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Table Of Contents

Officers/Committees 2

President’s Message 2-3

Meeting Minutes 4

Future Rockhounds of

America Junior Program 5

Dr. Carleton Moore 6

1st Annual Pinal Gem &

Mineral Show 7-9

Minerals of AZ Symposium 10

March Meeting 11-

12

April Program 13

Raffles & Silent Auctions 14

AZ Mineral Minions 15

Anthem Mineral Show 16

1st Spring Gilbert Sale 17

HB 2496 Wulfenite 18

Arizona Mineral Collector 19

Mineral of the Month 20-

21

FMF & ESM and RMFMS &

AFMS Corners

22-

23

MSA Mineral Collection

and University of Arizona 24

MSA Field Trips 25-

31

Coalition Field Trip 32

In The Spotlight 33

In Memorium 34

Shows, 2016 MSA Meeting Schedule & Membership

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The Rockhound Record MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ARIZONA

Volume 75, No. 4 April 2016

web: msaaz.org email: [email protected]

BOURNONITE, siderite, 3.3cm, Hermina Mine, Julcani District, Angaraes Province,

Huancavelica, Peru; Jim & Gail Spann Collection, © Jeff Scovil Photo.

The Rockhound Record, Volume 75, No. 4, April, 2016

President: Chris Whitney-Smith

[email protected] (602) 405-1502

Vice President: Joseph Philpott Jr.


Secretary: Dawn Boushelle


Treasurer: Lynne Dyer


Editor: Chris Whitney-Smith


Webmaster: Ron Ginn


Field Trip Chair: Joseph Philpott Jr.


Field Trip Co-Chair: Don Boushelle


Membership Chair: Ron Ginn


Refreshments/Co-Social Coord: Maria Nichols


Co-Social Coordinator: Joyce Hendrix


Mineral Curator: Chris Whitney-Smith


Junior/FRA Chair: Nathan Scholten


AZ State Fair Chair: Nathan Scholten


Coalition Field Trips: Betty Deming


Print Newsletter Distribution: David Lay


Hospitality/Door Prizes: Bob Holm


Statutory Agent: Terry Dyer


Board Governors

Term Expires (2018)

Don Boushelle

Terry Dyer

Term Expires (2017)

Mike Williams

Nathan Scholten

Term Expires (2016)

Bob Holm

David Lay

Past President

Dr. Raymond Grant

President’s Message

Welcome Spring and all of the wonderful field trips to

be had. MSA Field Trips to Planet, BBC, and Four

Peaks Mines and Aquarius Mountains were EPIC jour-

neys where all discovered treasured memories and actu-

al treasure. MSA Field Trip to Utah will be next Epic

out of state Adventure May 13-16, so don’t miss out!

Dr. Raymond Grant presented to a packed house for

March meeting on “Gems and Minerals of Arizona.”

Thank you Ray for helping everyone understand the

geologic processes from Pacific Plate subducting under

North America and creating conditions that created the

rocks & minerals we enjoy collecting in Arizona.

APRIL 14th PROGRAM: “Death Valley” will be

presented by Mr. Stan Celestian. Stan’s programs are always lively and FUN! He

received his BS in Geology from SUNY at Oswego and a MS in Geology/Education

from Northern Arizona University. He taught Geology, Astronomy, Physics and

Physical Science at Glendale Community College from 1976 to 2006 when he re-

tired. He currently teaches Geology part-time at Arizona State University West

Campus.

UPDATE: MARK YOUR CALENDARS: May 12th Meeting will be presented by

Mr. Phil Richardson on “Utah Field Collecting.” Phil is Chairman of our sister or-

ganization Flagg Mineral Foundation and Phil will also be facilitating May meeting

in absence of President, VP, and Secretary. Thank you Phil for your awesome ser-

vices to MSA!

Juniors Program : Future Rockhounds of America: Junior members, please

arrive no later than 6:35PM for Junior Program before General meeting. Junior

Raffles prizes will be awarded after Junior program. Junior Program is

(6:45-7:15PM). Program lead by MSA-FRA Chairman Dr. Nathan Scholten.

To volunteer to bring Refreshments for next meeting, please contact Maria

“Helen” Nichols at (480) 636-1251 or [email protected].

WELCOME NEW MSA LEGACY LIFE MEMBER!

MR. JIM SIMPSON - Wayne, PA

Thank you for showing your commitment to our founder Mr. Arthur L.

Flagg’s mission to promote interests and education in Earth Science and

supporting Mineralogical Society of Arizona for a lifetime and beyond!

BIG MSA THANK YOU to following who joined me in making donations to MSA

since previous MSA meeting:

Dr. Kerry Cooper Three flats of Minerals

Mr. Joseph Philpott Jr. J.C. Holmes Vanadinite

Dr. Nathan Scholten Seahorse Carving

Mr. Bob Jones Rock & Gem Magazines

Mr. Dana Slaughter Several Flats of Minerals

Dr. Raymond Grant Mining Periodical

2016 Committee Members

mailto:[email protected]

https://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/b/[email protected]












President’s Message - continued

QUALITY MINERAL DONATIONS WITH LABELS NEED-

ED: Please see Chris Whitney-Smith. Mineralogical Society of

Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and will gratefully

acknowledge your significant In-Kind Donation with a TAX Deduc-

tion Letter. All individuals making In-Kind donations to our non-

profit organization may claim a tax deduction based on the fair

resale value of the items donated. It is the contributor’s responsibil-

ity to determine this value. Your contribution to Mineralogical So-

ciety of Arizona is fully deductible for tax purposes to the extent

allowed by the current tax laws. If you have any further questions,

please consult your tax advisor. Thank you again for supporting

Mineralogical Society of Arizona!

MSA TABLE OF FREE AWESOMENESS: Several flats of rock

& mineral specimens from recent adventures will be available for

MSA membership for Free. Based on available quantities and first

come first serve basis, members are requested to pick one item and

allow all members who are interested a chance to take home a little

treasure. No hoarding allowed. This is a generous and fun practice

to build collections & offer members who weren’t able to join a

field trip an opportunity to select a specimen from recent excur-

sions.

WEARING MSA NAME BADGES PAYS OFF!! MSA mem-

bers wearing their MSA Name Badges to general meetings will be

issued a special raffle ticket and be eligible to participate in raffle to

play Prize Drop game with opportunity to win one of four prizes! If

you don’t have an MSA Name Badge, see Membership Chair,

Mr. Ron Ginn at meetings or email Ron at

[email protected]. MSA Name badges are $7.50. It’s not

just about winning prizes, it’s fellowship and getting to know other

MSA members.

