter, Norvie Enns, Vernon McCullough, and Joel Council.

The competition was very close in many of the classes. Losing by one point is a heartbreaker! I was a judge and two outstanding cases of cabochons in competition for the same trophy received a 99 and a 98. To lose by one point with that score is really hard. It was most educational for me to judge with judges from other federations. I learned a great deal from them.

Millie Ivanovich CFMS Rules Chairman, 1993

SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE AND SHOW AUCTION

Our 1994 Scholarship Raffle Prize will be a beautiful 10 gram Australian Opal Pendant set in 14K gold with two diamond accents, one 10 pOint and one 11 point. This is an outstanding piece of jewelry designed and crafted by our master craftsman, Ed Rigor, and appraised at $2,275.

Tickets sell for $1 each and are available in packs of 20 which includes a photo of the pendant. The photo makes the tickets easy to sell. Just show it and read the description on the tickets and they almost sell themselves.

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Almost all members ·should take and try to sell some tickets. Unsold tickets can be returned prior to the. drawing which will be held at our show on March 6th, 1994, at approximately 4 p.m.

The pendant will be displayed at our November meeting. Examine it, and then take some tickets and give your friends, neighbors, relatives, and co-workers a chance to win a beautiful, one of a kind, prize for only a dollar. In the process, you will be helping our . scholarship fund and our special shop fund.

Donations to our show auction are slow in coming this year. Surely almost everyone can make a donate a faceted stone 'or finished piece of jewelry to show their appreciation for having available a society that has so much to offer for such ridiculously low annual dues. Our shop alone is the envy of everyone who sees it and those who 'hear about it. Our monthly meetings held in a place as nice and convenient as Centennial Hall, plus our spaghetti dinners, picnic, open house, and Christmas dinner all add to making our Society one to be envied. We keep our annual dues ridiculously low so everyone can afford them in spite of the fact that our basic expenses have been rising continuously. Our shop rent is now $12,600 per year, our meeting cost is $2,000+ per year. Basic shop expenses are $6,000 per year, which does not include additional equipment and acquisitions. Some $8,000 for additional equipment was paid for out of the special shop fund. Our basic expenses for the shop and meetings is over $20,000, per year, and that does not include the Petrograph, AFMS and CFMS dues, insurance; and other incidental expenses. Dues cover considerably less than half of our expenses, so we must ask your help in raising additional money by helping with our show and supporting our raffle and auction.

Please think about it and do what you can to help.

Joe Hammond

ROCK CUTTING PROCEDURES

The following procedures for rock cutting have been in effect for several years, but we have strayed from the path. We will be getting our act together again. Please help us to keep rock cutting procedures in order so we can get your rocks cut faster.

For those of you who wish to get rocks cut, there are certain rules to follow. Take your rock to the sawman or shop supervisor. Fill out a cutting request. This will give the sawman instructions as to how you want your rock cut, such as, sphere, slabs, or whatever. It will say how many and how thick. Special instructions can be

written on the back of the slip. The supervisor, or saw man, will take your $2 deposit and stamp your tag "paid in". Without this stamp, we cannot cut your rock. It is your responsibility to glue rocks on blocks if needed. We will help you with this if you need it.

Your rock will be locked in the rock cabinet until we get it sawed. You must pick them up within 30 days or they wlll become club rock and be sold. It will be the responsibility of the sawman to check the cabinet to see what needs to be cut. The sawman must keep your tag with your rock at all times. When the rock is cut, it will be cleaned and locked in the cabinet until you pick it up. All rocks wlll be measured for square inches to determine cost. You may have some money cOming back, or you may owe more. If you owe more, you must pay when you get your rock. The saw man who cuts your stone will mark inches and initial the tag. Cutting charge is $.05 per square inch for most rocks, and $.10 for jade or jade-like material. Many rocks are left on the counter with no name on them.

No rocks will be cut unless this procedure is followed. Only specified persons will use the saws. If there are any questions or comments, feel free to come see me. Bring me a cup of coffee when you come to talk!

