Mineral Collectors of Utah

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Next Monthly Meeting. Wednesday, May 30th, 6:30 PM.

Place: Room 101 in the Sutton Building

University of Utah Campus

115 South 1460 East, SLC, 84112

(Directions)

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Program: Color in Minerals

We will watch a DVD talk by Dr. George R. Rossman, California Institute of Technology. He discusses the mechanisms behind the beautiful colors we all seek in the minerals we collect. After Rossman's presentation, you will have a chance to show your favorite colored mineral; we will discuss, as a group, the principles contributing to it's color.

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Mineral(s) of the Month: Colored Minerals

Bring a few of your favorite colored mineral specimens. After the DVD presentation you'll have a chance to show-and-tell.

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• Membership in MCU is open to people of all ages who are interested in minerals, are eager to collect and learn more about them, and want to share their passion with others.

• Club meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month with exceptions, beginning at 6:30 PM.

• In addition to our regular meetings, the club sponsors collecting field trips, visits to look at others'  collections, and a Mineral Show every September-October that is open to the general public.

Newcomers and nonmembers are always welcome!

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