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Welcome to the Pebble Pups – formerly Future Rockhounds of America! Do your kids want to dig in the dirt, go on hikes to find rocks and fossils, go to a mine and discover gems, or learn to smash rocks with a rock hammer? If they do, join the Pebble Pups! The only rule is that you need to accompany your child/children at all activities.
Who We Are: Kids between the ages of 8 and 18. New members are always welcome. Bring your friends!
When We Meet: 6:30p – 7:30p the 4th Thursday of the month. Next Meeting
Where We Meet: Rocket City Jewelers (RCJ) Room, Huntsville Gem and Mineral Education Center, Sandra Moon Community Complex, 7901 Bailey Cove Road SE, Huntsville. Please enter the South parking lot from Bailey Cove Road SE, then enter the building through the double glass doors.
What It Costs: Parents (or guardians) need to join the HGMS ($20/person or $25/family).
Who To Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Mike Harrison, [email protected].
Did You Know?
December: Tanzanite – Named for Tanzania, the country where it was discovered in 1967, 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: 