Bill Collins, Shop Foreman

ORIENTATION CLASSES

Orientation classes are held every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the shop.

MEMBER INCENTIVE

The membership voted for an attendance incentive when they set up a special door prize. One hundred dollars is to be set aside with $10 per month added until there is a winner. To be eligible for this prize Gust think how many things you can buy at our club show), you must be a currently paid-up member and be present at the meeting. After a winner is proclaimed, the sequence will start again. It's up to $180, so go for itl

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MINU1ES )F BOARD OF DIRECTORS,11/8/93

Voting Members Present: Arland Stokes, Scott Clark, Bob Drummond. Bill Collins, Joe Hammond, Lenore Brest, John McClure, Ednah Antunovich, Ron Miller, Charlette Snyder.

Members Present: Vern McCullough.

MBO by Pn:s. Joe Hammond at 7:30 pm.

MSC Edna!; A./Ron M. to accept minutes as printed in the Petrograph.

Shop Foren·.an - Bill Collins: shop has acquired a new saw, a rock lathe 1,,; being built and will need somebody that can operate it. Other acquisitions include a new programable furnace, nev: wax injector. A new faceting class is starting on Wed. evening and will be taught by Arnold Barron. 'There has been another break in, this time it was the fenced in area, looks like just vandalism.

Editor - Lenore Brest: dead-line for next issue of Petrograph is Nov. 151 :1, schedule is tight due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Junior Medtor - Ednah Antunivich: announced that Charlette Sr.yder is helping on Saturdays.

Cab of the ,..1onth - Charlette Snyder: has revised the rules for enterin!.~ and judging. These will be printed in the Petrograph. Will start with dead-line for entry the 2nd week of January.

Joe H. annwnced that a scholarship of $500 had been given to Cal-State Asked for \'olunteers to saw up material on hand for the auction.

New Busine '!i. Christmas .larty Dec. 8th. Dinner will be at 6:30 at Centennial Hall. Please bring gifts for the Battered Women's S ~ :e1ter. Need a Host & Hostess for the party. Also need v. llunteers to help Arnold.

Mtg. adj. 8: ; 5 pm

Respectfully submitted, John McClure, Sec.

HALOGEN LImIT BULBS The lamp on my faceting machine is mounted on the left side. Some time ago I put a Halogen bulb in the lamp. Although the bulb was only 50 watts, it gave a bright white light. As time went on I noticed the skin on the left side of my forehead was becoming rough. I replaced the Halogen bulb with a 75 watt incandescent bulb and the roughness on my forehead went away. Maybe Halogen bulbs are not the right bulb to use when the exposure is too close. John McClure

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) MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING, 11/10/93

Meeting brought to order by Pres. Joe Hammond at 7:30pm.

Guest introcluced by Jamie McDonald: Norman Mauck

Joe H. read the minutes for the last General Meeting. MSC Cheryl A./Katherine C. to accept minutes.

MSC Bill C. /John A. to accept Treas. Rept. as printed in the Petrograph.

Bob Drummond introduced the speakers for the evening. Speakers were club members who each talked on sUbjects they are particularly interested in. Arnold Barron - Malachite. Joe Hammond - making doublets and triplets to enhance some stone. Vern McCullough - Intarsia Joan Miller· Jewelry making. Bob Drummond - colored gem identification.

Committee Reports: Education - Doc Buschke: announced demonstrations & classes which are to be given in the shop.

Shop Foreman - Bill Collins: went over new equipment available at the shop. Need volunteers to saw material for shop fund. Faceting room will be open anytime the shop is open for experienced faeetors. Use of laps will be controlled by the shop instructor. All trash from the shop should be bagged each day and put outside the door.

Show Chai rman - Ron Miller: sign-up sheets will be available at lhe Christmas party.

Shop Steering Comm. - Arland Stokes: the sign-up sheet for the faceting room is being revised and brought up to date.

Field Trips - Bob Drummond: again announced the trip to Colterville, details at the shop.

