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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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Photo Credits:
Header (left to right): collecting Lunar samples (NASA), blue kyanite (EARTH Magazine), colored copper pendant (HGMS – Metalsmithing)
Did You Know?
January: Garnet-The garnet group of minerals offers gems of every hue, including deep red almandine, fiery red pyrope, orange-yellow spessartine, and rare intense-green varieties of andradite, grossular, and uvarovite. Source: 