[Jewelry making - Article 00168] - Re: [Orchid] Lapidary material in Alaska

[Hanuman]

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    Hi, 

    Tugtupite is definitly an interesting material you would want to
    look into, though found mainly in greenland and canada, I have heard
    on similar material coming from Alaska. 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/ftp/tugtupite.jpg 

    for more info at 

    http://webmineral.com/data/Tugtupite.shtml
    http://www.mindat.org/min-4044.html 

    also, here is a nice site that might offer you some leads: 

    Alaska Minerals - Hidden Treasures 
    http://wwwndo.ak.blm.gov/juneau/POSTER/Poster1.html 

    keep us updated with your discoveries and have a safe trip

Hanuman







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