Scholarship Fund - Joe Hammond: MSC Vern Mc/Bob D. to donate $500 to Cal-State for a scholarship.

Cab of the Month - Charlette Snyder: new rules and information to be printed in the Petrograph.

Case Displ!w ('94 Show) - Scott Clark: asked for people interested in displaying to see him.

Old Business: Joe H. read off the list of officers submitted by the nominating committee. No nomination from the floor. MSC

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Arnold B./Charlette S. nomination be closed. MSC Ron H./Cheryl A accept slate as read. The following were elected to office: President: Doc Buschke Vice Pres.: Bob Drummond Secretary: Judy Karls Treasurer: Russ Sanborn 3rd Yr. Dir.: Arland Stokes 2nd Yr. Dir.: Scott Clarke 1st Yr. Dir.: Marge Gruenewald Fed. Dir.: Russ Sanborn Show Chairman ('95): Norm Hodgson Shop Foreman: Bill Collins Membership: Candy Jones, Joan Miller Editors: Lenore Brest, Candy Jones Past Pres.: Joe Hammond

Joe H. announced that raffle tickets are available. Jamie McDonald will be hostess for the Christmas Party, will need help before and after the dinner. Bring gifts for the Battered Women's Shelter, a suggested list will be printed in the Petrograph.

Attendanee drawing won by Fabian Manzanares, not present, so prize goes to $180 next month.

Door prizes won by: Bill Luna, Norm Hodgson, A H. Mortenson, Livona Walsh, Ozzie Osborn, Janice Garcia, & Bob Drummond.

Meeting adj. 9:20pm.

Respectfully submitted, John McClure, Sec.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 8, 1993

6:30 p.m., Room 4

A to I,bring vegetables

J to R bring salads

S to Z bring desserts

Turkey and ham, rolls, coffee and punch will be provided by the Society.

Don't forget to come and , jofn the fun~~~~

If you wish to bring a gift for the battered women's shelter, here are some suggestinns:

Baby shampoo and powder Bath soap and powder Combs and hair brushes Curl ers Shampoo and conditioner Toothpaste and brushes Children's books Crayons and drawing paper Paints and puzzles Soft dolls' Teddy bears Slippers

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ACCT CODE

210 220 230 235 245 250 260 262 264 270

302 304 306 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 316 31.8 320 322 324 326 32lJ 330 332 334 336 340 3'i2 350

MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO VALLEY, INC.

Balance Sheet Period 10/1 /9 3 to 10/31/93

INCOME MEHnbf.~r sh i [.> Due s Annudl Show Shop Fees Shop Special Fund Donati ons Scholarship Int e rest, Checking Int e rest, MMF Interest, Bldg Fund Mi scella neous

EXPENSES Rent, Shop E<.ent, Mtg Hall TE\ 1 ephonH Shop Expenses Special Shop Fund Petrugraph Supplies Petrograph Postage Library Member s hip Insuran ce 'r axes Schol,:trs hip Spe ak er' :::; Door PrLze::. HosteBf.:3 C h r i :3 t rna sPa r t y Op e n BOllne Pi.cnic Field'rripf:; F'I:!dl?ra tion [iil:"~t.:t.lH C[i' MS Miscel L.lneou:, ~)ervice Chc1rg es Annudl Show

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333.99 5066.'73 9204.01 1239.96

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ROCK RUMBLES

What a great program the other night! Bob Drummond arranged to have some of our very own talented members present a program. We were treated to Vern McCollough's state and national winning intarsia. His explanation made it sound so simple. Many of his students in the audience say it's worth it, but intarsia, the fitting of rocks together to make a picture, is truly a time consumer. But the results are worth it. Vern made the machine that helps make that final fit possible. First you cut out the piece, then you shape it and then you make the final fit. Vern said the hardest part is finding the right color of rock.

Arnold Barron showed some of his collection of malachite and he explained some of the problems of working with a soft stone. Arnold will be putting on a class soon. (See elsewhere in Petrograph.)