2016 MSA SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

MONTH/DAY ROOM SPEAKER / PROGRAM

April 14 Serra MR. STAN CELESTIAN

”Death Valley”

May 12 Serra MR. PHIL RICHARDSON

“Utah Field Collecting”

June 9 Serra DR. WILLWILKINSON

“Freeport McMoRan Mineral

Collection History”

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO MSA FAMILY TREE:

Susan Allen

Kirk Bateman

Bryce Bateman

Jennifer Cambell

Jason Campbell

Elyse Campbell

Georgialee Faigerbaum

Jesse Galvin

Julia Galvin

William Galvin

Stacy Garcia

CJ Garcia

Lexi Garcia

Elli Garcia

MJ Garcia

Maggie Lyons

Jacque Patrick

Carson Rowley

Rebecca Straton

Jennifer Bridges

Sean Bridges

Connor Bridges

Logan Bridges

Doug Robbins

Kelly Charleston

Membership Dues Payment Method Update:

Existing members can renew and New members can Join Us via

PayPal from MSA website under MSA CLUB tab.

Thank you Mr. Ron Ginn for helping set-up this convenient and

easy way to pay dues and much more.

Minerals of Arizona Symposium this Friday, Saturday & Sun-

day! MSA Members get registration discount.

MSA Field Trip to Omega Mine April 16th CANCELLED due

to road closure.

Thank you and Cheers!

Chris Whitney-Smith



March 10, 2016 Mineralogical Society of Arizona General Meeting Minutes.

By Dawn Boushelle, Secretary

The meeting was called to order by MSA President Chris Whitney-Smith at 7:32 PM at the Franciscan Renewal Center. All stood and

recited Pledge of Allegiance.

Opening Announcements:

Visitors introduced themselves and were welcomed.

Many new members were recognized.

Legacy life members were presented their badges: Gene and Large Groves, Gary Weyandt and William Warren.

Membership Renewals are due, Ron Ginn reminded everyone to renew and mention tien that credit/debit cards can now be used.

Refreshment donors were thanked.

Chris introduced the evening's speaker: Dr. Ray Grant, a founder of the Pinal museum, author, and past MSA Presidents.

Ray announced the Pinal show happening this weekend then gave a great talk about the geology of Arizona.

Chris presented Ray with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Pinal museum and Anthem show this weekend

Nathan lead the Juniors program, the subject of micro minerals

The weekend of April 15th, at the Quality Inn off Elliott road, the Minerals of Arizona symposium. Tailgating Friday night is free. Phil

Richardson encouraged everyone to come out.

Chris talked about the silent auction items and donors.

Chris also talked about the Tucson Flandreau museum and the MSA minerals on loan there.

Even Jones was featured in Tucson at the Westward Look show this year.

Chris show pictures of the competitive exhibits from the Tucson show, all the Juniors thumbnails, Chris and Joeys entries, and the many

other displays.

Mineral of the month this month Huelandite, next month Bournonite.

Joey talked about the upcoming field trips:

Planet mine trip is in March, this is an overnighter for those wanting to camp Fri. Or Sat, there are also hotels in Parker. We will meet at the

turn off in Bouse Sat. morning. Dawn and Don will lead everyone back to the mine Sat. High clearance vehicle recommended

Also in March we will hold to the Aquarius mnts. Meet at turn off on Signal road. High clearance vehicle required.

In April, 4 peaks, Joey is working with the mine owner for access. Planning to be at the mine by noon, this should allow for the long hike.

Omega mine date might change.

Joey went over the schedule for the rest of the year.

Chris held the name badge drawing Plinko drop.

Closing Comments:

Chris went over the silent auction items.

Door prizes drawings were held.

Meeting adjourned at 9:13pm

Silent auction was held and refreshments were served.


Future Rockhounds of America - Calling All Juniors! Dr. Nathan Scholten, MSA Junior/FRA Chair

Dear Future Rockhounds of America,

Holy cow Batman! Another great turn out. We are getting so many youths that I am going to ask the President for some big-

ger space. It was standing room only ( literally we had no chairs to sit in, and I'm too old to kneel on the floor ). I think that

everyone brought in a specimen to look at under the scope, even a few adults were there too. I know I said that I was going to

award a macro lens adapter to the best specimen brought in. However, I have changed my mind. I am going to give one to

every youth that was there last night. The reason for this is that I want you to have fun exploring the natural world. Almost

every one has a smart phone or iPod with a camera. Now you will have a portable microscope to carry with you.

I have spent the better part of my life looking thru microscopes at organic specimens and have been fascinated by the microscopic living world.

Recently, however, I have become interested in micro mineral specimens. I have found that same fascination peering at mineral specimens.

So...why am I telling you this. I am hoping that you will look at micro specimens in a whole new way.

Technology has paved the way for a revolution in micro mineral display. Now you can reasonably afford to take digital photos of your specimens.

Load them into a digital picture frame, and have an ongoing slide show of some of the most fantastic minerals you can find. For decades Rock-

hounds have been hitting the same sites looking for thumbnail or larger specimens, and picked them over pretty well. All the while ignoring the

ugly rocks with no visible crystals. Well those ugly rocks with the little vugs hold some of the most amazing mineral formations on earth.

As we learned last month Arizona has over 900 mineral varieties of the 4000 plus currently known. Out of those 4000 only 300 or so produce crys-

tals of significant size for display. So why settle for 300 when you can have 4000!

Would you think twice about this ugly rock?

Mineralogical Society of Arizona in association with American Federation of

Mineralogical Societies, is pleased to introduce Future Rockhounds of America

Badge Program for Junior Members age 10 to 17 years.

Please contact us at email: [email protected].

MISSION STATEMENT

Future Rockhounds of America is a nationwide nonprofit program within the

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies that develops and delivers

quality youth activities in the earth sciences and lapidary arts in a fun, family

environment. Our underlying goals are to foster science literacy and arts edu-

cation through structured activities that are engaging and challenging and by

which kids—and the adults who mentor them—learn while having fun. © Nathan Scholten Photos.

Well if you broke it

open you could find this

perfect Wulfenite with

Apophyllite specimen.

What did I use to get

this photo? My iPhone,

some natural light, and

the same macro lens

adapter I will give to

each of you.

Or how about this bubbly

goodness? It was on the

Table of Free Awesomeness.

All alone and unwanted because he

looked like this to the naked eye.

Next Month we will start the Earth Resources Badge in the

FRA manual.

Until then.....Fortis Venatione Nos.


Dr. Carleton Moore and ASU Center for Meteorite Studies. Article & photo courtesy of ASU archives

Honorary MSA Life Member

and Father of ASU Center for

Meteorite Studies Dr. Carleton

Moore preparing fragments of

Mercury, Mars, The Moon and

Vesta asteroid and several

meteorites for “Touch Outer

Space event at 1st Annual

Pinal Gem and Mineral Show

co-sponsored by Mineralogi-

cal Society of Arizona.

© Chris Whitney-Smith photo.


Touch Outer Space at 1st Annual Pinal Gem and Mineral Show, Coolidge, AZ March 12, 2016; Micro Photos © Dr. Nathan Scholten, Other Photos © Chris Whitney-Smith.

