Location: Tucson Convention Center
The world's largest gem and mineral show features the minerals of China.
Along with the special exhibits enjoy everything that has made the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show the most popular in the world:
Spectacular Exhibits
See prominent collections of minerals, gems, jewelry and lapidary from around the world. Examine fine specimens of dinosaur and other fossils from internationally renowned museums and private collections.
Retail Dealers
Hundreds of dealers will offer huge selections of fine gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, tools and more for the casual, beginner and advanced collector.
Junior Education Area
The kids love it! Open Friday afternoon through the close of the show on Sunday. Members of the Society of Earth Science Students from the University of Arizona give children hands-on experience and mineral samples to take home.
Programs and Lectures
Learn from the experts. Eminent curators, mineralogists and hobbyists will discuss minerals and this year's featured theme, minerals of China. Other popular topics include collecting, junior mineral collecting and mineral photography.
Competitive Exhibits
Everyone is invited to share their best minerals, fossils, lapidary, examples of fluorite and minerals. Classes are open to Junior, Novice, Advanced and Master collectors. Many of the most coveted trophies in the field are awarded here. The Paul Desautels Trophy for best minerals in the Show; The Lidstrom Memorial Trophy for the best single specimen in competition; The Neal Yedlin Memorial Trophy for the best micromount display. E-mail the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society at show@tgms.org for information on Competitive Exhibit rules.
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