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You Know You’re a Rockhound When…

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Snowflake Obsidian Specimen _____________________ – You look down instead of up. – Any rock, no matter how common, will raise your pulse. – You see beauty in all rocks, even “Leaverites,” the ones you leave behind. – Your family and friends just roll their eyes when you pick up yet another rock. – You are willing to dig up a rock with a spoon, even if it means ruining the spoon. – You have been known to visit urban rock piles and risk stares from people who are wondering why an old person is crawling around on a dirt pile. – You are willing to pay excess baggage fees (international, yet) for a large yellow rock that looks like a loaf of bread. – Your pockets are always filled with rocks and residual dirt. – You often find pebbles in your shoes and even socks. – You don’t mind dirt at all, even under your fingernails. That’s why soap and water exist. – You get why rocks are so spiritual; you understand that rocks have been around since the beginning of earth ...

2011: Box #6 – Ty Buddy Bears

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Addison, the Mid-Blue Baseball Bear 2011: Box #6 – Ty Buddy Bears   1.       Addison, the Mid-Blue Baseball Bear, 2 2.       Argentina, 1 3.       Clubby (I), the Dark Blue Bear with club button, 2 4.       Clubby II, the Light Blue Bear, 2 5.       Clubby IV, the Lilac Tie-dyed Bear, 1 6.       Employee Bear, Purple with green ribbon, 2 7.       FIFA Bears (Various countries): Germany, 1 8.       FIFA, Brazil, 1 9.       FIFA, U.S., 1 10.   FIFA: England, 1 11.   Groovy, the Pastel Bear, 1 12.   Kicks, the Green Soccer Bear, 1 13.   Millennium (2000), the Bright Fuchsia Bear, 1 14.   Princess, the Purple Bear with White Rose, 1 15.   Teddy, the Wine-colored Bear with green ribbon, 2 16.   Ty ...

Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas

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Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas Partially Polished 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   2.89 ounces 81 grams 405 carats   Seller: Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club, Inc Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Quartz: Milky Quartz Specimen with Peach Color Areas

Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone

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Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone Matte Finish 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   4.81 ounces 135.5 grams 677.5 carats   Seller: Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club, Inc. Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025   2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Granite: Gray and Pink Palm Stone

Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk

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Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk (tip) Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk (base) Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk 2025: Box #18 – Special Items   10.76 ounces 304 grams 1520 carats   Seller: The Rock Shop Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025   2025-18-Special 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Chrysocolla and Azurite Obelisk

Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings

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Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings Matte Finish 2025: Box #80 – Tiffany Stone and Other Items   10.88 ounces 308.5 grams 1542.5 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025   2025-80-Tiffany Stone and Other Items 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Marble: Green Marble Sphere with Lighter Green Rings

Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk

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Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk Not Fluorescent 2025: Box #59 – Miscellaneous   10.85 ounces 307.7grams 1537.5 carats   Seller: Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025   2025-59-Misc 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Fluorite: Root Fluorite Chunk

2011: Box #5 – Ty Buddy Bears

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Erin, the Green Buddy Bear (white shamrock) 2011: Box #5 – Ty Buddy Bears     1997 Holiday Teddy (Brown with red Santa hat), 2 2001 Holiday Teddy (Green curly fur with glitter), 2 Clover, the White Bear (Green Shamrock), 1 Erin, the Green Bear (White Shamrock), 3 Kissme, the White Bear with Pastel spots, 1 Romance, the Pinkish Bear (heart lips), 1 Santa, 2 Shamrock, the Green Curly Furred Bear (Green Shamrock), 1 Sizzle, the Red Bear, 1 Smooch, the Bear (White with red lips on fur), 4 Snowball (White with black hat), 1 Snowboy, 1 Valentina, the Bear (Dark pink with white heart), 2 Valentino, the Bear (White with red heart), 1   2011-5-Ty Buddy Bears Plastic Box with Green Lid   Keywords: -2011- Beanie Babies Beanie Buddies Beanies Bears Stuffed Animals The Lists Toys Ty Beanie Buddies Ty Beanies  *

Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block

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Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block (reverse) Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Imperfect, Lopsided Square 2025: Box #59 – Miscellaneous   10.48 ounces 296 grams 1480 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-59-Misc  2025-Lebanon-8-16 Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block

Amazonite: Rough Specimen

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Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   2.73 ounces 76.5 grams 382 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025   2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Amazonite: Rough Specimen

Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular)

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Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular) Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular) Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular) Also known as “Dragon Jasper” 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   .685 ounce 19.4 grams 97 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular)

Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse

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Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse (layers) Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse Note: This material, also known as Motor City Agate, is a unique material formed from the buildup of layers of automotive paint in old car factories. It is very collectible by non-purist rock collectors and is often used for cabbing rings and pendants. It can be somewhat pricy, so acquiring a small piece for cheap is great find. 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   .125 ounce 3.6 grams 18 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse

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