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The Society of Mineral Museum Professionals @TheSMMP

The Society of Mineral Museum Professionals (SMMP) is an international organization of #mineral #museum curators and others with related interests.

Joined December 2020
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Happy 2022! Did you know that this is the Year of Mineralogy? It's part of the UN’s International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development. Minerals are everywhere & we depend on them for almost everything (even fireworks). Come celebrate minerals! #Min2022 #IYBSSD2022
Pale pink acicular scolecite crystal cluster radiating upwards and out from a central point. It sits on a semi transparent plinth with the words "Scolecite; Scolécite" written on it, it is on a glass shelf in front of a grey wall. Specimen is from India and on display at the Royal Ontario Museum.

ALT Pale pink acicular scolecite crystal cluster radiating upwards and out from a central point. It sits on a semi transparent plinth with the words "Scolecite; Scolécite" written on it, it is on a glass shelf in front of a grey wall. Specimen is from India and on display at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Backlit rounded quartz crystal showing a bright star pattern. The quartz in being held by the thumb and index finger, with middle and ring finger showing in the photograph, there is also a dark green background. Quartz is from Globe Mine, New Hampshire, USA .

ALT Backlit rounded quartz crystal showing a bright star pattern. The quartz in being held by the thumb and index finger, with middle and ring finger showing in the photograph, there is also a dark green background. Quartz is from Globe Mine, New Hampshire, USA .

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The Scottish Geology Trust@scottishgeology
Jun 15
It is officially Week 3! Come learn about ancient fossil trees 🌴 or about Edinburgh’s volcanic past 🌋 , meet rock enthusiasts, and even ride a rib boat to Siccar Point this week in the Scottish Geology Festival! #ScotGeolFest26 #ScottishGeology
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UArizona MMNRE Museum@MMNREMuseum
Jun 12
Copper is Arizona’s most iconic mineral. It is the driver of our robust mining economy, one of the 5 Cs, and the official AZ State Metal. This specimen of native copper with gypsum is from the Ray Mine, Pinal Co., AZ.
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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
Jun 15
Mineral Monday! Announcing: the 2027 MSA Annual Meeting Taking place at the end of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, this meeting will feature Breakfast with a Mineralogist, talks, posters, and field trips. #MSACommunications #MineralMonday #2027MSAMeeting
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Società Italiana di Mineralogia e Petrologia@soc_min_pet
Jun 15
📣 Prof. Wolfgang Bach from the University Bremen will deliver a lecture entitled: “Native Copper in the oceanic crust” Date: 16 June 2026 Time: 16:00 CEST Meeting link: unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/693802797…
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The Scottish Geology Trust@scottishgeology
Jun 8
We are moving into Week 2 of the Scottish Geology Festival! Get creative in art workshops 🎨 or enjoy the outdoors in guided walks and excursions. ⛰️ #ScotGeolFest26 #ScottishGeology
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The Scottish Geology Trust@scottishgeology
May 30
Walk back in time in Fossil Grove, a unique collection of fossil trees formed 330 million years ago. 🌴 This open day includes the grove itself, access to the surrounding quarry, plus activities and displays! 🎟️ Free event, no booking required. #ScotGeolFest26 #ScottishGeology
Graphic containing information regarding the event. Event Description: Fossil Grove houses a unique collection of fossil trees, formed 330 million years ago. Head along and marvel at this piece of ancient history in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park. There will be a variety of geological activities and fossil displays for everyone to enjoy. Location: Victoria Park, Glasgow. When: 21st June, 12pm - 4pm. Cost: Free. Suitable for: Families. Image: The stump and root system of a fossil tree, situated in a quarried area with other tree stumps.

ALT Graphic containing information regarding the event. Event Description: Fossil Grove houses a unique collection of fossil trees, formed 330 million years ago. Head along and marvel at this piece of ancient history in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park. There will be a variety of geological activities and fossil displays for everyone to enjoy. Location: Victoria Park, Glasgow. When: 21st June, 12pm - 4pm. Cost: Free. Suitable for: Families. Image: The stump and root system of a fossil tree, situated in a quarried area with other tree stumps.

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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
May 30
American Mineralogist: Framework response to local order in hollandite Marta Morana, Ella M. Schmidt, Cristian Biagioni, Alexei Bosak, and Giovanni O. Lepore Hollandite is [Ba(Mn4 6Mn3 2)O16] doi.org/10.2138/am-2025-9916
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The Scottish Geology Trust@scottishgeology
May 30
Learn about caves and how they are studied in this online talk by Dr Tim Lawson 💻️ 📈 🎟️ Free online talk, booking required. eventbrite.co.uk/e/198914217… For more information visit: scottishgeologytrust.org/eve…
Graphic containing information regarding the event. Event Description: This illustrated talk will look at various scientific approaches and techniques applied to caves and the deposits they contain, looking for clues as to their formation and past history of changing climates and environments. Location: Online. When: 26th June, 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost: Free. Suitable for: Adults. Image: Two scientists exploring a cave.