Joe Hammond explained the making of doublets. He described how the doubling can make for a more beautiful piece. The beauty of transparent stones can really be enhanced.

Joan Miller showed a gorgeous fabricated neck­lace. It's great the way she tells you not to be discouruged and to look at each "mistake" as a learning experience. Check the recent Lapidary Journals. I think you will agree she does as well as the champs.

Bill Walsh showed cinnebar and mycromite and gave a good lesson in history of the stone and the local area. There's a reason for the names New Almaden and New Indria.

Bob Drummond gave a quick review of the prin­ciple of the polariscope and showed how you can make a poorman's copy that is good enough to tell if stones are real. His apparatus can't identify, but can help tell if you are buying glass. He also reminded that diamond won't pass the test, but if you are offered a cheap diamond on the street corner, BE SUSPICIOUS.

Do visit the shop . The shop committee has been buying up estates recently and some good buys on equip­ment have come in. Also many wonderful rocks are here. That's why more sawmen/women are needed. See Bill Collins.

Two of our energetic juniors have been busy on Saturdays. Danny Fruzzetti was making a triangular cab while his friend Adam Richard was working on tiger eye.

Marion Alden has been working with wax for about three weeks now. When Ed Rigor wasn't able to attend his usual Tuesday night she took over and helped beginners Teri Willets and her husband, Roland. We laughed and told the Willets they were the instructors for next week's students.

Wally Graham is busy making another pail' of jade horses. He figures these will eventually be fumily heir-

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looms for his grandsons. What a great grandpa. Someone was talking about silver the other night

and raved about the work of Tom Tamigami. Tom, drop by some time so we newcomers can meet you and see your work.

Ellen Placas, president of the Livermore Lithofiles, put on a nice friendly show at the Barn. We saw several of our Castro Valley members displaying and enjoying the show.

Joe is still begging for auction articles. When you make your Christmas presents, make one for the club.

Bill Collins just finished a mariposite sphere. No one told him mariposite spheres don't take a good polish. Seeing his, one tends to believe someone has been either lying or they aren't the technician that Bill is.

When you people sign in, I wish you would write so I can decode your name. I'd like to meet some of you. hate to say, "Hey, you."

With mixed emotions, I congratulate next year's president. This means we have to get to every meeting early. But with Bob Drummond as VP, I don't think I will worry. He can handle anything.

Don't forget to let Scott Clarke know if you are entering a case for March and say yes to the two Joans when they start calling for volunteers.

The birthstone for December is turquoise. There is a living warmth about this stone. It feels like velvet, appealing to the gentle core of an individual. On a deeper J level, it will help you exert control. Those who enjoy it are aggressive and independent deep thinkers . In the U.S., the matrix is much appreciated. The favorite is probably spider web. All turquoise contains some water and it is extremely porous. Therefore, it can become dingy in appearance. Buy turquoise from a reputable dealer be-cause it is easily faked. After awhile you will find out if it is genuine.

Turquoise is said to be a master healer. It is found in many parts of the world.

Zircon is another birthstone for December. A special thank you to Ron Ring. He rebuilt om

rock lathe. It was necessary to make new parts, and now the machinery is ready to

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See you at the pot luck. Shirley

EDUCATION

Thunk you to George Colville who put on a dem­onstration of mold making. He says he's available for advice, but you are on your own for mold making.

Emma Castillo's demonstration of the wax pencil was appreciated by her audience. She does such delicate work.

Next'Lesson:

Arnold Barron will demonstrate doublet cabbing. }He will show how to save and/or enhance weak or thin material. The date is Saturday, December 18, 1993, and the time is 11 :00 a.m. Doc Buschke, Education Chairman

INCLUSIONS IN GEMS Very rarely do you find the perfect stone. And in

many cases, the kind of imperfections assists in determin­ing one has a natural stone. However, in some cases, even these inperfections can be put into stones. So this is why it

' is so important to buy from a reputable dealer. What is an inclusion? It is a foreign body, gaseous,

solid or liquid in the mass of the mineral. Sometimes in gemology cracks, growth zones, color changes, crystals and fractures may be included. An inclusion may not be a flaw.

