Unearthed: Raw Beauty officially OPEN!

Unearthed: Raw Beauty invites you to step into a world of astonishing beauty as we unveil a never-before-seen collection of Earth's most captivating minerals. Some of these specimens have never been displayed to the public before, and now they are in Los Angeles, to reveal their secrets to you.

This exhibition invites you to look closer at the breathtaking diversity and complexity of the Earth's minerals. We hope to ignite your curiosity, inspire your imagination and encourage you to explore the world of science and discovery.

-Dr. Stuart J. Mills, Chief Curator, Unearthed: Raw Beauty

(excerpt taken from the Welcome message from the companion book, Unearthed Raw Beauty, published by the Gallery of Natural Art and The Arkenstone)

Get your tickets here: nhm.org/nhm-buy-tickets

Get the companion books at Amazon.com

Tom Moore's Online Column Posted!

Tom Moore has another installment of his popular online column about mineral news from the Internet posted if you haven't seen it yet. He scours the Internet and compiles notes on new mineral offerings in one place for your efficient reading - specimen photos included.  Read it by clicking the link below:  

Tom's Online Report #75

Read all previous What's New online columns by clicking below:

https://mineralogicalrecord.com/whats-new 

The Mineralogical Record

at The Mineral City Show,

Tucson 2026

Once again this year, we are in building D, in the gathering area "The Stope": D24-D26.

This is our only and permanent

Tucson Show location

We will be doing the usual: signing up new subscribers, taking renewals and we will have back issues and lots

of books for sale, including the NEW:

IKONS: Mineral Collecting Adventures with

Wayne A. Thompson and Friends

This newest addition to the IKONS series, is NOW available on our website! Please note that Wayne will be available for signing your purchased copy at our booth in Mineral City (The Stope, Bldg D, 24-26) on Sunday afternoon, February 8th at 3 p.m.). We will have books available for purchase.

IKONS: Mineral Adventures Wayne Thompson and Friends in the Bookstore

Other Tucson Events!

Come Celebrate the Life of "Gentleman" Jack Halpern!

The mineral world lost a legend with the recent passing of "Gentleman Jack" at the age of 105 (and a half!). Jack inspired and motivated so many of us in the community, with his mentorship and friendships.  

Whether you consider yourself a friend or an admirer, come join Jack's family to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 31, 4:30-7PM at the patio entrance to La Fuente on Lester St. off Oracle - look for The Arkenstone's big pink mural - in the MineralCity complex.

We still have books on sale!

Browse the entire bookstore here!

See you soon and Best of health to all,

Wendell Wilson 

and The Mineralogical Record Staff: 

Tom Gressman 

Tom Moore

Chris Stefano

Christi Cramer

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