Meteorites from Arizona, Texas and Mexico on loan from ASU Center for Meteorite Studies

accompanied with expert analysis by Dr. Carleton Moore.

MERCURY MARS

THE MOON

VESTA Asteroid

Honorary MSA Life Member Dr. Carleton Moore having fun brining fragments

of Mercury, Mars, The Moon and Vesta asteroid for “Touch Outer Space event at

1st Annual Pinal Gem and Mineral Show hosted by Pinal Geology and Mineral

Museum, Pinal Gem and Mineral Society and The Artesian Village of Coolidge,

co-sponsored by Mineralogical Society of Arizona.

Dr. Nathan Scholten and son Harrison Scholten

taking micro images of these planetary fragments.


1st Annual Pinal Gem and Mineral Show - Continued. © Chris Whitney-Smith Photos.

Dr. Ray Grant greeting visitors. MSA VP and Field Trip Chair Joseph Philpott Jr. with unnamed Allosaurus…

one of them bit off more than it can chew?!

MSA Members and Mineral Dealers at 1st Annual Pinal Gem & Mineral Show. MSA co-sponsored show and it was great to see so many

MSA, FMF, ESM and other familiar faces out in beautiful Coolidge, Arizona. Left-Right; Joseph Philpott Jr, Joe Philpott & Mike Brown.

Mineral & Jewelry Dealers with a little something for everyone.

Thank you all for your participation at the 1st Annual Pinal Show!!


1st Annual Pinal Gem and Mineral Show - Continued. © Chris Whitney-Smith Photos.

MSA Life Member Lynne and Member Terry Dyer with their traveling Geology Booth. Lynne & Terry volunteer their time with scouts and educa-

tion and outreach programs for children of all ages in Arizona. Lynne “The Rock Talker” and Terry can speak to all facets of the mineral world.

Thank you Lynne & Terry for all the great work you do on your own steam for Earth Science and the hobby!!!


Minerals of Arizona 24th Annual Symposium Sponsored by Flagg Mineral Foundation; Friday-Sunday, April 15th, 16th and 17th, 2016.

Friday, April 15th (Symposium 2 to 4 PM):

2 PM: Welcome by Ron Gibbs, Trading/Give Away Session, micro-minerals with microscopes available or bring your own. Please bring

minerals to share, trade and/or brag about.

4 PM: Program “What’s New in Arizona Minerals,” Ron Gibbs and Ray Grant.

5-10PM: Mineral Sale (Open to Public). Dealers selling from rooms around pool area.

Saturday, April 16th (Symposium 9AM to 4PM):

8:00 - 8:45 - Coffee Hour

8:45 – 9:00 - Welcoming Remarks and Introductions

9:00 – 9:40– Arizona Fluorite Locations – Barbara Muntyan

9:40 – 10:20 - The Moss Mine an Arizona Original - Anna Domitrovic

10:20 – 10:50 - Break

10:50 – 11:30 - Arizona Quartz - Les Presmyk

11:30 – 12:10 – Formation of Quartz Scepters – Richard Zimmerman

12:10 – 1:30 - Lunch

1:30 – 2:10 – Unique Occurrences of native Lead in Arizona – Brian Beck

2:10 – 2:50 – Miarolitic Pegmatites of Southern Nevada – Steve Scott

2:50 – 3:20 - Break

3:20 – 4:00 – Formation of Stichtite - Erik Melchiorre

4:00 – 4:20 - Photographs from Richard Bideaux’s Collection – Phil Richardson

4:30 – 6:00 - Happy hour, visit dealers

6:00 Buffet and evening speaker and an auction of donated items

Sunday, April 17th (Symposium 9 to 11 AM): Portable XRF demonstration analyzing gold and other minerals for their chemistry, Participants

can bring unknown samples to be analyzed for $5/specimen for FMF & MSA members with a limit one XRF analysis at a time to keep the num-

ber of analyses to a reasonable level. Trading or selling by individuals also. Mineral Sale (Open to Public) with Dealers selling from rooms

around pool area.

Registration: The registration fee ($45) includes: Saturday breakfast, coffee breaks, Saturday lunch, and Symposium Proceedings.

The Dinner on Saturday night is an additional $20. ** (Foundation and MSA members pay $40.00 registration fee.) **

Location: Quality Inn Airport Center (formerly Clarion) at 5121 E. La Puente Ave. (NW corner of Elliot Rd. and I-10) in Phoenix.

Quality Inn rooms include breakfast, happy hour and a light evening meal (salad bar and one hot item).

Quality Inn telephone number is (480) 893-3900.

Directions: Take Interstate 10 N or S to Elliot Road exit. Go west on Elliot Road to the first light (a short block), turn north on 51st Street to

La Puente Ave. turn right into Quality Inn. Go to flaggmineralfoundation.org for the latest information.


March 10, 2016 MSA Meeting: “Gems and Minerals of Arizona.” © Chris Whitney-Smith & © Ray Grant Photos.

Dr. Grant with MSA Certificate of Appreci-

ation. Thank you, Ray for being an awe-

some part of our organization and hobby.

Dr. Ray Grant’s program asked question; why does Arizona have so many

mines and prospects (over 10,000), different minerals (about 920), and gem-

stones (millions of dollars worth)?

Three major periods of ore deposition in Arizona

1. Precambrian (about 1.7 to 1.8 billion years ago)

2. Laramide (from 70 to 50 million years ago)

3. Mid-Tertiary (from 30 to 15 million years ago)

Arizona Precambrian Deposits

* Ocean floor sulfides form ore bodies known as vol-

canogenic massive sulfide deposits

* These deposits formed in the Precambrian (about 1.7

billion years ago)

Arizona Precambrian Deposits

Mr. Phil Richardson with prizes for being a runner-up

for 2015 MSA Rockhound of the Year. Thank you

Phil for all you do for our hobby and MSA.


March 10th MSA Meeting: FRA Junior Program & Membership © Chris Whitney-Smith.

FRA/MSA Chair Dr. Nathan Scholten leading Junior education program on micro minerals.

Thank you Nathan for the tremendous work you are doing for Juniors!

Mr. Hospitality Bob Holm passing out free mineral gifts to all juniors. Membership Chair Mr. Ron Ginn helping existing and new

members renew and join MSA. Ron added PayPal feature on MSA website to make paying dues easier.


Page April 14, 2016 Program: “Death Valley.” Presented by Professor Stan Celestian.

Our April program speaker is Professor Stan Celestian about Death Valley. His program provides a

brief introduction to only a few of the many amazing sites of Geological interest within the area that

became a National Park on October 31, 1994. Topics included in the talk include (from north to

south) Crankshaft Junction, Sulfur Mine, Eureka Dunes, Ubehebe Crater, Titus Canyon, Tea Kettle

Junction, Racetrack Playa, Mesquite Dunes, Mosaic Canyon, Mushroom Rock, Ventifact Ridge, Dev-

il's Golf Course, Charcoal Kilns, and Bad Water.

