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Micromineralogist of the National Capital Area (MNCA)

jim kostka, Neighbor

 

Calling all Rock Hounds!

MINERAL CLUB MEETING

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Micro-Mineralogy / Micromounting

Micromineralogist of the National Capital Area (MNCA)

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This mineral club likes to look at small micro-minerals.  Having a microscope is helpful - but you really only need a magnifying glass or hand lens / loupe to start - and your whole collection can fit under your bed !

 What is Micromounting?

A Micromount is any crystals that requires some

degree of magnification in order to view it properly…

MNCA Meetings 4th Wednesday of each month

7:45 pm at Long Branch Nature Center

625 Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA, 22204

(except July and August - and December is a joint Holiday Party)

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