Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show a rockhound's playground

Garet Cobb
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Julie Harries, (center), and Mary Kate Oreovicz look at necklaces being merchandised by Bagai Saho, the proprietor of African Imports at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Julie Harries, (center), and Mary Kate Oreovicz look at necklaces being merchandised by Bagai Saho, the proprietor of African Imports at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Bloomington residents Julie Harries and Mary Kate Oreovicz checked out necklaces Friday at the African Imports booth at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show.

Harries said they "look for (Bagai Saho's booth) every year" when they visit the gem show. This year's event was Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

An array of stones are on display at the Tree of Life Rock and Gem stand at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, 2024.
An array of stones are on display at the Tree of Life Rock and Gem stand at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Booths featured everything from rocks to prospecting supplies at Lawrence County Gem Mineral and Fossil Show. Mindy Hedrick's stand just south of the Lawrence County 4H Expo Hall was selling crystal quartz made into a face with the addition of googly eyes.

A face made from crystal quartz is on display at Mindy Hedrick's stand at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, 2024.
A face made from crystal quartz is on display at Mindy Hedrick's stand at the 59th Annual Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Hedrick explained that some of the faces have glow-in-the-dark eyes, making for an interesting sight at night. Hedrick had dozens of the faces on display.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Photos from the 59th Lawrence County Gem Mineral Fossil Show

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