Stan has presented numerous programs for and is a long-time member of MSA. Stan received a BS in

Geology from SUNY at Oswego and a MS in Geology/Education from Northern Arizona University.

He taught Geology, Astronomy, Physics and Physical Science at Glendale Community College from

1976 to 2006 when he retired. He currently teaches Geology part-time at Arizona State University

West Campus. Stan also enjoys photography, woodworking, visiting geologically interesting areas,

and an occasional round of golf. He is accompanied in his journey through life by his charming wife

Susan.

The Racetrack Playa of Death Valley; © Stan Celestian photo.

Stan Celestian collecting a rock

in Death Valley;

© Susan Celestian photo.

Sand Dunes of Death Valley; © Stan Celestian photo. Mountains of Death Valley; © Stan Celestian photo.

Volcanic formations of Death Valley;

© Stan Celestian photo.


April 14, 2016 Meeting: Auction & Raffle Items. © Chris Whitney-Smith photos.

WITHERITE (fluorescent), Seahorse;

Carving and Donation by Dr. Nathan Scholten.

GYPSUM; Dr. Kerry Cooper Donation.

MALACHITE; Dr. Kerry Cooper Donation. FLOURITE; Dawn & Don Boushelle Donation.


Arizona Mineral Minions & Mineral Enthusiasts of Tucson Area By © Chris Whitney-Smith and Photos.

Arizona Mineral Minions (Minions) and Mineral Enthusiasts of Tucson Area (META) held a joint meeting at Bob & Carol Jones home with co-hosts Evan Jones, Les Presmyk and

Barb Muntyan on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Bob’s friend Brett Keller, Mineral Wines of

Calaveras County, California poured wines during meeting and all in attendance had oppor-tunity to take home several bottles of these fine wines with beautiful mineral labels and a

gift mineral wine glass. http://www.mineral-wines.com/our_story

Bob Jones presented a program on History of Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® and the people who helped the show flourish. MSA founder, Mr. Arthur L. Flagg and MSA encour-

aged growth of Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® and we are fortunate to have the largest

gem and mineral show on earth in Arizona.

Bob donated a batch of Rock & Gem magazines to MSA that I am pleased to pass out to

MSA Volunteers and Members throughout the year.

Fellow Minion Dr. Kerry Cooper donated three flats of very nice minerals to MSA for use in auctions, prize drop MSA Name Badge raffle and as awards for MSA Rockhound of the

Year. Go Minions!!!

Barb Muntyan & Les Presmyk Collections. Evan Jones Collection.

AZURITE & MALACHITE,

Morenci Mine, Morenci, Greenlee

County, Arizona, USA;

Barb Muntyan Collection.

FLUORITE on QUARTZ after Calcite,

La Fluorita Dulcita Claim, Cochise County,

Arizona, USA; Les Presmyk Collection.

BARITE on AZURITE, 4100 Level,

NW Extension, Morenci Mine, Morenci,

Greenlee County, Arizona, USA;

Evan Jones Collection.


2016 3rd Annual Anthem Gem & Mineral Show. © Chris Whitney-Smith Photos.

Gallery TCR Kevin Krichbaum booth at Anthem Show. Stan & Sue Celestian Barking Gecko Booth at Anthem Show.

Congratulations Daisy Mountain Rock & Mineral Club on another great

gem & Mineral Show!!


1st Annual Spring Gilbert Mineral Sale, Gilbert, AZ. May 7, 2016

Exclusive invitation for members of Mineralogical Society of Arizona, Flagg Mineral Foundation, Earth Science Museum, Mineral Enthusiasts of Tucson Area, Arizona Mineral Minions and all who appreciate fine minerals. This intimate venue is an opportunity for collectors to see Arizona dealers’ newest acquisitions. WHEN:

Saturday, May 7, 2016 10:00AM - 3:00PM WHERE:

Gilbert Historical Society Museum 10 S Gilbert Rd Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Southwest corner of Gilbert and Elliott Roads)

PARKING:

Parking is available at Gilbert Elementary School West parking lot off (Gilbert and Elliott Roads) intersection. Take 2nd driveway on Elliott Road, NOT the 1st driveway.

COST:

Free Admission SALE DETAILS:

Snacks, sodas, water and lunch fixings provided for those attending. For anyone who would like more variety, there are a number of restaurants just 3 blocks North on Gilbert Road in Old Town Gilbert including; Barrio Queen, Liberty Market, Postinos, Oregano’s, So-Cal Fish Tacos, Joe's Real BBQ, Zinburger, LoLo’s Chicken and Waffles, Joy-Ride Mexican Food, Bergies (coffee shop) and others. FEATURING (8) MINERAL DEALERS:

De Natura Les & Paula Presmyk Unique Minerals Evan Jones IC Minerals Isaias Casanova Mineral Zone Marcus Origlieri B & L Minerals Bob & Lisa Williamson Canyon Colors Mark Candee Mexican Minerals Brendan O’Connor & Fabian Liera Lucky Muckers Joseph Philpott Jr.

SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Les & Paula, Evan, Isaias, Marcus, Bob & Lisa, Mark, Brendan & Fabian and Joseph Philpott Jr.


Support HB 2496 to Make Wulfenite State Mineral of Arizona. © Chris Whitney-Smith photos.

Please support HB 2496 to have wulfenite become the state mineral. Arizona has a proud heritage of supporting the mining industry, its

mine owners and miners. Wulfenite is a vibrantly colored lead mineral which has been collected in many Arizona mines since Territorial

days. If you can believe it, Copper was officially made the state metal of Arizona in 2015 and now in 2016, we have an opportunity to

move forward HB 2496 to make wulfenite the state mineral.

Our MSA logo has (3) Wulfenite crystals and it is only fitting, MSA & friends champion HB 2496 and if passed and signed into law would

make wulfenite the Arizona state mineral.

Visitors to 2016 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® were greeted by an incredible Wulfenite exhibit, filled with some of the finest Wulfenite

Arizona or Earth has to offer. Kudos to Frank Sousa, Alex Schauss, Les Presmyk, Evan Jones and others for making this case possible.

Arizona Mineral Minions and

Mineralogical Society of Arizona

support WULFENITE for

Arizona State Mineral.

Arizona Mineral Minions meeting at

Dr. Kerry Cooper home, March 2016.

Chris Whitney-Smith, Dr. Will Wilkinson, Pam

Wilkinson, Marc Fleischer, Les Presmyk, Ka-

ren Hruby, Evan Jones, Phil Richardson, Mike

Fleeman, Dr. Kerry Cooper, Bob Jones, Barb

Muntyan, and Mark Hay.

© Melissa Palermo &

Chris Whitney-Smith photo.

