Est. 1959- present

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The Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society of Jacksonville, Florida is a non-profit 501 C 3 organization that was created to stimulate interests in rocks and minerals by furtherance of the activities of the members of this society in the earth sciences; to disseminate knowledge, methods and procedures for the collection, identification, classification, cutting, polishing, setting, and mounting of specimens for these activities; and to promote good fellowship, proper ethics and conduct in the relationships of said members with each other and with members of other earth science societies in pursuit of these activities.

Membership shall be open to persons participating in the increase, promotion, or dissemination of knowledge of the earth sciences and/or lapidary arts. Involvement in the society may include but is not limited to attending meetings, serving on committees, or assisting with or submitting displays to the annual show and Jacksonville Fair. We welcome all visitors.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at:

 Riverside Avenue Christian Church

2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Fl 32205.

Contact our membership Chairman at membership@jaxgemandmineral.org for more info