Perhaps you are familiar with mineral dealer David Joyce’s song about “Crystal Systems” and the refrains about the isometric system. They go something like this:
You can hear the remaining verses and lyrics here. . And read a review of his full CD in our July 2017 newsletter. You will find that David is not as complimentary about the other crystal systems.
BUT, did you know that despite the myriad of modified isometric forms that minerals like pyrite, galena or fluorite can display, there are only six basic isometric crystal forms. It is the interesting and often complex interplay and superpositioning of these forms that create the aesthetic beauty.
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This article is republished here with permission of its author, Kathleen Cappon. She wrote the piece for the September, 2018 Wayne County Gem and Mineral Club newsletter.
This is a story about how I dreamed of having a large stone chimney on my future home. The idea was inspired by seeing the stone pillars at the entrance of Fair Haven State Park each time my family went there in the 1950’s.
Some of you may remember the movie “The Long Long Trailer” starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. They purchase a travel trailer to go cross country and at each new place Lucy picks up a sentimental or pretty rock to bring home.
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Retired, collecting minerals and stamps, growing flowers and vegetables, and when the spirit moves, toying with technology