The 57th Annual Columbia Gem & Mineral Show will be at the Jamil Temple!

Geodes, Salted Mine, Grab Bags

CGMS will have geodes for sale at the show entrance. We will let you select and we will cut the geode for you. Geodes may contain quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, calcite.  (No one knows what may be hidden inside!)

We have a salted mine where children can "dig" for crystal, fossil, rock and mineral treasures.

Grab bags for $2, $5 and $10 contain a wide variety of minerals and fossils that club members have collected on our field trips and at shows.  You may find mineral specimens, polished minerals, small shark’s teeth and other fossils in your bag.

Dealers:

The Show will have many vendors selling an enormous variety of mineral specimens, rough and cut gemstones, beads, fossils, unique jewelry and lapidary supplies.  Amber, jade, turquoise and precious gemstones are among the items for sale. Some jewelers can complete special orders.

Display Cases and Demonstrations:

CGMS will have demonstrations of gemstone faceting, jewelry making and  flint knapping.  There will be educational display cases to showcase member's collections, the SC State Gemstone (amethyst) and the SC State Stone (blue granite).

Cost:

Adults: $7

Children 12 and Under: Free

All Military and Dependents Free with ID