Arizona Mineral Collector – Number187 Dr. Raymond Grant


If you were at my talk at the March meeting you heard about Maricopa County be-

ing in the part of Arizona with fewer ore deposits. In this column I have two unusu-

al mineral occurrences in Maricopa County. I have not been to these and they may

not have good specimen potential, but I have always wondered about them. They

are localities for celestine (I still like celestite, the older name, and will use it with

the quotes from the references.) and strontianite that are strontium sulfate and stron-

tium carbonate. The strontianite seems to be a minor component of these deposits.

The first locality is given as a large deposit of celestite in the Vulture Mountains

about 15 miles south of Aguila at T.6N., R.7W., sec. 20, NW1/4. The celestite oc-

curs “in a low rugged range made up of a series of volcanic rocks of both siliceous and basaltic types, several thousand feet thick. The cen-

tral part of the series, which is dominantly a shaly tuff, contains layers of celestite.” There are outcrops described with bedded buff celestite

rock, celestite lenses and nodules.

The second deposit is about 15 miles south of Gila Bend and about 3 miles east of Black Rock siding. I see Black Rock siding on the topo-

graphic map and this location is in the very northern part of Barry Goldwater Range so it may be off limits. The deposit sounds similar to

the Aguila celestite. “The deposits lie on the northwest side of a low range that rises from the plain on which Gila Bend is built. They occur

in a series of tuffs from which the pediment of the mountain is carved and upon which rest the basaltic lavas that form the mountains. The

celestite occurs with gypsum, sandstone, and conglomerate. The main bed is 2 to 3 feet thick and can be traced for 750 feet.” The reference

is Moore, B. N. (1936) Celestite and strontianite, in Mineral resources of the region around Boulder Dam. U.S. Geol. Surv. Bull. 871:151-

154.


Mineral of the Month - BOURNONITE Dr. Raymond Grant

Members are invited to bring one sample from their collection

of the mineral of the month and give a brief story about where

they collected it or something about the specimen.

***Unknown minerals for identification can still be brought

to the meetings***

Mineral of the Month for April is bournonite, lead copper anti-

mony sulfide, PbCuSbS3. It can vary in color from steel-gray to

iron-black and have a dull to brilliant luster. This makes it look

like many other sulfides and sulfosalts and very difficult to iden-

tify especially if massive. Crystals, when present, are probably

the best way to identify it. It is orthorhombic, often flattened

crystals, and commonly twins as crosses and cogwheels

Mindat.org has six localities for bournonite in Arizona while the

Mineralogy of Arizona has four localities, but there is confusion

about one locality the Busterville Mine that is in different loca-

tions in the two references. William Blake had the first descrip-

tion of Bournonite from Arizona in 1890 and this may be the

first recorded occurrence in the United States. Here is a quote

from Blake: “Occurs in well-formed characteristic brilliant crys-

tals at Murray’s claim, Big Bug, Yavapai County, but sparingly,

only two good specimens having been obtained by me when the

claim was being worked.” Later references refer to this locality

as the Boggs Mine. One locality of interest is on Mindat.org,

but not in the Mineralogy. It is Mormon Mining company

claims north of Bowman’s Camp in McFarlane Gulch near Sun-

flower in Maricopa County. Ransome described this in 1915

where he saw a short tunnel, a caved shaft, a small arrastre, and

piles of roasted ore.

BOURNONITE, 6.2cm , Georg Mine, Horhausen, Sieg-

erland, Germany; N Stoetzel Collection, © Jeff Scovil Photo.

BOURNONITE, barite, quartz, 3.2 cm, Baia Sprie, Maramures, Romania;

F & B Cureton Collection, © Jeff Scovil Photo.

BOURNONITE crystal drawing from Goldschmidt’s atlas

of bournonite crystal drawings; provided by Dr. Ray Grant.

BOURNONITE, fluorite, quartz, 5.5cm, Yaogangxian Mine,

Yaogangxian, Yizhang, Hunan,

China; Steve Smale Collection,

© Jeff Scovil Photo.

BOURNONITE, 2.6cm, Yaogang- xian Mine, Yaogangxian, Yizhang,

Hunan, China; Alex Schauss Collec-

tion, © Jeff Scovil Photo.


Mineral of the Month - BOURNONITE - Continued.

BOURNONITE, pyrite, 8cm, Noche Buena Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico;

BOURNONITE crystal drawing from Goldschmidt’s atlas of bournonite crystal drawings;

provided by Dr. Ray Grant.

BOURNONITE, boulangerite, quartz, 3.9cm, Yaogangxian Mine, Yaogan-

xian, Yizhang, Hunan, China; Ken Roberts Collection, © Jeff Scovil Photo.

BOURNONITE, quartz, 3cm, Yaogangxian Mine, Yaogangxian, Yizhang, Hunan, China; Wendell Wilson Collection,

© Jeff Scovil Photo.

BOURNONITE, pyrite, quartz, Boggs Mine, Big Bug District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA, Ray Grant

TN Collection, Ex. Floyd Getsinger Collection;

© Ray Grant Photo.


Flagg Mineral Foundation & Earth Science Museum Corner

Flagg Mineral Foundation Corner

FlaggMineralFoundation.org

Minerals of Arizona 24th Annual Symposium

Sponsored by Flagg Mineral Foundation;

Friday-Sunday, April 15th, 16th and 17th, 2016.

Flagg Mineral Foundation will reveal new FMF LOGO and

present a mineral award to Logo Designer an MSA & FMF

member at Minerals of Arizona Symposium!!!

Learn More at: flaggmineralfoundation.org

Earth Science Museum Corner

EarthScienceMuseum.org

Mission

Our Mission is to excite and inspire all genera-

tions about earth sciences through educational

outreach.

Vision

We envision a community where students and the general public

have curiosity about, passion for, and understanding of the under-

lying principles of earth sciences.

BECOME A MEMBER!

Join the Earth Science Museum’s

ESM Earth Science Investigation Team Membership

Membership Levels:

_____ ESI Family $20

_____ ESI Individual $10

Membership Benefits:

Monthly e-newsletter Earthquake

Official team membership card

Knowledge that your contribution is making a difference in earth

science education.

For more information about the ESM, how to become a member or

how to arrange for a school visit or Community function, go to:

www.earthsciencemuseum.org. © Chris Whitney-Smith Photos.

Doug Duffy and Shirley Cote of ESM with Allosaurus at 1st Annual Pinal Gem & Mineral Show, Coolidge, Arizona;

© Chris Whitney-Smith Photo.

Above: Fluorescent Display and Below: Almandine from

Aquarius Mountains, both on loan from FMF at

Pinal Gem & Mineral Museum, Coolidge, Arizona.


Rocky Mountain Federation and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Corner

Rocky Mountain Federation of

Mineralogical Societies

RMFMS.org

The purpose of the Rocky Mountain Federation is to bring a

closer association of all clubs in the Society, and to promote the

study of earth sciences, including the lapidary arts, the study of fos-

sils and paleontology, and related crafts.

