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The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc. 4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard Norcross, GA 30093-3059 |
Mineral Section
A Special GMS Group
for People Interested in Minerals
Mineral Section Meets
Third Wednesday
Every Month
Minerals are as varied and unique as people. From the mundane to the spectacular, minerals are fascinating in many respects.
GMS members and visitors who are interested in learning more about minerals -- please join us at Mineral Section meetings for special programs and presentations!
Interesting Articles and Links
Click here for a list of zoom links from past Mineral Section meetings.Click here for articles about minerals.
If you have any questions about Mineral Section, please send email to
Mineral Section Message
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Social Time: 7:00 pm
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm
Topic: The Halide Mineral Group
Location: In-Person & Virtual -- Link on the GMS Calendar here
The April meeting was presented by Montana Busch, who spoke about the mineral Apatite. The presentation covered both natural apatite specimens and biological forms found in the human body, such as tooth enamel and kidney stones. Key topics included chemical structure of apatite and the many variations that exist as other minerals, the transition from hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite for acid resistance in our teeth, and apatite's role as a primary source of phosphates (crop fertilizer) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
Our May meeting will focus on the Halide mineral group. The presentation will cover the group’s defining crystal traits and highlight halide specimens found locally in Georgia. We will explore the characteristics and identification of key members, including Halite, Fluorite, and Sylvite.
Join us at the clubhouse or via the meeting link that will be sent out earlier in the month.
Montana Busch
Mineral Section Chair
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