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The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc. 4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard Norcross, GA 30093-3059 |
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
Micromineral Symposium
Friday, November 1, 2024
through
Monday, November 4, 2024
GMS will co-sponsor the 2024 Micromineral Symposium at Tellus Science Museum on November 1 through 4, 2024. The four-day event includes a field trip, microscope time, catered breakfast, lunch and dinner with a cash bar, and an optional second field trip. You will need to bring your own microscopes although there is a limited supply available for rental. Registration is now open through the Tellus website at https://tellusmuseum.org/our-events/micromineral-symposium-field-trips/. GMS members get the discounted member rate [with a code that has already been sent to GMS members via email]. Space is limited so be sure to register now!
Julian Gray and Jose Santamaria
Micromount Section Co-chairs
Click below for a map and directions
