Delaware County has bought a large tract of land known for its geological significance. It will open the area as a park for hikers and explorers. Well-known among rock buffs, Mineral Hill has long ...

“Before”: rough amazonite stones found in the Pikes Peak area, collected by Cheyenne Mountain-area resident Dan Romaniszyn. “After”: polished amazonite stones embedded in knotholes of a wooden slab ...

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From inexpensive amazonite to wildly expensive faceted zircon, the stones at the annual gem shows in Tucson draw jewelers from around the world. Exhibitors waiting for buyers at the GemFair, a ...

Mineral Hill area will open as a park for hikers and explorers. Well-known among rock buffs, Mineral Hill has long been a source of rare gems. Delaware County has bought a large tract of land known ...