Meetings

Fieldtrips

Membership

Coconino Lapidary Club

Morganite

Beryl Art Objects

Posted on by Mineral Man Mel

In this blog beautiful art objects, carved and sculpted in crystals of the beryl gemstones, are presented. In some, the shape of the gemstone inspired the shape of the object. In others, the color of the object is enhanced by decorating with differently-colored gems. Ancient to modern art objects are presented. REFERENCES Ref 1. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/25.78.90/ Ref. . . Read More

THE MINERAL BERYL, A MULTIPLEX OF GEMS

Posted on by Mineral Man Mel

The beautiful blue hues of aquamarine, the rich yellows of heliodor, the deep green of emerald, the subtle pinks of morganite, the deep blue of the maxixe beryl, and the rich color of the red beryl (bixbite) span the rainbow, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The beauty of these gemstones underlies their use. . . Read More

Meetings

When: 

3rd Friday of the month at 7:00 PM

Where: 

Summit Fire District Station 31
6425 N Cosnino Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
corner of Townsend-Winona & Cosnino roads

Agenda:
Along with the usual club business, the meetings consist of discussions of upcoming field trips, local club shows, ‘show and tell ‘of members’ recent finds and expositions. As always the club library is available for browsing and snacks for munching.
 
If you have questions please contact the President, Rob Cote, no at our email address coconinolapidaryclub@gmail.com.
 
Be sure to visit us on our Facebook page.

Fieldtrips

Fieldtrips are generally scheduled on the Saturday after the monthly meeting. The plans for the fieldtrip are discussed at that meeting. Details include time and location for caravaning to the search site, types and examples of specimens we’ll be looking for, location map, and any personal items needed for the exposition.
  
Anyone who plans on participating on the club sponsored trip needs to be a member.
 
January Fieldtrip
The club did not plan a trip for January. However, they agreed that the Quartzsite Show would be the destination for those who could make it. The show runs through January and February. Information for the show may be found if you Google “Quartzsite Gem and Mineral Showcase”.

Membership

Annual membership fee:
Individual – $20
Group/Family -$25