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TGMS General Meeting - Janaury 26, 2026

  • Tucson Gem and Mineral Society 3727 E Blacklidge Dr Tucson, AZ, 85716 United States (map)

PLACE: 3727 E. Blacklidge Drive
TIME:  7:00 p.m. – Tucson, Arizona Time
WHEN: Monday, Janaury 26, 2026
SPEAKER:  John Cornish

LECTURE:  "Down and Dirty, Mining Tasmania's Adelaide Mine with New Mining Video and Photographs!" -  Documents his mining activities collecting the monstrous Red River Pocket (approx. 35 x 40 feet) over a three year period. The talk will share the story of his adventures there recovering world-class, neon-orange, Crocoite crystal plates, some the largest ever recovered, up to 5-feet across (just wait until you see the included video detailing the extraction of one of these huge, fragile, crystal specimens)!

As an added Bonus, and never seen previously, he will have new photos and videos capturing some of the mining adventures he had this last year in 2025.

All TGMS Members and Guests (invite a friend) are welcome to attend.

TGMS Members can join via ZOOM by using the TGMS “HUB.” Non TGMS members, if you would like to attend via ZOOM, please contact the TGMS Office, 520-322-5773 or tgms@tgms.org and ask for the link to be sent to you.

Earlier Event: January 20
TGMS Ed. Class - January 20, 2026