{"id":308,"date":"2020-07-11T08:04:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T12:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2020-07-11T08:04:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-11T12:04:25","slug":"the-frank-hess-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/the-frank-hess-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Frank Hess Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"280\" height=\"157\" src=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-shelved-on-angle.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"222\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-shelved-on-angle.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/show-dates\/frank-hess-shelved-on-angle\/\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"280\" height=\"157\" src=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-on-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"221\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-on-shelves.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/show-dates\/frank-hess-on-shelves\/\" class=\"wp-image-221\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Frank Hess Collection, on shelves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A varied and beautiful array of crystals and gems, the Frank Hess Collection came to us in a unique way, with a story of its own. &nbsp;Massive in its size and scope, it&#8217;s worth the trip in to the shop and warehouse just to experience it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-large-pieces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-large-pieces.jpg\" alt=\"Frank Hess large pieces\" class=\"wp-image-220\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then add how it came to be at TJ&#8217;s and it gets even more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Hess was a collector in the 60&#8217;s and 70&#8217;s, doing at least some of his own mining. &nbsp;After his passing, and with no family to call on, his landlord hired someone to clear out his home and throw everything away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter two rock hounds who frequent TJ&#8217;s and happen to be contractors. \u00a0See where this is going? They were hired to work in the house, and subsequently rescued the collection from an untimely fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-225\" src=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Zoisite-Thulite-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Frank Hess Zoisite - Thulite\" width=\"195\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Zoisite-Thulite-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Zoisite-Thulite.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-224\" src=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Wulfenite-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Frank Hess Wulfenite\" width=\"191\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Wulfenite-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Wulfenite.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They brought the collection in to Tom, and he purchased most of it on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are rare pieces, some from mines that have been mined out for decades. \u00a0Most are labeled meticulously by Frank Hess himself (using a typewriter on the labels). \u00a0There are still plenty every day displayed for purchase and perusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Stibnite-Dolomite-etc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"158\" height=\"279\" src=\"http:\/\/gemsandrocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Frank-Hess-Stibnite-Dolomite-etc.jpg\" alt=\"Frank Hess Stibnite, Dolomite etc\" class=\"wp-image-223\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We always enjoy showing off the Frank Hess Collection to others who love stones. &nbsp;Feel free to stop in during store hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A varied and beautiful array of crystals and gems, the Frank Hess Collection came to us in a unique way, with a story of its own.  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