Curious about the world under your feet?

Join with us to explore

the earth's 4000+ minerals and how they came to be!

People

Mission of the Mineralogical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC)

  • To learn together and further knowledge about mineralogy and earth sciences
  • To share the pleasure of collecting minerals
  • To welcome you to explore these interests with us

Who We Are

  • We're rockhounds, professional mineral scientists, mineral collectors and enthusiasts, and people with new interests in minerals and earth sciences.
  • We're from DC, the Maryland and Virginia suburbs, and points beyond.
  • You're always welcome!

What we do:

  • Since 1942, we've met at the Smithsonian Institution to discuss all facets of earth sciences and hear  from experts in many related fields.
  • We sponsor or join with other local clubs for field trips.
  • Our monthly newsletters offer diverse articles at all knowledge levels.
  • We support mineral sciences by volunteering at the Smithsonian and elsewhere and by finding other ways to expand interest and knowledge.

Want to know more about any of this?

  • Email us at mineralclubdc at gmail dot com. We’re happy to answer your questions.
  • Check the MSDC newsletter.
  • Visit a meeting any time!
AFMS
 
 
We are affiliated with the 
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS)
http://www.amfed.org

We are a founding member of the 
Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS)
http://www.amfed.org/efmls