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Hobbies: Civil War Bullet Collecting - A Hobby that Honors the Past
539 August 17th, 2008
Did you know that during the Civil War, more than 1000 different types
of bullets were used? This is one reason Civil War bullet collecting
has become a popular hobby. Another reason is that the time of the
Civil War saw changes taking place in the development of firearms and
ammunition.
Treasure Hunting For Turquoise
539 August 16th, 2008
Turquoise is usually found sandstone layers and can be seen as splotches or as a network of brown or black veins running through the sandstone. There are many small-scale mining operations that are worked by hand. Only one mine in Apache Canyon California operates at a commercial capacity today.
Turquoise is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral used in jewelry. It has been mined since at least 6000 BC by Egyptians. Like other opaque such as coral, turquoise is commonly sold by the size in millimeters rather than by weight.
