About the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club
In the lapidary room, members cut and polish stones.
History
Founded in 1947, the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, to educate and inspire interest in earth sciences and lapidary arts. The primary purpose of this organization is to collect and identify rocks, gems and minerals.
Durango is an area that is rich in geologic diversity, and has a colorful history that includes mining, smelting, natural gas exploration, among others, all of which has a foundation of prospecting, collecting and identifying rocks. The club provides a great opportunity to learn about the geology of the area, explore earth science, and lapidary arts.
Activities
The club has a fully equipped workshop where members can cut and polish their own specimens. Check the times for Open Shop. During Open Shop Members can use the club library to identify rocks, cut rock slabs and polish lapidary specimens, use the metal-smithing tools to produce jewelry. The club has members of varied knowledge and experience, so it is place where techniques and tips are shared. Check our calendar for classes that are offered in jewelry arts, lapidary arts, and metal-smithing.
Founded in 1947, the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, to educate and inspire interest in earth sciences and lapidary arts. The primary purpose of this organization is to collect and identify rocks, gems and minerals.
Durango is an area that is rich in geologic diversity, and has a colorful history that includes mining, smelting, natural gas exploration, among others, all of which has a foundation of prospecting, collecting and identifying rocks. The club provides a great opportunity to learn about the geology of the area, explore earth science, and lapidary arts.
Activities
The club has a fully equipped workshop where members can cut and polish their own specimens. Check the times for Open Shop. During Open Shop Members can use the club library to identify rocks, cut rock slabs and polish lapidary specimens, use the metal-smithing tools to produce jewelry. The club has members of varied knowledge and experience, so it is place where techniques and tips are shared. Check our calendar for classes that are offered in jewelry arts, lapidary arts, and metal-smithing.