This is a collection of extra photos of mineral samples and art.
Almandine garnets in mica schist sample (1) and chalcopyrite, a major source of copper metal used in sculpting & jewelry (2)
Muscovite books in quartz sample from Ray Mica Mine, NC; muscovite was used in Cherokee crafts and trading (3) and a shady dolomite sample from Linville Falls, NC (4)
K-feldspar sample (5) and a local minerals display from Cornerstone Minerals, Asheville (6)
Cherokee clay art from the Qualla Arts exhibit in Ramsey Library (7-8)
Made by the Pet Rocks: Sam, Olivia, Angie, George, and Zach.