ALT Graphic containing information regarding the event. Event Description: This illustrated talk will look at various scientific approaches and techniques applied to caves and the deposits they contain, looking for clues as to their formation and past history of changing climates and environments. Location: Online. When: 26th June, 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost: Free. Suitable for: Adults. Image: Two scientists exploring a cave.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG)@OriginalGCG
Apr 30
GCG has launched a Small Grants Scheme, offering up to £1000 total, per round. Applications can be made for projects that focus on any aspect of geological specimens or collections, such as 👇
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History_of_Geology@Geology_History
Apr 30
April 30, 1864, birthday of Scottish naturalist Maria Matilda Ogilvie Gordon. Inspired by fossil corals, she became a pioneering geologist in the Dolomites, publishing over 30 papers, geological maps & one of the 1st field guides of the Dolomites for the general public ⛰️
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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
Apr 16
American Mineralogist: Fe-Ti vs. Fe-Fe charge transfers: A comprehensive review and its applications in minerals and glasses Maxence Vigier, Helen Evans, George R. Rossman, Stéphane Jobic, and Emmanuel Fritsch doi.org/10.2138/am-2025-9835
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IAPG Geoethics@IAPGeoethics
Apr 16
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Geoethics Working Group (GWG) - European Geosciences Union (EGU): geoethics.org/post/launching… #geoethics #geoetica #EGU #EGU26

Launching the EGU Geoethics Working Group!

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Geoethics Working Group (GWG) of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). Silvia Peppoloni will serve as Chair. The Working Group includes David...

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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
Apr 16
Plagioclase and pyroxene in basalt (Cross polarized light). Pyroxenes are mostly brightly colored, plagioclases are gray. Contributed by Bernhard Seubert. You can contribute too! Send image(s) and short explanation to akoziol1 at udayton dot edu. #thinsectionthursday
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Geological Collections Group (GCG)@OriginalGCG
Apr 17
We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the forthcoming Geological Collections Group (GCG) Winter Seminar Unnatural Disaster: Fighting back against the steady erosion of geological collections.
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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
Apr 14
American Mineralogist: Selective adsorption of magnesium ions and structural reconstruction in acidified palygorskite Yi Zhou, et al. doi.org/10.2138/am-2025-9834 Shows: sustainable strategies for critical resource recovery (Li/Mg) and weathering system dynamics.
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Happy Geologists’ Day!!! Geology is for everyone, especially those who love cool rocks and minerals like this quartz!!! #GeoscienceBluesky #GeologistsDay
Long vertical quartz crystal with a transparent pyramidal top. The bottom is milkier with jagged edges. It sits on a metal mount on a frosted plinth in front of a grey background. At the Royal Ontario Museum.

ALT Long vertical quartz crystal with a transparent pyramidal top. The bottom is milkier with jagged edges. It sits on a metal mount on a frosted plinth in front of a grey background. At the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
Apr 1
American Mineralogist: Microstructural and chemical responses of lunar pyroxene to shock shearing under low-to-moderate shock conditions Jiawei Zhao, et al. doi.org/10.2138/am-2025-9877 Shock shearing: plastic deformation, frictional melting, & pigeonite exsolution in augite.
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Royal Ontario Museum@ROMtoronto
Apr 1
10 years ago, @Astro_Jeremy visited ROM and got up close with some of our collection of lunar meteorites. Wishing you safe travels today, friend! 🚀🌔
Jeremy R. Hansen
@Astro_Jeremy
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You'll never guess what I'm holding!? @ROMtoronto has some hidden gems! @csa_asc
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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
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Thin Section Thursday! Coronitic and symplectite texture in a cpx-ilm-grt amphibolite from Precambrian basement of Southern Brasilia Orogen, city of Campinas - SP - Brazil. Shown in plane and cross-polarized light. Contributed by Helena Paiva. #thinsectionthursday
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Mineralogical Society of America@MinSocAm
Mar 19
Thin Section Thursday! Rapid growth of olivine in an experiment. Features skeletal branching (thicker, higher birefringence) and progressive infilling (lower birefringence domains). Crystal is about 1mm in size. XPL From Thomas Shea, Univ. of Hawai’i #thinsectionthursday
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