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Canaveral Moonstone
Presidents Corner Two of our Scholarship winners have confirmed they will attend; Art DeLaurentis and
Susan Hamilton. I have not yet been successful in contacting Dennis Farina.
Our first “rock swap” was a great success!! I had to leave early but there was a good
group having a good time!!
Remember that our Spring (Dolly’s) Picnic will again be at Goode Park on Sunday, 4/8/18
from about 11:00am to about 4:00pm. (We have actually rented from 9am to 5pm). As
in the past CMGS will provide burgers, dogs, drinks and “fixings”. Everybody brings de-
serts, salads, veggies, etc.
Our "Burger Chef “ this year will be Patrick Horan! (As I am putting this note together
Patrick is soliciting for the loan of a grill, 321-960-4194). Help with the cooking is always
appreciated!!
Our Auctioneer is Melissa!!! Everybody should bring lots of items for the auction to our
Wednesday meeting. (I think we decided; no live animals).
I have a special request for our April meeting:
Ms. Lori Hancock called me to ask for help for her son Calvin. He is hearing impaired and
could not make the call himself. He has collected a number of minerals and rocks and
would like help identifying some of them. He will have help with him, to aid in communi-
cation. I said I was not good at identification but some of our members are. Please make
Calvin welcome and help if you can.
Don
Exchange Bulletins are Welcome
(All material may be copied unless otherwise noted if credit is given)
The Dead Line for the May Moonstone is April. 20, 2018
The URL for CMGS web site is: http://www.canaveral-mgs.com/
Feel free to send me articles or pictures for the newsletter at [email protected]
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The Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society (CM&GS) is a registered Florida not-profit-corporation ap-
proved by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax exempt , organization under Internal Revenue Code sec-
tion of Florida 501 (c) (7) for the following purposes:
1. For the preservation, support, and promotion of the hobby of Mineralogy and its various forms of al-
lied activities and earth sciences.
2. To dedicate ourselves to the furtherance of the hobby through the exchange of knowledge, experience,
and other helpful information among ourselves and other like organizations.
3. To further the education of members and the general public of the hobby by programming talks, dis-
cussions, motion pictures, field trips, and the staging of shows and exhibitions.
4. To maintain an active affiliation with the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies and to par-
ticipate in Federation activities to the fullest extent possible.
Goals and Objectives
5. To promote the spirit of cooperation and fellowship among the membership.
6. To increase our knowledge of rocks and minerals and to explore the mystery and wonder of the earth.
7. To actively encourage members to attend educational classes, workshops, lectures, and demonstra-
tions.
8. To stimulate interest in the earth sciences within the community by providing scholarships to worthy
students at all educational levels.
9. To provide the necessary equipment and resources to enable members to develop their interests.
10. To enjoy our hobby and Have Fun!
Affiliations
The Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Soci-
eties (SFMS) and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS)
Meetings and Dues
Meetings are the First Wednesday of each month at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Mel-bourne, Florida. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome! Dues are $20.00. Junior Member dues are $2.00.
It’s time to pay your dues for 2018. Remember that you will be removed from the class lists if you do not renew by April 1.
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* Monday Beading Classes are 1PM—4PM and 5PM— 7:30 PM Monday Open Shop 6PM—9PM
Dolly’s Picnic on April 8
Directions to Goode Park.
Directions coming south from Melbourne:
Going south on US 1, turn right onto Port Malabar Blvd NE. Turn right onto Bianca
Drive NE. Follow Bianca Drive to the park.
Directions coming north from Palm Bay:
Going north on Babcock Rd turn right onto Port Malabar Blvd NE. Turn left onto
Bianca Drive NE. Follow Bianca Drive to the park.
April 2018 Open Shop
9 am-12 pm Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Beading
Class & Open
Shop*
3 4 Monthly
Meeting 7PM
5 6 7 Open Shop
9 am-12 pm
8 Dolly’s
Picnic
9 Beading
Class & Open
Shop*
10 11 12 13 14 Open Shop
9 am-12 pm
15 16 Beading
Class & Open
Shop*
17 18 19 20 21 Open Shop
9 am-12 pm
22 23 Beading
Class & Open
Shop*
24 25 26 27 28 Open Shop
9 am-12 pm
29 30 Beading
Class & Open
Shop*
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Bench Tips by Brad Smith
See all Brad's jewelry books at Amazon.com/author/bradfordsmith
NO - MAR PLIERS Pliers can often leave nicks and scratches on your work. If this is giving you a prob-lem, first take a close look at the plier jaws. New tools can be a little rough. I typi-cally relieve any sharp edges, sand away any tool marks, and give working areas a quick polish. If that doesn't solve the problem, you probably need to cover the jaws. Plastic elec-trical tape provides a quick fix but can leave messy adhesive on the jaws, and dips don't seem to last very long. A quick and easy solution is to slip a length of 1/8 dia vinyl tubing over each jaw. It works well and leaves no sticky residue. The tubing can be found in a store that sells aquarium supplies. Note that this will increase the size of the plier jaws a bit, but I haven't found that to be a problem.