The RMFMS was organized in 1941, and held its first annual

convention at the Argonaut Hotel in Denver, Colorado. There

were 16 organizations in attendance. The RMFMS became one of

the original four founders of the American Federation of Mineralog-

ical Societies when it was organized in 1947.

The Rocky Mountain Federation has clubs in these states:

Arizona (16), Arkansas (1), Colorado (20), Kansas (7), Nebraska

(western portion of state) (1), New Mexico (7), Nevada (1), North

Dakota (western portion of state)(1), Oklahoma (10), South Dakota

(western portion of state) (1), Texas (1), Utah (7) and Wyoming (6).

2016 RMFMS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

PUBLIC LANDS ADVISORY (PLAC)

Arizona:

Dr. Alex Schauss

1040 E. 4th St.

University of Arizona, Gould-Simpson Bldg, Room 208,

Tucson, AZ 85721-0077

[email protected]

STATE DIRECTOR

Arizona/Nevada:

Russ Stewart

1300 N. Matterhorn Rd.

Payson, A Z 85541

[email protected]

American Federation of

Mineralogical Societies AMFED.org

Purpose of the AFMS: To promote popular interest and educa-

tion in the various Earth Sciences, and in particular the subjects of

Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Lapidary and other related

subjects, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the

work and efforts of all persons and groups interested therein; to

sponsor and encourage the formation and international develop-

ment of Societies and Regional Federations and by and through

such means to strive toward greater international good will and

fellowship.

National Rockhound & Lapidary Hall of Fame News

By Steve Weinberger, HOF Chair

The National Rockhound and Lapidary Hall of Fame was established by

June Culp Zeitner in 1987 to recognize individuals who have made out-

standing contributions in their fields over many years, and have further

advanced the ideals of the hobby. The complete list can be seen on our

website <rockhoundandlapidaryhalloffame.org>. The NR&LHoF is cur-

rently located in the Pioneer Auto Museum in Murdo, S.D.

In order to be inducted, an individual must be nominated by someone who

summarizes the person’s talents and contributions. These names are then

presented to the Board of Consultants for their approval.

The website has a nomination form which can be used, and additional

information may certainly be included.

Please send all nominations to the address listed on the form, and be sure to

list contact information for the individual nominated as well as your own.

There are five categories in which people can be nominated: Minerals,

Education, Lapidary, Fossils and Tribute (deceased.)

There were four inductees for 2015 and congratulations go to the follow-

ing:

Minerals James Hurlbut (Colorado)

Education Steven Wade Veatch (Colorado)

Lapidary Jerry Call (North Carolina)

Tribute A. Worth Hobby, M.D. (Georgia)

Mineralogical Society of Arizona members in good standing are members by affiliation of both Rocky Mountain Federation of Miner-

alogical Societies and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. RMFMS & AFMS websites are terrific educational resources to

stay current on what's happening in our awesome hobby. Thank you for your membership and please enjoy all the benefits, privileges

and opportunities membership in these Societies offers.


MSA and FMF Mineral Collections at UofA Mineral Museum Chris Whitney-Smith, Curator MSA Collection

When in Tucson, plan to visit University of Arizona Mineral Museum to view Mineralogical Society of Arizona (MSA),

Flagg Mineral Foundation (FMF) and several suites of other fine mineral collections.

UA Mineral Museum is located within Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85721.

www.flandrau.org.

MSA and FMF Members have FREE admission to UA Mineral Museum while MSA & FMF Mineral Collections are on exhibit;

just show your MSA & FMF Membership Card.

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Wednesday: 10am - 3pm

Thursday-Friday: 10am - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm

Parking:

Convenient parking available at the Cherry Avenue Garage for a small fee. Free street & surface parking is available on weekends

(game days excluded).

http://www.uamineralmuseum.org/ http://www.mineralogicalsocietyarizona.org/ http://flaggmineralfoundation.org/

Azurite and Malachite, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona; MSA Collection, Jeff Scovil photos, Chris Whitney-Smith photo top center.

MSA signs 10 year loan agreement with UA Mineral Museum

good through November 30, 2024.

Visit UAMM and check out the many terrific

collections on exhibit.

http://www.flandrau.org


MSA MARCH FIELD TRIPS: Planet Mine & Aquarius Mountains Chris Whitney-Smith

Please use [email protected] for all field trip questions, comments or concerns. All trip leaders have access to this email account and it

will get you the fastest response.

Important information: MSA membership is required to go on field trips. You can become a member at meetings, mineral shows MSA

attends, at meet up location for field trips or by downloading membership application from msaaz.org under MSA CLUB tab.

MSA field trips are a privilege of membership; however, our Society is open to joint ventures with other clubs and of course, coalition

field trips are open to all.

MSA Life Member Brian Schwenk soaking in the magnitude of the

Planet Mine Complex; © Chris Whitney-Smith.

MSA Board Member Dave Lay prospecting for Alman-

dine in Aquarius Mountains; © Chris Whitney-Smith.

Dare to peer into the micro mineral kingdom and you might see a little

something smiling back at you.

Smiley Face Malachite collected on Mineralogical Society of Arizona

March 19, 2016 Planet Mine field trip.

MSA Life Member and micro mineral enthusiast © Cody Schwenk photo.



MSA APRIL FIELD TRIP: Four Peaks Mine. April 2, 2016


MSA APRIL FIELD TRIP MAP: Four Peaks Mine - Continued.


MSA APRIL FIELD TRIP: Bagdad Area. April 30, 2016


MSA APRIL FIELD TRIP MAP: Bagdad Area - Continued.


MSA MAY FIELD TRIP: Utah. May 13-16, 2016


2016 MSA FIELDTRIPS

January 16 Seven springs (Agate, Jasper, Onyx)

February 6 Date creek (Quartz)

February 13 J.C. Holmes claim (Vanadinite, Quartz)

February 21 4X4 Ajax Mine (Amethyst, Fluorescent)

March 18-20 OVERNIGHT Planet Mine (Malachite, Hematite, Chrysocolla)

March 26 4X4 HELPFUL Aquarius Mountains (Garnets)

April 2 STRENUOUS HIKE Four Peaks Mine (Amethyst)

April 16 4X4 Omega Mine (Copper and Iron minerals) - - CANCELLED

April 30 Bagdad area (Agate)

May 13-16 Utah trip (Topaz, Bixbyite, Red Beryl, Ammonites)

May 21 COALITION TRIP Camp Verde Salt Mine (Calcite, Glauberite)

May 29 Fat Jack Mine (Quartz)

June 11 Agate Mountain (Quartz Pseudomorphs, Agate)

July 8-11 OVERNIGHT Winslow (Petrified wood)

August 6-7 OVERNIGHT Diamond point/ Christopher creek (Quartz, Agate, Fossils)

September 3 St. David (Selenite)

September 11 4X4 Dripping Springs Mountains (Wulfenite, Vanadinite)

September 24 Lake Pleasant (Calcite)

October 8 4X4 Anderson Mine (Agate, Uranium minerals)

October 15 EXTREME TRIP Mistake Mine (Manganese oxides)

November 5 Poly Ann Mine (Fluorite)

November 12 Prism Mine (Fluorite)

December 2-4 OVERNIGHT Red Cloud Mine/Blue Bird Mine (Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Kyanite, Fluorescent)

DATES MAY CHANGE AND TRIPS MAY BE ADDED OR REMOVED

MSA Field Trip Inquiries? Please email [email protected].

