Tucson Gem & Mineral Society

Established in 1946, we began as a small group interested in the hobby of mineral collecting and lapidary. The Society’s intent from the start was to further the knowledge and appreciation for a hobby that was just beginning to grow.

OUR MISSION
To encourage interest and study in geology, mineralogy, lapidary, and allied earth sciences.

AFFILIATIONS
We are members of the Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies – http://rmfms.org/

and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies – http://www.amfed.org/

SOCIETY EVENTS
Society meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month except September and February. These meetings feature presentations on gems and minerals from different perspectives: field collecting, history of private and museum collections, Arizona and nationwide mines along with their environments, and scientific mineral and gem information. Talks are presented by the hobbyist to experts in their field, which are meant to excite the adventurer and the collector alike. During the months of June, July and August members and guests enjoy potluck dinners, and share their mineral adventures.

You will become an “Active Member” of TGMS when the fee is paid and the membership form is processed, which may take up to 10 days from the day it is submitted. In order to attend special events (including field trips, summer potlucks, holiday parties and the Show) as a member, the attendee must be an Active Member as of the date the attendee registers for the event.