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The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a non-profit educational organization for people interested in mineralogy, geology, paleontology, lapidary arts and related fields. Our primary purpose is to educate our members and the general public in these areas. We accomplish this by presenting programs, shows and lectures (to school children and organizations); hosting field trips; and exchanging rocks, minerals and fossils. We have regular monthly meetings, and special annual events, such as a Fundraising Auction, a Picnic and Rock Swap, the largest Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show in North Alabama, and a Christmas dinner meeting. Plus, HGMS members have access to a state-of-the-art lapidary shop and to jewelry crafting activities, such as wire working and metalsmithing.
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Did You Know? May 23rd is World Turtle Day. Because of its distinctive “turtle back” pattern, chlorastrolite is often used in jewelry such as the ring shown above. Source: https://www.wikipedia.org.
May Birthstone: Emerald The most valued variety of beryl, emerald was once cherished by Spanish conquistadors, Inca kings, Moguls, and pharaohs. Today, fine emeralds come from Africa, South America, and Central Asia. Source: https://www.gia.edu.
