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The Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough (GMCS) is a hobby club founded in 1963 and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1997. Our aims, objectives and purpose are to:
* Encourage and promote all aspects of the hobby of collecting and studying rocks, minerals and fossils and of pursuing all types of lapidary work.
* Provide a forum for the free exchange of information and ideas regarding the hobby.
* Conserve natural resources.
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OUR MAY MEETING
Gems and Minerals in Russia The May Meeting of the Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough will be held on May 2nd at the Knox United Church Meeting, 2569 Midland…
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Our Next Meeting Moon Rocks and Planetary Geology
Next Meeting-Moon Rocks and Planetary Geology: Carmen Marra April 4th at 8:00 pm They say the best geologist is the one who has seen the most rocks. But what happens…
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Friends of Paleontology At The ROM
Friends of Paleontology Those who love fossils will be happy to know that the Royal Ontario Museum has a new Friends of Paleontology Program. “The Friends of Palaeontology offers an…
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Museum Sperrylites Found in Sudbury
A New Find Of Sperrylite Mineral Collectors are excited about the new find of sperrylites in the Sudbury area. The sperrylites were found in the Broken Hammer deposit in Val…
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A Field Trip For Herkimer Diamonds
During the Victoria Day weekend in May 2012, the Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough will be participating in a field trip to Herkimer New York to collect Herkimer diamonds. …
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Sand Collecting
There are many aspects to this hobby, one of which is collecting sand. Sand collecting is by no means a new hobby. People have been collecting for many years. Anyone …
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A Look Behind The Scenes: Photographs of Museum and Private Collections
Mineral Photography The Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough is pleased to announce that Michael Bainbridge, a well known photographer, and mineral collector will be the guest speaker at our annual…
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Growing Crystals
Growing Crystals: by Derek Leung Introduction My dad and I have been growing crystals since I was around 8. Joining both the Young Toronto Mineralogists Club and the Gem and…
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Wirewrapping Jewellery Workshops-Our Fall and Winter Program
Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough Wirewrapping Workshops Fall and Winter 2011-12 2011 Oct 23 : Wrapped Irregular Shaped Pendant: by Karen Lechner Nov 27: Copper Foil Technique for a Pendant: by Elfi Berndl…
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Steedeite: A New Mineral Our February Meeting
Steedeite: A New Mineral. Most avid mineral collectors would love to find a new mineral and have it named after them. While difficult, it can still be done. Tony Steede…
