About us...

The Mineralogical Society of Southern California is dedicated to the dissemination of a general knowledge of the mineralogical and related earth sciences through the study and collecting of mineral specimens. Organized in 1931, it is the oldest mineralogical society in the western United States. 

The MSSC is a scientific non-profit organization that actively supports the Pasadena City College Geology Department, its associated Dana Club, and the Edwin V. Van Amringe Memorial Geology Scholarship Fund. Support is also given to the Los Angeles and San Bernardino County Museums of Natural History.

The MSSC is affiliated with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

Upcoming Meetings

January 2012 Meeting

Annual Banquet

and

Silent Auction

January 21, 2012

Special Guest Speaker

Brendan Laurs

Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 5:30 PM

 

Oak Tree Room

(next to Coco's on Colorado Blvd. and Michelinda Ave.)

1150 W Colorado Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91007

Please RSVP by January 18, 2012

Seats are limited

Festivities begin at the 5:30 with a Social Hour and Silent Auction. Wine and beer will be available from a no host bar. Dinner at 6:30 will be followed immediately by the talk.

Make reservations no later than January 18th by email or phone to Jim Kusley, treasurer@mineralsocal.org or 818.240.7022

The Cost: $35.00 per person including tax and tip. Pay at the door by check or cash.



Wulfenite, Red Cloud mine, La Paz County, Arizona. 
W W Besse Collection, miniature.