Are you a rock hound? Do you find it impossible to walk through a field without picking up an interesting rock? Do you appreciate the beauty of gems, polished stones, and mineral specimens? If so, this club may be the perfect place for you.
Perhaps you're a geology student, fascinated by the processes that shape our planet and eager to learn more about Earth science. You'll find a home here as well.
Our club welcomes people from all walks of life and with a wide range of interests. Some members are passionate collectors. Others are skilled lapidary artists who cut and polish stones for jewelry. We also have talented silversmiths and wire wrappers who create unique settings for finished stones. Some members simply enjoy sharing the experience with a spouse, child, parent, or friend.
What unites us is a shared appreciation for rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and the natural wonders of the Earth. Whether you are an experienced collector, a dedicated artisan, a student, or someone just beginning to explore the hobby, you'll find friendship, knowledge, and encouragement here.
Our club is truly a unique place to belong. While we may occasionally have different opinions, we are brought together by a common passion for rock hounding, lapidary arts, and the study of Earth science. We invite you to join us and discover the excitement of learning, collecting, creating, and sharing with fellow enthusiasts.
Do you love to learn and share your knowledge?
The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society was formed in 1958 by a group of rock hounds that wanted to encourage the study of rocks, minerals, fossils, and other geological materials and by meeting with others with the same interests learn more themselves. Come to a meeting and see what we can accomplish together in a member-driven sharing experience!
The purpose of this Society shall be:
- To bring about a closer association of those persons interested in the earth sciences and lapidary arts.
- To increase, document and disseminate knowledge about geological materials including rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, historic and modern cultural lithic artifacts.
- To encourage the study, collecting and display of rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, artifacts, and the performance of lapidary and jewelry arts.
- To provide guidance, education and information; share ideas and techniques; and assist in the development and refinement of skills through the combined resources, knowledge and experience of the Society’s Members.
- To conduct appropriate meetings and field trips.
- To sponsor public shows, displays and educational programs.
- To publish a Society Newsletter each month.
- The LGMS is a 501(c)3 Educational Organization.