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How Lithosphere Got Its Name

Choosing a name for this bulletin turned out to be the most difficult part of putting the thing together. We went through several prospective names over a period of many months but none of them seemed quite right. It was easy to pick a name that focused upon one or two aspects of our society's interests; but we wanted it all--a name that covered as many of the disciplines within our hobby as possible.We discovered that the problem of choosing an appropriate name centered around the fact that earth science is one of the most diverse of the sciences.

The study and appreciation of the earth encompasses not only geology, mineralogy, and gemology, but mining, paleontology, chemistry, physics, crystallography, mathematics, astronomy, history, photography, mapping, engineering, ... well, you get the idea ... and although the primary focus of this bulletin will be in the areas of society activities, mineralogy, and gemology, it was the editor's intention to include articles on many of these related topics as well.So, what about the name? After considerable head-scratching, it occurred to us that nearly all of our society's activities deal with the scientific study and artistic exploitation of the outermost shell of the planet; the earth's crust; the lithosphere. So Lithosphere it is--at least until the membership decides on something better.

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Lithosphere Submissions

Submissions (articles, letters, notes, announcements, photographs, etc.) are actively solicited from FGMS members. Submissions from non-members may be included at the discretion of the editor. Copyrighted material submitted for publication must be accompanied with a written release from the copyright holder. Original, personally-written articles will be published with a copyright notice in the author's name if requested; otherwise all submissions will be published without individual copyright. No anonymous submissions will be considered; however, the submitter's name may be withheld, or a pseudonym used, upon request. All material is subject to editing. Unless previously arranged, all submissions become the property of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. Send submissions to the Editor, Sally Larsen.The deadline for all submitted material is the 20th of the month prior to publication. Allow extra time if line drawings or photographs are submitted.

Lithosphere Copyright and Disclaimer

Copyright © 2003 by the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. 

The material published in Lithosphere is covered by one or more copyrights. Except for items that are specifically copyrighted by their authors, other gem and mineral societies may use material published in Lithosphere provided that proper credit is given and the sense or meaning of the material is not changed. Public domain material printed in Lithosphere may be republished by anyone without having to credit Lithosphere as a source.

Lithosphere is published monthly (except July and August) and is sent to all members of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society as part of their membership.Exchanges: Free reciprocal exchanges for the bulletins of other gem and mineral societies are welcomed. Please send all exchange bulletins to the Editor.