Important information: MSA membership is required to go on field trips. You

can become a member at meetings, mineral shows MSA attends, at meet up loca-

tion for field trips or by downloading membership application from msaaz.org

under MSA CLUB tab.

MSA field trips are a privilege of membership; however, MSA is open to joint

ventures with other clubs and of course, coalition trips are open to all.


APRIL COALITION FIELD TRIP: Petrified Wood, Dobell Ranch, Holbrook, Arizona

Hosted By Sedona Gem and Mineral Club

Trip Leader: Dave Maple

HM: 928-862-2112,

CELL 206-707-2112

EMAIL: [email protected]

When: Meet at Dobell Ranch at 9:00am Sat. April 23.

Directions to Ranch:

Take I-40 east to 2nd exit in Holbrook (Navajo Blvd.) Turn right (or south), go about 1 1/2 miles, cross rail road tracks and continue on what

was Navajo and is now Hwy 77 a short distance to Hwy 180. Turn left (or east) on Hwy 180 and go east about 18 miles until you see a tur-

quoise colored building on your left. Turn left and go inside and ask for Rhonda or her daughter. Rhonda’s cell phone number is: 928-245-

9010. Rhonda will take us for a short tour at 9 AM sharp! and then will turn us loose to collect wonderful petrified wood.

What We’ll Find: The Dobell Ranch and Museum is on the site of the original entrance into the Petrified Forest National Park. The proper-

ty is directly adjacent the Park and is one of the few remaining places where you can still legally collect petrified wood. Owners Tonya and

Gordon Dobell will give us collecting instructions upon arrival. Make sure you take time to visit their free museum on-site.

What to Bring: rock hammer, digging tools, water, snacks, lunch, buckets to put rock in & cash.

COST OF WOOD: $28.00 per bucket. This is a bargain. There is some good wood here.

Bad Weather: In case of rain or snow in the Holbrook area on April 25th or 26th , the trip will be cancelled. Please pay attention to the in-

ternet weather sites or your local radio or TV.

Accommodations: Friday Night April 22. Check in early if you want to join us for dinner. See dinner directions below. Holbrook is a funky

fun town. You might stay Sat. night too.

Travel Lodge

2418 Navajo Blvd

Holbrook, AZ 86025

928-524-6815

Directions to Hotel:

I-40 east to the 2nd exit in Holbrook (Navajo Blvd.) Turn left (or North) about ¾ mile and Travel Lodge will be on your left.

Room rate: Includes breakfast.

Single king - $50.00 plus tax

Double Queen - $57.00 plus tax

Make your reservation soon and give them your credit card. Tell them you are with the Sedona Rock Club to get this special rate

Dinner: 6:00 pm Friday night, April 22.

Mesa Bar and Grill Good Italian food (Across the street and east ¼ mile) 2318 Navajo Blvd.

This is one of the nicer restaurants in Holbrook.

PLEASE RSVP FOR DINNER to Dave Maple by April 20th. This is important - if we have enough people we may get our own room

and they will likely bring in more help which means better service for us. We have done this in the past and it has been a really fun dinner

event.

Bring some nice petrified wood to show others and to get us all excited.


In The Spotlight - “Pietersite, Namibia, Africa”

By Dan Janko

Recently, while visiting Africa, I had the opportunity to meet with Hannes

Kleynhans whose family owns the Kristall Gallery store

http://www.namibiangemstones.com/index.php in Swakopmund, Namibia.

The family, one sister and three brothers, also own the only three Pietersite

mines in Namibia. I was fortunate to be introduced to Hannes who is the di-

rector of mine operations. He invited me to his manufacturing warehouse for a

personal tour of the facilities. While there, I observed native Africans, cutting,

polishing, and finishing material for sale in the Kristrall Gallery and export to

the US and other countries. One a year Hannes two brothers visit the United

States to sell their specimens at the Tucson Show.

After the tour, I was allowed to select several rough forms of minerals to buy

from the vast sorted inventory of stones brought in from the family mines in

Namibia. This included sodalite, amethyst, and tourmaline as well as pieter-

site. Next I selected a few pieces of finished polished slabs of pietersite. Af-

terwards we went into Hannes office to total the items I selected to purchase. It was there I noticed several pieces of unusual pietersite

specimens set aside on a table in the office for further examination and evaluation.

I asked Hannes about these specimens as I have never observed pieter-

site that appeared to be in crystallized form. I was told these speci-

mens were found in a deep pocket in one of the pietersite mines and

were carefully extracted and brought to the warehouse to be evaluated.

Hannes stated that “these pieces are very unusual and rare” and it was

the first time in over 15 years of pietersite mining that crystallized

pietersite was found. I was shocked when he offered to sell me a few

of the crystallized pietersite specimens. I selected three pieces. One

for myself (see photo) and the other two for my Rockhounding friends

Dave Favaro and Reid Allen who are also MSA members.

Pietersite crystallizes in the form of masses, the structure a result of

inclusions in jasper where the inclusions are pseudomorphs after as-

bestos. The color is blue/black and the mineral exhibits a chatoyant

quality. It was discovered by Sid Pieters, Windhoek , Namibia , and is

truly lovely.

One of my goals for visiting Africa was to bring home some fine pie-

tersite specimens. I could not have imagined beforehand that such a

unique piece would be obtained. This indeed was one of the highlights

of my African Rockhounding experience.

Pietersite, Namibia, Africa; © Dan Janko Collection & Photo.

Pietersite cabochons; © Chris Whitney-Smith

Collection & Photo.



http://www.namibiangemstones.com/index.php


Mineralogical Society of Arizona Farewell to Legacy Life Member Mr. Gordon Morris Miner.

Gordon Morris Miner

(1923 - 2016)

Gordon Morris Miner, age 92, passed away on March 11, 2016. He was born in Golden, Colorado on September 8, 1923, the only

child of Claude Gordon Miner and Cora Morris Miner. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, South Pacific, during World War

II and graduated from Colorado School of Mines Class of 1948.

