HUNTSVILLE GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY

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The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) educational organization for people interested in the Earth sciences – gemology, mineralogy, geology, paleontology, lapidary arts and related fields.  Our primary purpose is to educate our members and the general public in these areas.  We offer interesting programs at our monthly membership meetings; exchange rocks, minerals, and fossils; host field trips; provide presentations to local school children and organizations; and share information about our club at local community events.  We welcome members of all ages including kids ages 8 – 18.  (Our Pebble Pups youth program has monthly meetings and field trips of their own!)  We also have a Fundraising Auction, a Picnic and Rock Swap, a Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show, and a Christmas Dinner every year.  Plus, HGMS members have access to a state-of-the-art Lapidary Shop and jewelry crafting activities (Rocket City Jewelers and Metalsmithing).  The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies (SFMS) which is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS).

Upcoming SFMS Shows

August 29 – 31, 2025: Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society, 53rd Gem and Mineral Show. Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 9th Avenue SW, AL. Friday and Saturday, 10a – 6p, Sunday, 10a – 4p. Adults $5; Teens $3; 12 and under free. See Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society.

Meeting Time/Location

6p – 9p, South Meeting Room, HGMS Education Center (in the Sandra Moon Community Center), 7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville.  (Map)

2025 Calendar - Click the links to see what's happening every month

  • Rocket City Jewelers – 3rd Qtr '25
  • Metals – July no class
  • Pebble Pups Meeting – Jun 26
  • Monthly Member Meeting – Jul 22

Did You Know?

Youngsters ages 8-11 are invited to participate in the Cook Museum of Natural Science “Geologist for a Day Camp”, July 31st, 2025, from 8:30a-1:00p.  Participants will learn how to classify rocks and minerals, build a take-home mini sluice screen, and sluice their own minerals.  Cost is $125/participant.  For more information, see:  Geologist for a Day Camp | Cook Museum of Natural Science.

July:  Ruby – Traces of chromium give this red variety of the mineral corundum its rich color.  Long valued by people of many cultures, ruby was called “ratnaraj” or “king of precious stones” in ancient Sanskrit.  Source:  Gemological Institute of America.

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