About

“Friends of Mineralogy of New Jersey is the NJ Chapter of the national Friends of Mineralogy organization whose objective is to promote, support, protect, and expand the collecting of mineral specimens, while furthering the recognition of the scientific, economic, and aesthetic value of minerals and mineral collecting.”

Club Meetings

Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at 37 Vanderburg in Marlboro.

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Field Trips

Field trips are for club members only. We go on several trips a year in surrounding states. Be sure to join so you don't miss out

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Rock Shows

There are a number of rock shows in the area. Check back regularly to stay up to date with upcoming shows

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Past Events

Oct 26, 2024

Ultraviolation

ULTRAVIOLATION is the ULTIMATE annual show for the fluorescent mineral enthusiast, whether a novice or serious collector. The show features many of the world’s premier fluorescent mineral COLLECTORS AND DEALERS who strive each year to bring the biggest, brightest and best fluorescent minerals to satisfy the insatiable cravings of the fluorescent collector. ULTRAVIOLATION highlights fluorescent minerals exclusively and is the next best thing to night collecting. Free admission and a fluorescent mineral specimen for each junior mineralogist 12 years and younger when accompanied by an adult.

Oct 26, 2024

Herkimer Mountain - Herkimer Diamond / Quartz Digging

Type of trip:  Herkimer Diamond / quartz digging

Dates:  Sat May 4 and Sun May 5 (dig mid morning till dark, both days)

Times:  all day each day (exacts will be on Flyer)

Location:  Area 55 site property in Mohawk, NY (more details will be in Flyer)

Attendance:  60 people total MAX. (NoJMS and FM-NJ)

Ages allowed:  8 y.o. and up; kids 13 y.o. and under must ALWAYS be in close contact with and supervised by parents

FEES:  $100 per day, kids 8-15yo - $50 per day

 

*** CASH ONLY, PAY THE DAY OF ***

BRING YOUR OWN FOOD / DRINKS - NO FOOD PROVIDED (will be reminder in Flyer)

Ledge / tailings / easy digging all available.

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Geology365

Geology365 is a FREE to use collection and club management software.
As an individual, you can catalog your collection as well as design and print custom labels.
As a club, you can manage your club activities (meetings, field trips, and rock shows), membership, and host your website (this site is a Geology365.com site). create your free account

Associations

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies American Geosciences Institute Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies Mineralogical Association of Canada Mineralogical Society of America