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The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc. 4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard Norcross, GA 30093-3059 |
Sand Section
A Special GMS Group
for People Interested in Sand
Sand Section Meets
First Wednesday Every Month
If you think sand is just tiny rocks, the insignificant stuff of beaches and dunes, or simply a substance with the ability to invite itself into regions of your clothing where it is most unwelcome, then you need to take a closer look. Consider a sample of green sand. Some grains have bubbles or inclusions. Some are angular and some are rounded. What is it? How did it form? Or how about another sample that looks like tiny stars? What are those little things? How did they end up in some sand? Well, now you know why we have a section for people interested in sand!
So, those of you who thought you were the only person weird enough to think it was a good idea to keep baggies and jars full of sand -- come join us! Even if you still think sand is just tiny rocks, even if you think you already have enough hobbies, or even if you just want to see what all the excitement is about – come join us!
Interesting Articles and Links
Click here for a list of Zoom links from past Sand Section meetings.Click here for the International Sand Collectors Society (ISCS) website.
Click here for the "What is Sand" page on the ISCS website.
Click here for a sand nomenclature glossary on the ISCS website.
Click here for a list of links to coloring pages about psammophiles (sand animals).
If you have any questions about Sand Section, please send email to
Sand Section Message
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Social Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Virtually via Zoom Link on the GMS Calendar here
Speaker: Group Discussion
Topic: Using a Digital Microscope on Zoom
In June, Jennifer Coor, Ph.D., P.G., sedimentologist and avid sand collector, regaled us with tales from her field work in quarries as well as side trips that led her to some interesting sands. She presented sand samples live on Zoom via a digital microscope with assistance from her husband Hans Zimmermann. Everyone enjoyed her presentation so much that Brian Curtis recommended our next meeting should be about using digital microscopes on Zoom.
So, In July, you are encouraged to tell us about your digital microscope and show some of your favorite sands live with that microscope! You are also encouraged to show pictures of sand you have taken with your digital microscope. It will be a fun way to play with the technology of Zoom and digital microscopes while we learn about digital microscopes in general. Whether or not you have a digital microscope, please join us for another fun and educational evening of sand!
Lori Carter
Sand Section Chair
Click here for the GMS Sand Collection List
2026 Sand Calendar
The 2026 sand calendar is here! As always, the pictures are stunning and the write-ups are well-researched and educational! You can purchase the calendar on ebay HERE. They are limited edition, so don't delay, order yours today!
Click below for a map and directions