He was a founder of the National Mining Hall of Fame, Leadville, Colorado, Past Section Chairman of the American Institute of

Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Director of Idaho Mining Association and Utah Mining Association, Chairman of American

Mining Congress Safety Committee, a ten year member of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Health and Safety, Deputy Director of

the U.S. Bureau of Mines during the Ronald Regan presidency, Manager of the Utah Division of Homestake Mining Company, Vice

President of Hecla Mining Company, a volunteer in the International Executive Service Corps, fulfilling assignments in Sakhalin,

Russia, Bratislava, Slovak Republic and Vladivostak, Russia.

He was a Legacy Life Member of Mineralogical Society of Arizona (MSA), member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern

Star, the Elks Lodge, VFW/American Legion, Ahwatukee Village Planning Committee, Republican Precinct Captain Ahwatukee

Precinct.

His hobbies were geology, golf and tennis. Interment was at City of Golden Colorado, Golden Cemetery. He is survived by his

wife, Legacy Life Member of MSA Marjorie, two sons, James Gordon and Casey Hart, grandson, Travis Gordon and granddaughter,

Cimone Noh.


Upcoming Shows and Events

June 3-5, 2016

Coconino Lapidary Gem, Mineral & Jew-

elry Show

Silver Saddle Outdoor Market

Highway 89N & Silver Saddle Road

Flagstaff, AZ

Fri. & Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-4

Free Admission

October 7-9, 2016

West Valley Rock & Mineral Club

Helzarockin’ Gem & Mineral Show

Helzapoppin’ Arena

802 N. 1st Street (Miller Road)

Buckeye, AZ

Fri-Sun 9-4 daily

Admission $3

Children 12 & under Free

May 28-29, 2016

Spring Mineral & Jewelry Expo and Sale

Sedona Red Rock High School

995 Upper Red Rock Loop

Sedona, AZ

Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4

Admission $3

Children 12 & under Free

May 7-8, 2016

Mohave County Gemstoners Show

Kingman Academy of Learning

3420 N. Burbank

Kingman, AZ

Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4

Free Admission

May 7, 2016

1st Annual Spring Gilbert Mineral Sale

2016

Kingman Gilbert Historical Society

10 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ

Sat. 10-3

Free Admission

FEATURING (8) MINERAL DEALERS:

De Natura Les & Paula Presmyk Unique Minerals Evan Jones

IC Minerals Isaias Casanova

Mineral Zone Marcus Origlieri B & L Minerals Bob & Lisa Williamson

Canyon Colors Mark Candee

Mexican Minerals Brendan O’Connor & Fabian Liera

Lucky Muckers Joseph Philpott Jr.

May 21-22, 2016

White Mountain Gem & Mineral Show

Elks Club

805 E. Whipple

Show Low, AZ

Sat. 12-7, Sun. 12-5

Admission $2

Seniors 70+ free

Children 18 & under free


2016 Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Convention April 22-24, 2016; Wichita, KS.


2016 MSA MEETING SCHEDULE & MAP

MEETING DATE ROOM NAME MEETING START TIME

January 14th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

February 18th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

March 10th Padre GARCES 7:30 PM

April 14th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

May 12th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

June 9th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

July NO MEETING * * * * *

August NO MEETING * * * * *

September 8th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

October 13th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

November 10th Padre Serra 7:30 PM

December 10th Padre Serra 5:00 PM

Franciscan Renewal Center

5802 E. Lincoln Drive

Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Arrive 7:00 PM – Meeting at 7:30 PM

*** Verify Room Name Above ***

MEETING ROOMS LOCATED

INSIDE PIPER HALL


MEMBERSHIP CORNER

RENEWING & NEW MEMBERS:

Existing and New Members can renew and Join Us

at msaaz.org, under “MSA CLUB” tab, click on

“Smiley Face” or “Joining Hands” and pay via

PayPal. You may also bring membership applica-

tion & dues to next meeting and give to Member-

ship Chair, Mr. Ron Ginn or mail to Membership

Chair at following address:

MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ARIZONA

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

691 N. VELERO ST.

CHANDLER, AZ 85225

DUES AND FEES:

Single Adult (18+) : $15.00 (Annual: Jan 1 - Dec 31)

Couple: $15.00 (Annual: Jan 1 - Dec 31)

Junior (Under 18): FREE

Legacy Life Members: FREE (After Initial Payment)

MSA Name Badge: $7.50

MSA 75th Pin: $3.00

MSA Bumper Sticker: $2.00

LIFE MEMBERSHIP:

MSA Legacy Life Membership available for pur-

chase based on single adult (18+) for a onetime fee

and comes with Name Badge. See Fee Schedule

on msaaz.org, under “MSA CLUB” tab.

Junior members, Honorary Life, and MSA Mile-

stone Life members are exempt from payment of

dues. MSA Legacy Life members are exempt after

the initial life payment.

Membership questions can be emailed to Mem-

bership Chair, Mr. Ron Ginn at:

[email protected].

MEMBERSHIP CORNER: Dues, Name Badges and More...

WEARING MSA NAME BADGES

PAYS OFF!!

MSA members wearing their MSA

Name Badges to general meeting will

be issued a special raffle ticket and be

eligible to participate in an additional

prize drawing!

If you don’t have an MSA Name

Badge, see Membership Chair,

Mr. Ron Ginn at meetings or email

Ron at [email protected].

MSA Name badges are $7.50.

MSA Founder Mr. Arthur L. Flagg’s two publications;

© Chris Whitney-Smith photos.

WEBSITE: msaaz.org

JUNIORS / FRA:

[email protected]

FIELD TRIPS:

[email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT:

[email protected]

MAIN CONTACT:

[email protected]

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&source=mailto&[email protected]

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MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ARIZONA

EDITOR, THE ROCKHOUND RECORD

P.O. BOX 54307

PHOENIX, AZ 85078

Mineralogical Society of Arizona

Founded 1935

Non Profit 501(c)(3) Organization

Explore <> Share <> Inspire

Purpose: To promote popular interest and education in Earth Sci-

ence, and related fields (Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, and

Lapidary arts). To foster a fellowship among individuals interested

in Earth Science and enable our members to better identify materi-

als we collect, and how to display or further process these materials.

To teach all generations about rocks, minerals, fossils, and what can

be done with them, and be collaborative in community of groups

with similar interests to our Society.

Meetings: 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, September

through June; however, must confirm meeting location, dates and

times at MSA website msaaz.org.

<> Contact Us: [email protected]

Annual Dues / Rates

Couple - $25.00

Single Adults - $15.00

Junior (Under 18), Honorary and MSA Milestone Life members - FREE

MSA Legacy Life members are FREE (after the initial payment).

For information about purchasing a Life Membership based on your age, please

visit our website: msaaz.org and click on “MSA Club” tab.

Reprinting permission granted with proper credit given.

msaaz.org

Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies

rmfms.org

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

amfed.org

Cacti Bloom, Aquarius Mountains

MSA March Field Trip;

© Chris Whitney-Smith Photo.

http://www.mineralogicalsocietyarizona.org/

http://www.mineralogicalsocietyarizona.org/

http://www.rmfms.org/

http://www.amfed.org/

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