Program Notes: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:30, join us for “Quartz of New Mexico”  Presented by Erin Delventhal.

Though New Mexico may be better known amongst mineral collectors for smithsonite or fluorite, it is also home to a wide variety of quartz deposits. Some of these localities are well-known to the mineral collecting community, while others are known predominantly by locals. This presentation will offer an overview of New Mexico quartz specimens, demonstrating the range of varieties (smoky, amethyst, chalcedony, etc.), and forms (twins, pseudocubes, scepters, etc.) that the state has produced.

Erin Delventhal grew up collecting minerals with her family – long road trips were punctuated with detours where she and her brothers could get dirty (and very tired) while collecting minerals. Photography and design took precedence as a hobby and a profession for many years, but a visit to the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show rekindled her love for minerals. She rejoined the mineral community with enthusiasm and has since been an active member in several organizations ranging from local to international, has been involved in mineral museums, symposia, and other educational programs, and has joyously returned to a life punctuated by getting dirty (and very tired) while collecting minerals.Among other things, Erin works as a freelance photographer, photo editor, and graphic designer.

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MSSC members will be automatically on the invite list each month.

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