Sometimes a crystal forms around something. Hair like forms of asbestos are often present as the gem devel­ops around it. The silk in sapphires are part of the "milk" present as the sapphire forms. Sometimes, such as in topaz, liquids creep in after the stone is formed. Minute fractures formed as the earth moves may allow seepage into a stone.

) Color zoning often occurs in sapphire and am-ethysts caused by an uneven supply of coloring oxides.

Jurassic Park made most people aware of the inclusion of insect parts. Amber is a fossil resin from the pitch of a pine tree. Finding an insect part doesn't mean the amber is genuine because many fakes have been created using plastic.

Aquamarines rarely have inclusions. Fine tubes are occasionally seen. Emeralds nearly always have inclu­sions. Liquid and gases may fill cavities. That is why you should stay away from the sonic cleaner. The origin of emeralds can often be determined by the kind of inclusion. Many of these inclusions are called feathers 01' veils. Even some of the synthetics have these. So they may be consid­ered a natural part of the development.

Rubies most often have rutile needles. They may also have liquid, gases and solids so solidly packed they make the specimen opaque. The crystal needles are sometimes called silk because they are very fine.

Sapphire inclusions are similar to those found in rubies. Color zoning is common.

In synthetic material, the method of manufacture gives rise to specific inclusions. Sperical air bubbles and

) curved striae are most often indicators of synthesis . They may vary from barely visible under 75x magnification to visibility to the naked eye.

One of the manufacturers of ruby is putting a dye into the ruby because she feels it is the honorable thing to do.

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MYTHS

We have several old issues of lapidary magazines at the shop. They are for sale, or you can do as I like, I "rent" them and then return them for someone else to enjoy. I put my dimes in the slot. Anyway, you will find some interesting and useful information in them.

Recently I picked up one from 1970 and there were many bits of knowledge to be learned. For instance, gods can be separated from mortals by looking at their feet. If they touch the ground, they are mortals according to Ind ia mythology.

Early Indians also classified gems into two groups -the precious stones: diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and emeralds; and semiprecious: topaz, zircon, chrysobery l and coral.

In the caste system of India, castes were assigned gems of different color which they could weal'. Even the ancient Indians used the modern evaluation terms of hardness, color, density, luster and brilliance as well as dispersion and reflection. They also were able to fabri cate some gems, this prior to Roman days.

Some of the ideas of gem origin are that diamonds came from the bones of the Demon Bala who was struck by a thunderbolt. He must have had lots of bones.

Pearls could originate from shells and fish or from raindrops. Or a third legend says they came from the teeth of the demon Bala. Rubies came from the blood of Baltt while sapphires came from Bala's eyes. The emerald source was the bile of the demon Bala and dropped by birds. This busy demon was the source of semi precioLis stones ulso.

Imitution stones were also made, Rubies were made by mixing equal parts of callclined shell and vermil ­ion, both powdered. Bits about the size of rice were then put in a fire and baked. Coral was made by mixing powdered shell and vermilion, then soaked in milk. Finally, it is wrapped with grass and spaced in the hollow of bamboo and boiled for six hours.

Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Egypt have stories of gem origins similar to that of India. The demon's body when struck by lightning gave rise to gems. Or cou le! this have been volcanic activity blamed on a god?

GEM OF THE MONTH

Because our gem of the month had seen too many retirees die, mostly from lack of activity, he decided to find a hobby that would keep him busy. And it certainly hus. His theory thut the active person stays alive means we should have him around for a long time. And this is good to know. Who have I selected this month? Our shop foreman, Bill Collins,

Bill wus born in Tipton, Okluhoma and went to

school in Hobatt. He moved to California in 1938 where he finished school in Bakersfield. He was a stationary engineer for the Alameda County Sheriffs Department before he retired. He says something was always happen­ing at the jail. One time the inmates tried to burn down the jail and many times they tried to rob the commissary, so there was lots to keep in repair.

