Are you curious about the world under your feet?

Would you like to know more about the earth’s 4,000 known minerals, and the geological processes through which the earth gave birth to them?

THEN JOIN US, THE MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Mineralogical Society of the District of Columbia welcomes people to join them in learning about and appreciating the complexity and beauty of rocks, minerals, and gems.

Founded in 1942, MSDC meets monthly at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, on the national Mall in Washington, DC. Members range from total novices to true experts. Most meetings include a slide-lecture, often by internationally recognized experts. Topics can cover a wide range – studying volcanoes, exploring caves, mining rubies, collecting Australian minerals, understanding why Brazil has such diverse minerals, and much, much more.

So stop by for a meeting anytime (click here to see the speaker's topic for our next meeting), and in the meantime, explore this website to learn more about the diverse and fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and gems.

For further information contact Andy Thompson at 301-270-6790 or preferably through email : thompson01@erols.com.