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Galena

Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead (II) sulfide. It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver. Galena is the official state mineral of Missouri and Wisconsin.
Calcite

Calcite is transparent to opaque and may occasionally show phosphorescence or fluorescence. A small amount of manganese is enough to make it glow bright red under some wave lengths of ultraviolet light.
Trilobite

Trilobites are a fossil group of extinct marine arthropods that form the classic Trilobita. Trilobites form one of the earliest known groups of arthropods. The fossils of trilobite are found in a limestone shale. The trilobite is Wisconsin's state fossil.
Agate

Agate is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks and can be common in certain metamorphic rocks.
Amethyst

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue. The best varieties of amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and the far East.

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Calling all young earth science buffs! Here’s your chance to show your stuff and win prizes!Kettle Moraine Geological Society is hosting their annual Rock, Gem and Earth Science Show March 11-12 at the Washington County Fairpark and they invite YOU to create a tri-fold display about anything earth science related to share with our show guests. You get $5 in Show Bucks just for participating! Plus, if you earn the most votes you will win Bonus Show Bucks!It’s a great opportunity to show what you know about earth science. The possibilities are virtually endless!Register to participate here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1irj1JneZE8wLCBllJDWp8v0puKoPu0lftmUPEzZixDE/editFor more information about the KMGS Rock, Gem and Earth Science Show follow this link: www.kmgsrocks.com/show/Check out our Jr. Rockhounds Club here: kmgsjrrock.weebly.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Our first monthly KMGS Jr. Rockhounds meeting was a huge hit! It’s was such fun to watch the kids explore all the interesting specimens our members shared.If you missed us this time, come on out next month on Saturday, February 11th from 11am to noon at the Slinger Community Library. Register here!docs.google.com/forms/d/1DqFuGJeL43SYL-gII_dJa-8QCZvQe7Ia7GfqjrNxozA/editCheck out or club calendar for future events:kmgsjrrock.weebly.com/events.html ... See MoreSee Less

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We are looking forward to our kickoff meeting! We will have our resident lapidary experts, our famous fluorescence guru and lots of samples of various rocks and minerals on display. Don’t miss out! ... See MoreSee Less

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Galena

Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead (II) sulfide. It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver. Galena is the official state mineral of Missouri and Wisconsin.

Calcite

Calcite is transparent to opaque and may occasionally show phosphorescence or fluorescence. A small amount of manganese is enough to make it glow bright red under some wave lengths of ultraviolet light.

Trilobite

Trilobites are a fossil group of extinct marine arthropods that form the classic Trilobita. Trilobites form one of the earliest known groups of arthropods. The fossils of trilobite are found in a limestone shale. The trilobite is Wisconsin's state fossil.

Agate

Agate is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks and can be common in certain metamorphic rocks.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue. The best varieties of amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and the far East.

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