Bob and Sue Reynolds  Fossils and More

"Gemstone Enhancements, Synthetics, and Fakes: Know What You Are Buying"

   Almost every gemstone now offered for sale has been enhanced.  Which treatments are considered “industry standard”?  Which are fraudulent?  How do you know what you are buying?  download pdf

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Peabody Museum David Friend Hall of Minerals Opening October 23 2016



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  Bob Schuster's

LEARNING CORNER

METEORITES

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Photos from an informative evening presented by  Dan Record
 at our monthly meeting October 13, 2014
METEORITES 101   By Dan Record

    Dan will present an introduction to the study of meteorites - using a classroom environment format.  Through discussions, demonstrations, and photographs that you will be able to “take home and keep” Dan will discuss the science behind the study of meteorites - from a physics perspective.  He will also discuss the various types of meteorites, and provide you with the opportunity to see “up front and close” some exceptional “complete meteorites” from his collection.
   
Dan Record is a retired physics instructor who has spent over 40 years conducting lectures and seminars, throughout the United States, relative to the Apollo missions to the Moon; the Apollo Lunar Sample Collection; the acquisition and study of meteorites; and the past and future exploration of Mars.  Along the way, Dan’s teaching accomplishments have been recognized by several honors including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching - from President Reagan - and the National Educator Award.