 Expertise: I will try to answer all questions on the actual geological name and identification of specimens and interests. I do NOT stay abreast of where the last discovery of this or that is. I do not manufacture jewelry, such as silver smithing, casting, or wire wrapping, but I do sell to people that do and will try to help where I can, but really have no interest in the jewelry end of the business.
Experience in the area
I have extensive experience mining minerals first hand and have some very nice specimens of my own. I speak at schools and rock clubs. I prefer refenence material such as National Audobon Society Mineral guide, but also enjoy a good old Gem Trails of America. I own a museum of gems and minerials for our local home schools and also do assemblies and science fairs. We also teach flint knapping.
Organizations
Publications Bayshore and La porte news, Houston Chronicle Education/Credentials I actually have no more than high school geology, but have had hands on experience for about 37 years.
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