Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments about the day. What’s your birthstone?
The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals in Hillsboro, Oregon, houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the finest in the United States. The Museum building, originally constructed as the private residence of Richard and Helen Rice, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its unique architectural style, natural stonework, and the extraordinary native Oregon woodwork found throughout the building.
One of the bedrooms in the house is now the Sharleen K. and William Harvey Sr. Lapidary Arts Gallery which includes cut and polished works of art, gemstones, and one-of-a-kind carvings. One of the displays in the Lapidary Arts Gallery features birthstones.
Birthstones
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