Bill says he was a pre and during depression baby. Maybe that's why he learned to mend, fix and improvise. And he does lots of that at the shop. Recently he has been busy mending saws, changing oil, revamping the soldering bench and trying to keep up with supply needs. He also spent quite a bit of time upgrading the shop to met the fire department requirements.

While in the Navy, Bill spent lots of time in the European theater. He said a great time was the good will tour through Ireland, England and Turkey. He spent quite a bit of time in the Mediterranean. He was telling us how water in Gibraltar is collected from rain so they have a supply. You still can't get there from Spain. You must come by sea. In Turkey, Bill says he traded lots of chew­ing gum for souvenirs.

Bill says until he joined our group he thought there were only two kinds of rocks, "those you tumbled over and those you threw at rabbits. In fact, I knew so little I didn't even have a kidney stone." Which tells us about his corny jokes .. . Few can beat his quick retolts at the shop. Oh, to think on your feet like he does.

Bill came to the Bay Area in 1967 where he met his wife the next year. After a short romance, wedding bells rang. He and his wife have been married for 23 years. His wife is a medical secretary in Castro Valley. She is a member and has made her first cab, but has been busy with other hobbies, especially tole painting. She has won several ribbons. In fact, her first entry into the Alameda County Fair brought her a "best of show" award. Someday she might make another cab. In the meantime, Bill supplies the jewelry for her and their 10 grandchil­dren. One of his granddaughters attends the school fo r the deaf and Bill and Elmer Snyder visited the school last year with a rock show presentation. The kids loved it.

Bill and his wi fe also square dance. And he is making a special bola to be auctioned off at his next Navy reunion. It will be held in Alabama. The proceeds are used to underwrite the cost of mailings , etc. Bill was on a destroyer.

When asked his favorite part of lapidary, Bill said he likes all of it . "It's amazing how excited you can get clltting open a rock to see what's inside." I bet he loves opening Christmas presents, too. f'

B i 11 al so loves to travel and does much o ' It on a motorcycle. To show how he likes the comforts of home, he brings al ong an electric coffee pot and a lamp. So "I can read , have my coffee ." I'm slII'e he probably also has u

small TV in that pack. He traveled 3000 miles on his last trip. The only drawback he finds is that he can't buy many rocks when traveling by motorcycle.

Bill says he really likes the camaraderie of our group. His only wish is that EVERY member would do his patt in clean up. Just wiping up the counter helps. May I add - don't sneak out just before closing so someone else cleans up. With so many using the shop ~ow, it's essentIal that we keep up with the clean up.

Shirley

TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE

Starring you and your collection of fossils, gold, rocks and minerals, jewelry, and lapidary, will be showing in Hayward on March 4, 5, and 6, 1994. Actually, we'll be showing Treasures of the Earth's Past. However, if you have fool's gold from the mountains of coastal Mexico, T. rex from the badlands of South Dakota, or a creation from your own home, now is you chance to display it this issue. Please let the exhibit chairmen know if you would like to show. Scott Clarke (510) 843-4942 Bob Drummond (510) 223-8514

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CAB OF THE MONTH

January

February March April May June July Augu st September October November December

25 x 18 Double Cabbed Teardrop - Picture Rock Jasper

32 x 32 Heart - Any Material 44 x 38 Shield - Moss Agate 38 mm Dollar Circle - Onyx 22 x 30 Oval - Rhyolite 20 x 12 Oval - Tiger Eye 24 x 40 Teardrop - Rose Quartz Free Form - Opal 22 x 16 Rectangle Cushion - Obsidian 24 x 10 Oval - Rhodonite 27 x 27 Square - Jade 30 x 40 Oval - Petrified Wood

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RULES FOR CAB OF THE MONTH

1. Complete the designated cab listed below for that month (one per person).

2. Turn in cab by 7:30 p.m. the Monday before our General Meeting.

3. Place your cab with your name and phone number in the cab box located in the lapidary room.

The judges will not know the name of the person who cut the cab.

