Chips from the Quarry.

This document is a summary of the latest issue of Rocks & Minerals, a journal focused on geology and mineralogy. The issue features articles on various topics, including the director of the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, John A. Jaszczak, and his work with the museum's famous Gabriel Copper specimen. There is also an article on Wyoming jade, along with a review of a book on the same topic. The upcoming 2025 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show will have a theme of Shades of Green, and the journal will publish articles on green minerals and gems in the future. The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum presented its Heritage Award to Derek Katzenbach, a gem faceter and goldworker. The issue also includes updates on featured artists and information about Earth Science Week. The journal acknowledges the contributions of various organizations and individuals who support color photography in the publication. [Extracted from the article]