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	<description>rockhound, minerals, science, geology, rocks</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:15:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>How to Wire Wrap Beads and Stones</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:15:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>How to Make Wire Wrapped Rings</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/how-to/how-to-make-wire-wrapped-rings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>Wire Wrapping Jewelry Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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Make Wire Jewelry
What Is Wire Temper?
The temper of a wire refers to the hardness or softness of the wire. Softer wire is easier to work with and gets harder as you work with it. Wire is sold in three tempers: dead-soft, half-hard and full-hard or spring-hard.
Which kind of wire temper do I want to use?
Dead-soft [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety Rules / Tips for Rockhounds</title>
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		<comments>http://rockhoundblog.com/how-to/safety-rules-tips-for-rockhounds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this pamphlet put out by the Arizona State Mine Inspector&#8217;s Office- Safety Tips For Rockhounds - Abandoned Mines-
Click Here To Download PDF Pamphlet

Safety
Many rockhounding sites require driving and/or hiking to remote areas, largely on dirt, sand or rocky roads where there is a good possibility of getting stuck. It is always a good idea [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Hills Rockhound area- Arizona</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/rockhound-travel/black-hills-rockhound-area-arizona/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveler Description:
From the intersection of Highway 70, east of Safford, travel 10 miles north on Highway 191 to Black Hills Rockhound Area. Follow the dirt road 2 miles&#8230;&#8230; more »  From the intersection of Highway 70, east of Safford, travel 10 miles north on Highway 191 to Black Hills Rockhound Area. Follow the dirt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rockhound Vacations - Campground</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/rockhound-travel/rockhound-vacations-campground/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Since I travel a lot I and I find myself seeking this kind of knowledge, I thought I would make a new category for rockhounding vacations / travel.  As well if you have a special place you like to stay and rockhound please email me and I will post rockhoundblog@yahoo.com.  Pictures are appreciated as well.
Rockhound [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Rockhound Flat Lap Machine</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/how-to/diy-rockhound-flat-lap-machine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DIY rockhound Flat Lap Machine]]></description>
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		<title>The American Opal Society - 42nd Annual OPAL &amp; GEM SHOW</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/regular-postings/the-american-opal-society-42nd-annual-opal-gem-show/</link>
		<comments>http://rockhoundblog.com/regular-postings/the-american-opal-society-42nd-annual-opal-gem-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Opal Society proudly presents its:
42nd Annual OPAL &#38; GEM SHOW
Come visit the Biggest Opal Show in the USA!!!
WHAT:
*  Dozens of Opal and Gem Dealers from around the USA and Australia.
*  Rough and Cut Opals, Opal Jewelry, other gemstones, books, tools, etc.
*  Huge Raffle with many prizes of opals, gemstones, jewelry, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Made Rock Tumbler - Make Your Own</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/regular-postings/home-made-rock-tumbler-make-your-own/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I was doing some research on making your own rock tumbler and was surprised at how much info there was on the subject.  Here are some links to make your own.  If you try any of these out (or have made your own) please comment and let me know.
http://www.miim.com/thebside/tumbler/index.html
http://ktcatspost.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-rock-tumbler.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4964435_rock-tumbler.html
Making a Homemade Rock Tumbler
Making a homemade [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TUFA - Rock Of The Day</title>
		<link>http://rockhoundblog.com/mineral-of-the-day/tufa-rock-of-the-day/</link>
		<comments>http://rockhoundblog.com/mineral-of-the-day/tufa-rock-of-the-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Tufa is a soft, friable and porous calcite rock. It is a calcium carbonate (CaCO3) deposit that forms by chemical/biological precipitation from bodies of water with a high dissolved calcium content. Calcareous tufa is not to be confused with tuff, a hard volcanic rock that is also sometimes called tufa.
Tufa deposition occurs in seven known [...]]]></description>
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