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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

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Mineral Spotlight: Zircon

Daniel Blakemore
October 25, 2015

One of the most important minerals for industrial and scientific discovery is zircon, and it also makes an excellent gemstone. Zircon has the chemical composition ZrSiO4 and is the primary ore of zirconium....

Mineral Spotlight: Diamonds, Sapphires and Proustite

James Karsten
April 23, 2015

Okay people, spring is here so I thought, “What better to do with this column than to talk about gemstones?” This is a hot topic this time of year, and some may find themselves scrambling and realizing...

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