The monthly winner will receive a special slab at the following month's General Meeting.

The highest number of accumulated credits for the year will win the grand prize.

The Grand Prize will be a $50.00 gift certificate to be used at our 1995 Annual Show.

For judging information, see the Cab of the Month Competition Sheet located above the cab box in the lapidary room.

This competition will help EVERYON E improve their cab making skills. Beneficial comments will be made by the judges.

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

25 x 18 Double Cabbed Teardrop - Picture Rock Jasper

32 x 32 Heart - Any Material

44 x 38 Shield - Moss Agate

38 mm Dollar Circle - Onyx

22 x 30 Oval - Rhyolite

20 x 12 Oval - Tiger Eye

24 x 40 Teardrop - Rose Quartz

Free Form - Opal

22 x 16 Rectangle Cushion - Obsidian

24 x 10 Oval - Rhodon ite

27 x 27 Square - Jade

30 x 40 Oval - Petrified Wood

If unable to find materials, please contact Charlette Snyder (510) 276-8524.

Marjorie Gruenewald (510) 653-5560 is our 1994 First Year Director in charge of the Cab of the Month Competition.

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CAB OF THE MO TH COMPETITIO

Cab of the Month competition will end December 12, 1994. One entry per person per month.

The highest number of accumulated credits will win the $50 .00 Gift Certificate to be used at the 1995 Annual Show.

Credits may be earned by:

1. Enter a cab = 2 credits

2. Score 95 = receive 1 additional credit or Score 96 = receive 2 additional credits or Score 97 = receive 3 additional credits or Score 98 = rece ive 4 additional credits or Score 99 = receive 5 additional credits or Score 100 = receive 8 additional credits

3. Win the monthly contest = 3 extra credits

Tota l possible credits per month = 13

CAB OF THE MONTH JUDGI G SHEET

Type of Material ___ _________ Size* _____ __ _ Entry # __ _

Max. Judges' Score Judges' Comments

Points Workmanship #1 #2 Judge #1 Judge #2

25 Top Polish

20 Top Arc

10 Size * (see above)

10 Shape (symmetry)

7 Bezel Angle (7° - 12°)

7 Bezel Polish

6 Round Chamfer & Polish

5 Back Polish

10 Quality of Material

100 Total

Judges' Initials Average: Date:

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JADE COVE: Regarding The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Jade collecting effectively was stopped after the area was included in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary two years ago. Recently we have heard from David R. Clayton who has been working through the various government agencies to open up the area to recreational diving. This is something that wasn't addressed at the time of closure and he was asked by his California organization, "Conference of California Councils", a state diving group, to work toward this end.

In working toward the opening of the area to recreational diving, he also requested opening the area to jade collecting again.

There could be a meeting with the Sanctuary Manager before you receive this information, but we must pursue this in the hopes we can still make an impact.

Your help is needed immediately in gathering copies of any newspaper, magazine, or book articles from any period concerning the collecting of jade in the Jade Cove area. If you or your club have been on field trips to the area and you have copies of the maps and copies of your bulletin making reference to the field trip, please send a copy of this to Shirley Leeson, 6155 Haas St., La Mesa, CA 91942-4312.

Please don't let a day go by before you look through your old files, books, field trip books, bulletins, and any other pieces of information on Jade Cove you may have. Copies are fine -- don't send any originals. We may need them again if we are put off and originals have a bad habit of getting lost or misplaced when they leave the original person's hands.

We are also asking you to write immediately to the Sanctuary Manager asking that we be allowed to collect jade again.

Letters to the Sanctuary Manager supporting our proposal are essential. Also ask for a representative from the gem and mineral community to sit on the sanctuary advisory committee. Send them to: Terry Jackson, Sanctuary Manager, National Ocean Service/Noaa, 2560 Garden Rd., #101, Monterey, CA 93940.

Many individuals and clubs have been taking children to this area for three or more generations. Let the Sanctuary Manager know what an educational experience it has been.

