| Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley |
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| Shows are held at a variety of venues. | |
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| Admission fees range from $3 to $6 for adults. | |
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| Clubs raise funds at shows through admission fees, membership drives and raffles. | |
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| Wheel of fortune / game of chance very popular with young people. | |
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| Shows enable club members' to exhibit their personal collections to the public. | |
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| Spheres are labeled with the name/type of stone and country/site of origin. | |
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| A large collection of gem-quality turquoise. | |
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| Stone sphere prices can range from $10 to $10,000 depending on type and quality. | |
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| Shows attract a wide range of gem, mineral & fossil dealers. | |
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| Plus exhibits of privately owned fossil collections. This display courtesy of Applegate Lapidary. |
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| Many shows feature exhibits of fluorescent minerals. This display was courtesy of the Fluorescent Mineral Society. |
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| Fluorescent minerals occur naturally. | |
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| They are not painted or artifically treated in any way. | |
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| Most minerals do not fluoresce. But a wide range do under ultraviolet light. For more information, visit the Fluorescent Mineral Society web site. |
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| Gem and mineral shows are great places to learn more about our natural world. | |
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| And shows are like candy shops for collectors! | |
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| Almost any type of gem and mineral can be found at a show. | |
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| Examples of quartz crystal offered for sale. | |
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| Part of an impressive, privately-owned quartz crystal collection. | |
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| Carved quartz and gem stones in a variety of shapes and sizes. | |
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| Amethyst, jade and amber are just a few of the gems on sale. | |
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| One-of-a-kind pieces for every style and taste. | |
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| Trays of colorful gemstone beads. | |
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| And chunky stone terminals and beads. | |
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| Semi-precious jewelry as well as "chunky" gemstone rings, necklaces, pendant pieces, rough & polished stone, spheres & fossils - all at bargain prices! |
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| Return to Top. | Go to California Show Calender.
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