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GEMS AND MINERALS
CHAIRMEN: Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society

SPECIAL RULES

  1. Synthetic or dyed material acceptable only in lapidary exhibits if so labeled.
  2. All work on cut and polished stones must be done by exhibitor. (Polishing means by abrasives and polishing agent.)
  3. Committee reserves the right to limit amount of material exhibited by any one exhibitor.
  4. No less than five (5) or more than fifty (50) pieces will be judged for prizes in any class, except utility items which may be single items.
AWARDS -- ADULT DIVISION
19 years of age and over
1st 2nd 3rd
1. Cabochons (mounted)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
2. Cabochons (unmounted)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
3. Cabochons (mounted or unmounted) and corresponding rough
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
4. Polished Slabs
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
5. Polished Specimens (other than slabs)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
6. Florida Specimens (polished)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
7. Florida Specimens (unpolished)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
8. Faceted Stones (mounted)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
9. Faceted Stones (unmounted)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
10. Faceted Stones (mounted or unmounted) and corresponding rough
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
11. Tumbled Stones (mounted)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
12. Tumbled Stones (unmounted)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
13. Thumbnail (1" x 1" maximum) crystals
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
14. Miniature (2 "x 2" maximum) crystals
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
15. Cabinet and museum specimens (larger than miniature)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
a. Mixed
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
b. All one variety
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
16. Fossils -- Cabinet and Museum Specimens size not specified
a. Mixed
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
b. All one variety
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
c. All from one location
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
17. Utility Items
a. Decorative (sphere, pictures, etc.)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
b. Practical, Useful (lamp, bookends, etc.)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
c. Carvings
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
d. Gem Trees
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
18. Petrified Wood (rough)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
19. Petrified Wood (slabs)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
a. Polished
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
b. Unpolished
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
20. Artifacts
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
21. Educational (Exhibits not covered in other categories)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
22. Exhibit -- from one locality
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
23. Outer Space Specimens Polished or Unpolished (Tektite)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
24. Jewelry and Art Metal Crafts
a. Gold (Rings, Pins & Bracelets)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
b. Gold (Necklaces and Earrings)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
c. Silver (Rings, Pins & Bracelets)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
d. Silver (Necklaces and Earrings)
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
25. Wire Wrap Jewelry
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
26. Bead Stringing
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
a. Pins and Earrings
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
27. Fluorescent Minerals
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
AWARDS -- YOUTH DIVISION
19 years of age and over
1. Cabochons (mounted)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
2. Cabochons (unmounted)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
3. Cabochons and corresponding rough
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
4. Faceted Stones (mounted)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
5. Faceted Stones (unmounted)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
6. Faceted Stones and corresponding rough
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
7. Florida Specimens (polished)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
8. Florida Specimens (unpolished)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
9. Tumbled Stones (mounted)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
10. Tumbled Stones (unmounted)
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
11. Thumbnail (1" x 1" maximum) crystals
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
12. Miniature (2 "x 2" maximum) crystals
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
13. Cabinet and museum specimens (larger than miniature)
a. Mixed
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
b. All one variety
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
14. Fossils -- Cabinet and Museum Specimens (size not specified)
a. Mixed
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
b. All one variety
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
15. Petrified Wood
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
16. Artifacts
$2.00
$1.00
$.75
17. Exhibit -- from one locality
$2.00
$1.00
$.75

Notes:

  1. Care should be exercised in labeling as to correct name and locality of minerals and fossils.
  2. All displayed items shall be securely attached to the base.
  3. Sizes of exhibits shall not exceed 18x24 inches unless self- contained and /or self supporting.
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