We have a major chance to do something important in getting a closed area re-opened.

Letters from all over the U.S. will help the cause. Send copies of your letters to: Shirley Leeson, 6155 Haas St., La Mesa, CA 91942-4312. Government agencies tend to forget letters they have received.

P.S. The latest word is that the S-21 has been given back to its sponsors for revision. A message to your Senator now could really help.

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PETITION IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL S·21

We, the undersigned, wish to voice to the Congress of the United States, our concern and our objection to the proposed legislation, liThe California Desert Protection Act (S-21)" introduced into the 103 Congress, First Session.

Among our concerns are the extremely large acreages of both Wilderness and National Park proposed in this legislation (4 million in wilderness and 3 million in National Parks). We question the necessity and wisdom of these proposals, especially in light of the recommendations of the Bureau of Land Management in their IS-year study of this same area which recommended only 2.3 million acres of wilderness and transferring only 108,600 acres as additions to the National Monuments in this area. The BLM recommendation was done after exhaustive study and numerous public hearings. This bill ignores the public's concerns and opposition. Equally alarming is the lack of public input opportunity on the proposed legislation, S-21.

We are equally concerned that this legislation will do great damage to the economy of Southern California and to our country, at a time when jobs are being lost to military outbacks and to a sluggish economy. Also concerning to us is that this is being done at a time when we are about to dissolve the international trade restrictions and customs of the last decade or more with Mexico, which may further depress the job situation in Southern California, at least short-term.

WE URGE CONGRESS to follow through ON ITS MANDATE of 1976, by adopting wilderness legislation that recognizes only wilderness areas studied and recommended in your own requested study. If Congress feels that additional acreages are desired, it should mandate a study of these new areas to properly determine if they truly qualify and only then should be added to the National Wilderness System.

We ask of Congress only what we fee.! a prudent person would do ...

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1994 NEW/RENEWAL MEMBER INFORMATION

Dues are payable by mail. Please fill out the membership form below, include a check for the proper amount (made Fayable to MGSCV), enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and mail to me at the following address:

Candy Jones 4015-A Adeline St. Emeryville, CA 94608

Membership cards will be mailed to you as soon as your application has been processed (within one week of receipt). Upon processing, your name will be added to the roster, the Petrograph (our newsletter) mailing list, and entered into our membership files. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 510/601-0278.

IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER, please contact Charlette Snyder (510/276-8524) to sign up for your orientation session. At that time, you will begin cutting your first cabochon, which is one of the requirements for using the shop .

. Candy Jones Membership Chairperson

1994 NEW/RENEWAL/UPDATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (please choose one)

Single Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 ($20)

Names of Juniors (with married couple)

Married Couple Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 ($30) Juniors ($1 each)

Associate ($10) (Former Members living more than 100 miles away)

Juniors ($5) (juniors Without parents in the club)

Life Membership (voted by the Board)

NAME(S) (please print!)

~DRESS (pkase print!)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ZIP CODE (necessary for mailings), _______________________ _

PHONE (please put area code) ____________ _

I DO NOT WANT MY ADDRESS PRINTED IN THE ROSTER

I DO NOT WANT MY TELEPHONE NUMBER PRINTED IN THE ROSTER

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS: _______________________ _

(In case we are in dire need of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, clerical, or some other skill, we would like to have this on file.)

Send to: Candy Jones, 40l5-A Adeline St., Emeryville, CA 94608

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YEARY DOES

Couple ($30. January 1 to December 31) ; ($15 July J to December 31), plus $1 for each active Junior (ages I I -17). Single ad ult ($20, January I - December 31); $ 10 July 1 - December 31). $5 per single Junior without parents in the club. Assoc iate Membership (fonner members living more than 100 miles from Castro Valley) is one-ha lf regular dues.

GENERAL MEETINGS

General meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at Centenn ial Hal l, Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA.

PETROGRA PH MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO VALLEY CO-ED ITORS: Lenore Brest and CUlldy Jones I .0 . l30x 2 145 Castro Valley, CA 94546

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