Rock HoundWeb Sites			Other Favorite Web Sites
Bob's Rock Shop	This is a real GEM of a site, with lists and links that will keep you digging thru all the fabulous URL's for hours!		TheTriangular Frame Loom	Site for Weavers or those interested in Weaving. I know, what's a Weaving link doing on a Rock Hound site? Well,so happens that Linda also weaves and has written two books on the subject.  So if you're interested in weaving, or just in what else we rock nuts are into, click on the link.
The Image	This site is "dedicated to high quality video imaging and scanning, with an emphasis on minerals, gemstones, microscopy, and tutorials."		Franklin Area Weather Forecast	How's the Weather?  It's always great here at the Mine!  ;)  But seriously, even when it's raining, we've got you covered!  Litterally - we  have two fiberglass covered flumes.
Fun Stuff for Kids	This is a great place for kids to learn more about the world beneath their feet!  It includes info about minerals & fossils.		The MountainTimes	This is the place to go to learn all you can about your upcoming visit to the Great Smoky Mountains.  State by State and County by County, you'll learn where to eat where to sleep and where to have fun and so much more! You'll see - just click!
Smithsonian Discovery Gallery	This site is particularily good for kids, but even adults willlearna lot!  Click on "Imprints of the Past" or "The Evolving Earth"		Historic Rock Castle	Historic Rock Castle is nestled in Hendersonville, TN just outside of Nashville, TN.  For history buff's, it's the place to go!  It's the early 19th C homestead of Daniel Smith who first surveyed the state of Tennessee.
The Rock Cycle	This site helps to explain the conditions under which the various typesof rocks and minerals form - Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic.		Body, Mind & Spirit Adventure Group	"...A group of like-minded socially active people throughout the world who share similar interests in the New Age, Paranormal & Metaphysical topics.  The Body, Mind & Spirit Adventure Group (BMSAG) is an organization that provides meetings, get-togethers, classes, field trips and special events..." - from their Mission Statement
Gemfields.com	The meeting place for Gemseekers, Tourists, and Miners alike, lots of stories, pictures and information about the CQ Gemfields and Sapphires.  Also has links to other locations for gem mining around the world.  Great site!		Preston Reuther's Wire Wrap Site	Wire Wrap Supplies & Lessons  Learn how to Sculpt Beautiful Victorian Jewelry With 14kt Gold Filled Wire.  This is a beautiful technique that is really quite easy to learn with his Videos and on-line classes.  He carries a complete line of tools, wire, beads and instructional videos as well as kits to get you started.  Become a Proffessional Wire Artist in no time with little investment or just make pieces of fine crafted 14kt Gold Filled jewelry for yourself and loved ones.
Rock & Mineral Uses	This is a nifty list of many rocks and minerals and there common uses in everyday life.
Meteorites Plus	They carry a variety of meteorites at affordable prices. And have links to lots of interesting & useful Gem, Mineral & Jewelry related sites.
About Birthstones	Birthstone pictures, history and lore as well as Anniversary Stones, Aaron's Breast Plate Stones and Daily Stones
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