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Mineral Sciences Contact Information

Gem & Mineral Council
(213) 763-3326
gmc@nhm.org

General Inquiries
(213) 763-3328
akampf@nhm.org

Collections Information; Meteorites
(213) 763-3327
amorgan@nhm.org

Fax: (213) 749-4107

The Gem & Mineral Council

The Gem & Mineral Council provides a varied schedule of activities including exciting field trips, educational lectures, and exclusive social events. The Council is also vital in providing support for the Museum's acquisition, exhibition, and research efforts in the field of gems and minerals. To learn more about The Gem & Mineral Council and how you can become a member, visit The Gem & Mineral Council webpage.

Gem and Mineral Hall

The 6,000-square-foot Gem and Mineral Hall was opened in May of 1978. Another 1,500 square-foot gallery titled Gemstones and their Origins was added in May of 1985. Together they comprise one of the finest exhibits of gems and minerals in the world. In 1989, Los Angeles magazine rated it as the finest permanent museum exhibition of any kind in the Los Angeles area.

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Learn More about Gems and Minerals

General - Minerals, Rocks, and Gems

The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom (general information on minerals and gems)
The Vug (general information and lots of dealer links)
Bob's Rock Shop (something for everyone and lots of links)
Yahoo! Rocks, Gems, and Minerals (links to websites)
Online Education Resources: Geology For Kids (links to websites)

Minerals, etc.

Webmineral (lots of data and information on minerals)
Mindat (the largest mineral database and mineralogical reference website)
Rockhounds Information Page (links to other websites)
Mineral Collectors Page (links to other websites)
Athena Mineralogy (names, formulas, classifications)

Gems

International Colored Gemstone Association (information on gemstones)
Birthstones (arranged by month and by sign)

Geology