The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc.
4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30093-3059

Mineral Section

A Special GMS Group
for People Interested in Minerals

Mineral Section Meets
Third Wednesday
Every Month

Minerals are as varied and unique as people. From the mundane to the spectacular, minerals are fascinating in many respects.

GMS members and visitors who are interested in learning more about minerals -- please join us at Mineral Section meetings for special programs and presentations!

Interesting Articles and Links

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Mineral Section Message

Stones are from Crater of Diamonds State Park, AR, USA
Photo from mindat.org

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Social Time: 7:00 pm
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm
Topic: Diamonds in North America
Location: In-person and via Zoom Link on the GMS Calendar here

The October meeting talked about the early Devonian period and the transition from a relatively lifeless land surface into a surface that would support the first land-dwelling plants, insects and animals. We discussed how the land surface became hospitable for life before any life ventured there, and how life changed the morphology of the land to support communities of living creatures. The November meeting will discuss diamonds mined and found in North America. We will discuss the origin and rare emplacement of diamond deposits and some of the history of diamond finds in Georgia. The November meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month, the 20th, and will start at 7:30 pm, with the social and troubleshooting half hour in Zoom starting at 7:00 pm. The meeting link will be sent out early in the month.

Tom Faller
Mineral Section Chair

NOTE: Temporary procedures are in place for section meetings, including RSVP before attending. Please read those procedures and guidelines here.

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