NEWS
Field trip schedule has been updated; view it (here.)
FEATURED MINERAL: SILICA
  
Silica is silicon dioxide (SiO2) and it can be found in a variety of habits such as crystalline quartz (left), cryptocrystalline chalcedony (center), and hydrated amorphous opal (right). It is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's crust after feldspar. All can be found in our California deserts, quite often on Searcher field trips. The above photographs were taken with a digital camera through the eyepiece of a 10x microscope.
INFO
We are one of the largest, most progressive
rockhound clubs in Southern California and perhaps the whole country. We typically
have 150-225 members join/rejoin every year to share in the rockhound
experience. We are a 501(c)(3) organization which means we are tax exempt due
to our educational status. Our members volunteer at the Long Beach VA
Hospital and teach veterans new and marketable lapidary and jewelrymaking
skills, teach classes at local schools, and host demonstrations available for
the public to see every week of the year.
We have monthly meetings, silent auctions, door prizes, field trips,
workshops, rockswaps and educational programs from guest speakers from within
and outside of the club. Some of the past programs have included
presentations on petrified wood, coining, cutting fire agate, casting,
silversmithing, wirewrapping, gold panning, Topaz Mtn, The Oceanview Mine,
pegmatite minerals, Owens Valley minerals, field trips, videos related to the
hobby, geology, and much more.
Please feel free to join us at an upcoming meeting or event. Click the link
to the left to get directions to our General Meetings which are held the 2nd
Tuesday of each month.
JOIN
To become a member visit the Membership page here or download the Membership form by clicking here.
ANNUAL GEM SHOW
To download our 2012 Show Flyer click here.
CONTACT
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