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A new book by #BruceCairncross "#Minerals & #gemstones of #Southern Africa" was published recently. This is an invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone interested in earth sciences. ISBN: 9781775847533 RRP: R450,00 ePUB: 9781775847540. Penguin Random

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If you are interested in #Crystals in the #Pretoria (Tshwane) area kindly contact Janet Saad, chairperson of Crystals Rock Club Pretoria, at [email protected]

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#FOSAGAMS Newsletter 1 2022 was distributed.
The #SAGM 53.3 was also distributed. Read Paul Meulenbeld's in-depth article on the #Barberton area. Photos taken by Jacques Hugo on minerals from Namibia. An excellent article written by Esté Shearar on the FOSAGAMS tour to #Namibia

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The #FOSAGAMS #newsletter 3 2021 was distributed this week end. An interesting summary on the southern #Namibian and the northern #Cape tour to be read. full story to appear in the next #SAGM

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Looking for #quartz #crystals? Contact the clubs affiliated to #FOSAGAMS. They are situated in #CapeTown, #Durban, #Pietermaritzburg, #Kimberley, #Witwatersrand, #Pretoria and #Nelspruit

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The #SAGM 53.1 was distributed today. Read on what is going on in #PrinsAlbert; Paul Meulenberg's article: "Rock around...", An up and coming #goldsmith's jewellery pieces; A vertical shaft system

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Congratulations to Bruce Cairncross for his Zoom presentation held yesterday. It was well researched and exquisite minerals were shown.

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The Pietermaritzburg Club decided that due to the current uncertainties regarding the Covid pandemic to cancel the Gemboree 2021 at Clarens. FOSAGAMS salute the club's members for all their hard work to make the Gemboree a success.

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It is with sorrow that FOSAGAMS learned of the death of Harry Smith from Musina. He was a dear friend to all of us. Our condolences to his family. RIP. May you find peace.

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Bruce #Cairncross will be giving a talk on Jan 27 2021 @ 19:00 via #Zoom. The talk will be "Building a Mineral Collection" Building a #mineralcollection requires a knowledge of aesthetics, price, availibility etc. More info to follow Jan 2021

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The Communique IV concerning next year's fun filled long weekend over Easter at Clarens was issued to all the clubs. If you are interested in joining contact the Gemboree team at [email protected] See all of you there!!

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SAGM 52.3 was distributed today. Read about fossils from the Hauff museum; pyrite from the Huanzala mine Peru; crystals in the magma chambers as well as info on the Dominion Reef & Pongola Supergroup. Contact the [email protected]

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Thanks to #BruceCairncross who gave an excellent talk on the #pegmatites of #Namibia yesterday. This was done by a #zoompresentation.

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#BruceCairncross will give a talk on"#Pegmatites of Central #Namibia: overview of #geology #minerals & #gemstones" this will be a #Zoom presentation on Wednesday Sept 30, 2020 @ 19:30. Contact William Black @ [email protected].

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'#SAGM 52.2 will be issued tomorrow Septemer 8. Find out what #granite, #norite and the Union Buildings have in common. Take a journey through SA digging for #quartz. Find out about #linchens. Regulations regarding the #Covid-19 . Regulations regarding '#Drivenmachinery'

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Have a look at #FOSAGAMS facebook page at fosagams safvsemv for interesting articles.

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The #Pietermaritzburg #Gem and #Mineral Club announced that the #Gemboree at #Clarens this coming #Easter weekend will be postponed to Easter 2021. This due to the 21 day lock down announced by #President #Ramaphosa

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#Jewellex #Africa 2020 cancelled, which was scheduled to take place in August.

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#Pretoria #Gem and #Mineral Club's workshop will be closed temporarily until further notice.

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#Gemboree 2020: The #Pietermaritzburg #Gem and #Mineral Club announced that they are proceeding with the Gemboree at #Clarens.