PATINA RECIPIES Sometimes it's fun to explore some new patinas. If this appeals to you, here are a couple web sites that have ideas particularly for copper and bronze. The first is The Science Company at http://www.sciencecompany.com/Do-It-Yourself-Patina-Formulas-W12C672.aspx with plenty of formulas for a variety of colors. And there are more formulas at Tim McCreight's Brynmorgen Press web site at http://www.brynmorgen.com/resources.html Small quantities of chemicals for making your own patinas are available from The Science Company at http://www.sciencecompany.com/Patina-Chemicals-Patina-Book-C672.aspx If you prefer to buy the patinas ready for use, one of the best sources I've come across is Sculpt Nouveau at http://www.sculptnouveau.com/ Don't miss all the instructional pdf's on the site and be sure to take a look at the videos showing how to use the products at http://www.youtube.com/sculptnouveau
Upcoming Gem and Mineral Shows
April 2018 6-8—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society, National Guard Ar-
mory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave. ; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Students $2, Children Free; Central
Florida Mineral and Gem Society’s Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, and Bead and Fossil Show. Go to
www.cfmgs.org for $1 off coupon. There will be demonstrations, 30 minute auctions, kids table, sluice mining
for gems, and hourly door prizes. See and buy gems, minerals, beads, metaphysical stones, fossils and much
more from all over the world. Demos include cutting cabochons, wire wrapping. Adults $5.00, Grade school
students $2.00, Scouts free. ; contact Salvatore Sansone, 6728 Oman Court, Orlando, FL 32809, (321)-278-
9294; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cfmgs.org
14-15—PINECREST, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild, Evelyn Greer Park; 8200 SW 124
Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6, Children free; The Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild(MMLG) is holding a Gem,
Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil Show. There will be exhibits, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and vendors showcasing mineral & fos-
sil specimens, gemstones, fine jewelry, and artisan-crafted collectibles. Children’s activities include jewelry-making sessions, sur-
prise grab-bags, gem prospecting, and geode splitting. ; contact John Speier, FL, (305)-460-2244; e-mail: [email protected];
Web site: www.miamigemandmineral.com
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Mineral of The Month – Talc By Dave Jacobson
This month we will examine the softest mineral on the Mohs scale, talc, Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 magnesium silicate hydroxide.
Massive talc is also known as soapstone which is used for carving. Talc is primarily an industrial mineral. It is the main ingredient in talcum powder but is also used as a filler material in paints, rubber and insecticides. It is resistant to heat, acids and electricity. It is used in industrial applications where these unique properties can be utilized.
Talc is a secondary mineral formed by the alteration of magnesium silicates. It is also formed by the exchange of chemical ele-ments by fluid (metasomatism) in impure dolomitic marbles. Some associated minerals include serpentine, dolomite, magnesite, quartz, pyroxenes, olivine, biotite and amphiboles. In the United States talc has been found in many locations along the Appala-chian Mountain chain. Talc is quarried in Connecticut, New York and Vermont. Talc is a common mineral and found in many locations in the word.
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Talc is in the monoclinic crystal system. Crystals are rare. It is usually found in massive form; also, foliated, granular, fibrous, compact and waxy. It sometimes replaces crystals other minerals taking the shape of the replaced mineral in a form called a pseudomorph. Its color is green, gray and white. It sometimes appears silver. Streak is white. It is translucent with a pearly lus-ter. Hardness is 1. Specific Gravity is 2.7 to 2.8. One of the best ways to identify talc is its greasy waxy feel and its softness.
Talc takes it’s name from the Arabic talq meaning “mica”. This is probably a reference to talc’s perfect cleavage in one direction. Talc will sometimes fracture into thin flexible flakes
I used the following reference materials in preparing this article:
A Field Guide to Rocks And Minerals by Frederick H. Pough.
Mineralogy For Amateurs by John Sinkankus.
Simon & Schusters Guide to Rocks And Minerals.
Gemstones Of The World by Walter Schumann.
The Audubon Society Field Guide To North American Rocks And Minerals by Charles W. Chesterman.
Gems, Crystals, & Minerals byAnna S. Sofianides , George E. Harlow and George W. Robinson, Ph. D.
Amethyst Galleries Mineral Gallery on the Internet at http://mineral.galleries.com.
