Cool Resources to Visit
Local
Gem & Mineral Societies
Mohave County Gemstoner’s
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club
Houston Gem and Mineral Society
Mineralogical Society of America
Rochester Lapidary Society
Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society
Sedona Gem and Mineral Club
Prescott Gem & Mineral Club
Federations
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Websites of Interest
Magazines & Articles
Bob’s Rock Shop
Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting
John Betts Fine Minerals – Articles
Rock & Gem Magazine (excellent source for showdates and locations across the U.S.)
Rock & Gem Magazine: Back Issue Article Search
Rocks & Minerals
USGS “An overview of production of Specific U.S. Gemstones”
The Hardnest Of Metals Special Thanks to Zoe
Databases
mindat.org
Mineralogy Database
For Children
Online Education Resources: Geology For Kids
Dinosaur Fossil Dating
Websites of Interest
Magazines & Articles
Bob’s Rock Shop
Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting
John Betts Fine Minerals – Articles
Rock & Gem Magazine (excellent source for showdates and locations across the U.S.)
Rock & Gem Magazine: Back Issue Article Search
Rocks & Minerals
USGS “An overview of production of Specific U.S. Gemstones”
The Hardnest Of Metals Special Thanks to Zoe
Databases
Cool Resources to Visit
Websites of Interest
Magazines & Articles
Bob’s Rock Shop
Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting
John Betts Fine Minerals – Articles
Rock & Gem Magazine (excellent source for showdates and locations across the U.S.)
Rock & Gem Magazine: Back Issue Article Search
Rocks & Minerals
USGS “An overview of production of Specific U.S. Gemstones”
The Hardnest Of Metals Special Thanks to Zoe