The 2015 Tucson Mineral Lectures Series has been announced by the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show, the program for its Fifth Annual Mineral Lecture Series offers luminaries in the Mineral field – Museum Curator, Volcanologist, Author, Collector, Geologist and more.
This event is open to all and you will find this group to be. as I have, some of the smartest and most welcoming people in the Industry!
Thank you once again to Maury and Aisha for assembling such a distinguished line up…much appreciated!
You are getting a sneak preview of the talk by John White…it made me want to be there!
at the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show ….. means there will be plenty of free parking.
Hosted Wine and Cheese Reception
7:15 – 7:50 pm
John S. White, former Curator-In-Charge, Mineral Division, Smithsonian Institution
“Reminiscences of a Very Old Former Curator”
John White’s “Reminiscences of an Old Former Curator” was originally delivered to the 2013 Rochester Mineralogical Symposium. White is the founder of Mineralogical Record and retired as Curator-in-Charge of the Division of Mineralogy at the Smithsonian Institution. White’s presentation includes personal anecdotes that will delight the mineral and gemstone enthusiast. via Pala International
8:00 – 8:30 pm
Bob Jones, Sr. Editor, Rock & Gem Magazine
“Tucson: How It All Began”
8:40 – 9:15 pm
Marco Campos-Venuti, Volcanologist
“Genesis and Classification of Agates and Jaspers: A new Theory”
TUESDAY: FEBRUARY 10th
7:15 – 7:50 pm
Dr. Don Lum
“Minerals I have Known and Loved”
8:00 – 8:30 pm
Peter Megaw,
“An Explorer’s Mineralogical Adventures
in Famous Mexican Localities”
8:40 – 9:15 pm
Federico Barlocher
FILM: “Namak Mandi Peshawar Pakistan:
The Mysteries & Secrets of The Legendary Gem Crystal Market Never Seen By The Public Before”
“I have the honor and pleasure to select the guest speakers and to assist in the organization of these events. Our company Rocksaholics is a proud participant of this show.”
Robyn Hawk
