Micromount Section
A Special GMS Group
for People Interested in Micromounting
"Come and explore the micro world with us!"
Micromount Section Meets
Fourth Wednesday
Every Month
Many of the most well-formed and beautiful crystals must be viewed with the aid of magnification. Furthermore, many mineral species only form in microscopic crystals. The process of preparing a specimen for viewing and viewing and photographing micro-mineral specimens is a distinct area of mineral collecting called "micromounting".
Join us each month as we explore different aspects of the micromounting hobby: making micromounts, magnifiers and microscopes, photographing micro-minerals, and identifying micro-minerals. Our monthly meetings alternate between workshops to discuss micromounting techniques and talks by leading micromount collectors sharing information about their favorite micro-mineral site.
Interesting Articles and Links
Click here for a list of zoom links from past Micromount Section meetings.Click here for articles about micromounting.
Click here for photomicrographs.
Click here for a Micromount Supplies and Equipment List.
Click here for Micromount Club Zoom Meeting Videos.
If you have any questions about Micromount Section, please send email to
Micromount Section Message
Zn2(AsO4) (OH)
Kamariza Mines, Lavrion Mining District, Greece
20 mm x 25 mm
Julian C. Gray collection and photo
No December Meeting
There will be no meeting of the GMS Micromount Section in December 2024 due to our regular meeting date falling on Christmas Day. We hope you all get lots of tiny minerals and equipment under your Christmas tree. We will meet again on January 29, 2025. Stay tuned for updates on future programs, workshops, and fieldtrips.Julian Gray and Jose Santamaria
Micromount Section Co-chairs
Click below for a map and directions