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In the Latest Issue:

Earth Briefs: The Detrital Zircon Revolution
— Shari A. Kelly

Calcite, the Crystalline Chameleon
— Virgil W. Lueth

Calcite in the Rock Record
— Kelsey McNamara

Calcite in the Metamorphic and Hydrothermal Record
— Virgil W. Lueth

Why is Marble Used in Statuary?, Hydrothermal Deposits—Calcite in Hot Water, Calcite in the Igneous Record
— Virgil W. Lueth and Matt Zimmerer

New Mexico’s Enchanted Geology
— Maureen Wilks

Earth Science Technology Review: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
— Andy Jochems

Through the Hand Lens: Education Outreach Program Changes
— Cynthia Connolly

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