Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society

10/15/2026

October’s Monthly meeting included a presentation by Kenny Elvin,
rockhound and Falconer, entitled “Forging for distractions”. The talk included three of
of his birds.

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem is alllll the way over in Reno! Our chapter CFMS director Pariesa Halterman put together this display case showing off our local treasures. The Reno Gem and Mineral Society are truly amazing hosts and the show they put on is something to behold! Stay tuned for footage from the show. 🎥

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

The May issue of Geology covers topics including kimberlite melts, Australasian tektites, molybdenite spherules, gold deposits, methanogenesis, and enhanced oceanic phosphorus.

One article on Pele's hair has already been written up in the New York Times: geosociety.co/NewYorkTimes

See the whole issue at https://ow.ly/uWAy50Z0moe

05/26/2026

Metals like copper oxidize — reacting with oxygen in the air — but gold doesn’t, thanks to a quick switch in atom arrangement on its surface.

05/08/2026

SHOP CLOSED 5/9
Apologies for any inconvenience, we will back next Saturday!

04/30/2026

A heartfelt 🙏🏽THANK YOU 🙏🏽to the amazing businesses who donated to this year’s “Pick-Your-Prize” raffle for our annual Gem & Mineral Show this weekend!



Your generosity makes the show extra special and supports our Student Scholarship Fund for UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College earth science students.

🎉 Thank you to all who attended, and continue to attend our events! You are helping support the next generation of earth stewards! 🌍
📢Join us Nov. 2026 for our next show at the Live Oak Grange.🗓️

04/26/2026