Hi Folks
OK - you know I have a vested (personal) interest in this topic, but I am just searching for a link for the history site where we had chronological eras and came across some gemmology links.
I thought perhaps people may be interested - especially the kids that are attending some gemmology workshops
So I thought I would start a thread where I can add links and info' as I come across them if it is of interest.
(Please Note - these links are not affiliated with Renascent in any way - we are simply offering them to you for additional information - please let us know if there are any that are deleted or inappropriate - please also feel free to send us some we may not know about)
Here's the 1st one for kids
http://www.rocksforkids.com/index.html
Rock cycles
http://www.teachnet-lab.org/ps101/bglasgold/rocks/lesson3rockcycle.htm
Grow your own Halite (salt) crystals
http://www.yourgemologist.com/Kids/Making%20Salt/makingsalt.html
UNDERGROUND CAVES & MINERALS
http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave/
WHAT IS IGNEOUS ROCK?
http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Igneous_rocks
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE 3D PAPER MODELS OF CRYSTAL SYSTEMS /CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE
http://www.periodni.com/en/download.html#models_of_crystal_systems
MORE PAPER CUTOUTS OF CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURES
http://webmineral.com/help/Forms.shtml
HOW ROCKS ARE FORMED
http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/howrocks.html
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GEMSTONES?
How do they form? * Why do they shine? * What sets value in a gem? * How can you spot a simulant or synthetic? * What creates a cat's eye or star in a gem? * How can you tell one red gemstone like a ruby, from another like a red garnet, or a piece of red glass? * Which gems are best for jewelry and why? * Where and how are gems mined? * How are they cut and polished? * What is the toughest gemstone? (No, it's not diamond!) * What the heck are these?
http://www.bwsmigel.info/
Click here for CRYSTAL STRUCTURE & SYSTEMS
Remember also to look at our crystal workshop - in person or by correspondence
Also our gemmology for kids workshops
