The Focal Crystal

Had a wonderful time visiting former HAMS member Forrest and his girlfriend Dallas transplant Brittney up in the Pacific Northwest. Such good folks.

They love American minerals, and Mexican and Canadian too, they have some incredible rough and cut combos, and a stunning view of the mountains. We watched hummingbirds dancing in the rain.

Wrapped it all up with some serious Thai Food! Thanks guys for the fun rock visit!

These are not for sale

MinSanity 2026 Edition continues with a visit to the man, the myth, the legend…. Steve Smale.

Steve is a world renowned mathematician, winner of several of Maths highest awards, like Wolf and Fields medals. Certainly one of the smartest humans walking the earth, AND also a world renowned mineral collector who has published 3 coffee table size books on minerals and working on a 4th!

Here are some snap shots from our visit today.

These minerals are not for sale.