Rocks And Minerals by Chris Pellent
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March Business Report—March 7, 2018
The meeting was called to order by President Don McLamb. The club welcomed new members and guests Sovann Prusaitis, John Bina, Jerome Bina, Nancy Bremel, Sibylle Loschiavo, Renee Atasay, Cindy Mitcher, and Sheri Walters. Whewee Welcome all!! Don reminded all of the upcoming Rock Swap at Goode Park on March 17. Hope it was a beautiful time!!!!! The February meeting notes were accepted and Liz Ritter gave the Treasurers report. Kathie Burnette reported we now have 200 members, going strong! Don expressed that we should think good thoughts for all members that need a little love in health... Roy Deere will be teaching a Basic Fused Chainne Maille class soon and Kathy Ero will be teaching an Enameling class on March 24 from noon to five P.M. Thank you instructors for your time and knowledge!! The Cabbing machine did not sell within the club so now will be put on the SFMS newsletter to sell. Liz Ritter reminded members to please write down any money for classes, workshops, to help with ac-counting. Dave Jacobson presented Mineral of the Month, Crocoite, a beautiful orange/ red or yellow /red mineral from areas of Tasmania, Russia, Riverside counties of California. Dave also presented Show and Tell... Beth Schepanski shared some fused Chaine Maille. Debbie Jorgnson presented a Turquoise ring, and a labradorite pendant. Arthur showed his competition showcase for the AFMS Competition of Cabbing in Raleigh N.C. Beautiful work!! Go Jasper!!! Don McLamb showed a Sterling ring. Dotty Pugh shared a Mexican Opal. Joe Bina cut a rock. Melissa, needs some donations for Dolly's Picnic!!!!!! The Scholarships to SFMS winners this year are John Farina, Susan Hamelton and Art DeLuarintis. The alter-nates are Haynee Hernandez Sara Denesberg and Bea Dietz, Have Fun!!!!!!! After a brief break: Thank You Bill Harr, for giving a sharing of knowledge of tools, that show color, properties of minerals.
With Respect, Peace and Love, Denise Jackson, Secretary
Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society Website
https://www.canaveral-mgs.com/
On our Members Only portion of Canaveral-MGS.com we have tips, helpful websites, members phone listing,
shop update, Etc .
Your Login ID is the email address you receive club communications at and whatever password you choose. If
you have any problems logging in, click the "contact" link on the website and we'll get back with you to re-
solve them.
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William Holland 6/10-16/2018
Bead Weaving
Cabochons I
Chasing & Repousse
Electro-Etching
Gemstone Faceting
Immersion Enameling and Cold Connection
Intarsia
Intro to Inlay/Silver 1
Junior Rockhounds, Wirecraft I
Silver 2 – Rings, Rings, Rings
Silver I
Silver-Wear
Wire II
Wildacres 8/20-26, 2018
Casting
Chain Maille
Introduction to Gem ID
Metal Clay – Tangible Moments
Metalwork Special Projects
Silver I
Wire
Visit the website for more information
http://sfmsworkshops.com/
Wildacres 9/17-23, 2018
Chain Maille
Cold Connection
Electro-Etching
Enameling
Intro to Inlay
Seed Bead Weaving
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Dolly’s Picnic is coming
Sunday April 8, 2018.
You can bring donations for the auction to our monthly meeting on
Wednesday April 4. Melissa Horan would like to be contacted via
“[email protected]” or 321-960-4134 if you are donating large
items that will need to be transported.
We will also have tailgating in the parking lot before lunch is served.
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March 17 CMGS First Annual Rock Swap
We held our first rock swap at Goode Park in Palm Bay. I would like to thank the club for
renting the park for the day. The weather was beautiful and so were the rocks….
A good time was had by the vendors and the visitors. Lots of rocks and other hobby related
items changed hands. We filled the pavilion and shared our love of rocks and jewelry.
This is a test, the first 5 people that come to me (Shannon Byrd) at the meeting and tell me they read this in the newsletter will
receive a free ticket for the raffle held at the meeting on April 4.
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Club contacts
President: Don McLamb, 570 Seabreeze Dr., Indialantic, FL 32903, (321) 723-2592
Vice President: Nancy Stark, 1610 Sutschek St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907, (321) 749-7675
Secretary: Denise Jackson, 320 Arcadia Ave., Melbourne, FL, 32901, (321) 373-5133
Treasurer: Liz Ritter, PO Box 500827, Malabar, FL 32950, (321) 544-2036
Bulletin Editor: Shannon Byrd, 2225 Ladner Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907, (321) 541-7230
Education Chairman: Dave Wayment PO Box 780791, Sebastian, FL 32978, (772) 532-6432
Corresponding Secretary: Kitty McLamb, 570 Seabreeze Dr., Indialantic, FL 32903, (321) 723-2592
Board of Directors 2yr: Mark Heathman, (321) 253-2856
Board of Directors (Past President) 3yr: Dave Jacobson, (321) 676-4306
Board of Directors 1yr: Freda Hull , (321) 725-0847
Board of Directors 1yr: Roy Deere, (321) 725-9179
From left to right, Shannon, Melissa and Kathy having fun at the Parade of Gems
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Bulletin Editor
Shannon Byrd
2225 Ladner Rd NE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Email: [email protected]
The Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society meets the First Wednesday of each month at the Henegar Center,
Melbourne, Florida. The time of the Meeting is 7:00PM . Visitors are always welcome.