07 December 2008

Nature's Treasure: Minerals and Gems

The Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum - London

This event is organized jointly by Gem-A, The Mineralogical Society and The Russell Society. There will be a day of short talks, from 10:00am-4:00pm, for anyone with an interest in minerals and gemstones, including members of all three organizations. Students from schools and universities are also welcome to attend.  The range of exciting talks includes:

• DR ROY GILL, formerly of the University of Edinburgh
  Minerals and their growth, shapes and colours
• DR JACK OGDEN, Gem-A 
  Minerals, gems and the ancient world
• DR JEFF HARRIS, University of Glasgow
  Smashing diamonds
• PROF. ANDY RANKIN, Kingston University
  Fluid and solid inclusions in minerals and gems; guide to their origin
• KATHRYN GOODENOUGH, British Geological Survey
  Mapping and mineral exploration in Africa
• KAREN HUDSON-EDWARDS, Birkbeck College
  ‘Environmental’ minerals: bacteria, fungi, worms, toxins and the
  human body
• C. J. STANLEY, Natural History Museum
  Industrial applications of minerals
• BOB SYMES, formerly of the Natural History Museum
  Minerals in the field: where to find them and how to collect responsibly
• BRIAN JACKSON, National Museums of Scotland
  Agates
• ADRIAN FINCH, University of St Andrews
  Mineral luminescence: the brilliance of imperfections

There will be an exhibition by mineral dealers following the talks.

Cost: £12.00, including lunch. For full details and to register, visit:

http://www.minersoc.org/pages/meetings/nature/nature.html

Contact Kevin Murphy for information on 020 8891 6600, or email him at Kevin@minersoc.org