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News and CommentsParents frequently ask how they can encourage their children's emerging interest in minerals. My first recommendation is to join the local mineral club. There are mineral clubs in almost every large city, within a short drive of the majority of the population. They offer monthly lectures, field trips, and newsletter for a modest membership fee. (Sadly most adult collectors do not join their local mineral club. Of the 3000 mineral collectors in the greater New York area, fewer than 500 are in a mineral club.) So here is my list of activities to encourage the hobby of mineral collecting:
Almost every serious mineral collector I know started collecting minerals as a child. During high school and college years mineral collecting gets sidelined. But as adults they return to the joy of collecting minerals, usually once they are independently mobile (their own car) and have fewer demands on their time (no school). Start your children early and the hobby will stick with them. They are the future of our hobby. John Betts, 6/28/2022
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Customer Feedback:"Hi John, I received the fluorites today! I just wanted to reach out and thank you sooo much for amazing service, quality and price. I was blown away at the Elmwood specimen! Absolutely rich in color and condition is 100! The size of Minerva fluorite is amazing, the condition, color, zoning (which surprised me when backlit) is so nice!! I'm so please to add these to my collection! Thank you so much John!" Jon W. "On 7th December we ordered a Fluorite Crystal from you. It arrived at our address in the UK today, less than one week ago. That is amazing service and the crystal itself is magnificent. Thank you so much" Michele and Stuart Click here to see other comments about this site by customers. Also add your feedback...
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