This group is all about minerals, how to identify them, geology and the locations they can be found. Topics are decided on by the group leader and the members. The group meets every second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, at the Clubhouse with current club members. Charles Creekmur leads the group. If you are interested in learning more about minerals, get your name on the email list for this group by contacting Charles Creekmur - calcite65@gmail.com
Feel free to bring gem and mineral samples you have questions about. Bring a sample you have identified and share how you identified it with the group.
You can find out a little bit more about Charles in the October 2019 issue of Rock-n-Rose Newsletter.
Click here to learn about Charles outstanding collection on his mindat page.
Charles recommends these links for research and general curiosity about minerals:
https://www.handbookofmineralogy.com
https://athena.unige.ch/athena/mineral/mineral.html
Due to Covid19 there will be no Mineralogy Group Meetings until at least Feb. 2021.
For more information, please contact:
Mineralogy Group Chairman - Charles Creekmur - contact form
Charles has provided a very special Fluorites Program!!
Page updated 12/06/2020
Charles & Julia checking out a fluorescent mineral specimen.
Photos taken by Charles Creekmur, Kinney Polve & Margaret Kilanski
Charles led a discussion on fluorescent minerals at the Feb. 11, 2020 meeting, explaining both short and long wave interactions.
Enjoy some self-collected New Mexico specimens from
Charles Creekmur - Join us at our January 4, 2021 members meeting to learn more about these treasures ...