Welcome to the Mineralogical Society of NSW
The Society, founded in 1975, promotes the appreciation and learning of mineral science and mineral collecting. Members include fossickers, mineral collectors, professional mineralogists and geologists.
Monthly general meetings are usually held in the Parramatta area, or via Zoom.
november
Event Details
The program will include a lecture to be given by Adam McKinnon on : – Finding Ore Bodies – The Exploration Process The
Event Details
The program will include a lecture to be given by Adam McKinnon on : – Finding Ore Bodies – The Exploration Process The lecture will be followed by a second lecture by Ian Graham on : – Bottom of the Harbour Minerals
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm GMT+10
december
Event Details
Saturday December 7 th Christmas Social, Swap and Sell. The Christmas Social will be held on the first Saturday in December at the
Event Details
Saturday December 7 th Christmas Social, Swap and Sell. The Christmas Social will be held on the first Saturday in December at the Parramatta and Holroyd Lapidary Club between 11.00am to approximately 3.00 pm. The Social will comprise the sale or exchange of mineral specimens and mineralogical material, books, magazines and equipment etc and the opportunity to socialise. Food and drinks will be provided which will include a BBQ Sausage Sizzle at midday. Sale tables will be set up inside the Lapidary Club room and depending on the weather tables will also be set up under awnings outside in the car park, either location to be used depending on the preference of the seller and first come, first choice. Members intending to sell will be recommended to book a table. The Club premises will be opened before 11.00 am in order to set up tables etc and allow members with minerals to sell to bring in sales material but selling should not commence before 11.00 am.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am – 3:00 pm GMT+10