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The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization for people interested in mineralogy, gemology, geology, paleontology, and the lapidary arts. Our primary purpose is the education and enjoyment of our members and the general public in these areas. We accomplish this purpose by offering programs at our monthly Member Meetings; giving presentations to school children and local organizations; exchanging rocks, minerals, and fossils; hosting field trips; sharing our Newsletters with other rock clubs; and sharing information about our club at local Community events. The HGMS is located in Huntsville, Alabama, but we serve all of North Alabama. We welcome visitors of all ages (including children and youth ages 8 – 18) and members of other gem, mineral, and fossil societies!
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Did You Know? A unique two-colored diamond weighing 37.41 carats was unearthed by the Lucara Diamond Corporation in Botswana. The diamond is half pink and half colorless. Experts say it likely formed in two stages with the pink half forming first. The discovery was announced in October 2025. Source: 
December: Tanzanite-Named for Tanzania, where it was first discovered, this popular gemstone is the blue-to-violet or purple variety of the mineral zoisite. Zircon-Best known for its brilliant blue hues, zircon’s optical properties make it bright and lustrous. It also occurs in warm autumnal yellows, reds, and reddish browns, and in green hues. Turquoise-This vivid blue gemstone is a rare phosphate of copper that forms only in the Earth’s most dry and barren regions. Ancient peoples from Egypt to Mesoamerica and China treasured it. Source: 