1 - To encourage interest in rocks, minerals, and related subjects of the lapidary craft.
2 - To sponsor educational programs within the membership, to increase the knowledge of its members in the properties of identification and evaluation of rocks and minerals and related subjects.
3 - To cooperatewith other mineralogical and geological clubs and activities.
4 - To arrange and conduct field trips to facilitate the collection of specimens and minerals.
5 - To provide an opportunity for the exchange and exhibition of specimens and minerals.
The Augusta Gem & Mineral Society is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies via its membership in the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies.
Our Club members are involved in all areas of the Gem, Mineral and Fossil hobby, such as Sphere Making, Faceting, Lapidary, Jewelry Making, Chain Making and Glass Bead Making.
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The Augusta Gem & Mineral Society meets at 7:30PM the third Friday of every month in Room 2A at the Georgia Military College (GMC) on Davis Road in Martinez, just South of Washington Road.
