MICROMOUNTERS of NEW ENGLAND

Palermoite

Strunzite

With heavy heart we must forward on to you the sad information regarding the sudden passing of Merrie Porro.

Merrie's active involvement in the Micromounters since I've been a member was almost that of  den mother. She loved minerals, she knew so much about micromounting, she never failed to cook up some very tasty dessert for the meeting even though, invariably, she was at the North Shore meeting the night before.

I know I speak for all our members when I say we will miss her very much.

The 2008 Annual Mini-Symposium was a great day consisting of three presentations by Bill Henderson, super deals at the sales tables and some great items on the silent auction tables. See photo album of the event here.

2007 President Michael Swanson presents Bill Henderson with a club plaque denoting Bill as a lifetime member, recognizing his significant contributions not only to our club since it's inception, but to the world of Geology and Scientific study as well. See larger image

The Micromounters of New England was organized on November 8, 1966 for the purpose of promoting the study of minerals that require a microscope. Read A Brief History by Janet Cares. As the name implies, we are unique, different from other mineral clubs, and try to emphasize this difference. We try to keep dues and other expenses to a minimum in order that everyone may participate. See Thoughts on Micromounting by Pat Barker.

Milarite, Gov't Pit, Specimen and Photo: Scott Whittemore

Norm Biggart Photo Gallery

Thank you to the dealers who donated to the 2008 Symposium silent auction:

Sauktown Minerals
Visit Jim Daly’s website http://www.sauktown.com/ to find a wide selection of micros, both mounted and unmounted.

ConnRox Minerals
ConnRox Minerals is devoted to supplying the mineral community with quality specimens at reasonable prices. We deal primarily in crystal specimens, loose or in matrix. http://www.connroxminerals.com/

Dick and Diana Weinrich
Latest Updates: Excellent items from the Viburnum Trend and worldwide localities

We rely on our members to volunteer their time and expertise to help keep the club running smoothly. In return members get desirable giveaways at each meeting, and exchange specimens or information with others, often obtaining help in identification of unknowns.

In May, members have the opportunity to hear a prominent speaker on a topic of value to micromounters, and may purchase good specimens at bargain prices. We try to keep dues and other expenses to a minimum in order that everyone may participate. See Thoughts on Micromounting by Pat Barker

The Micromounters of New England was organized on November 8, 1966 for the purpose of promoting the study of minerals that require a microscope. Read A Brief History by Janet Cares.

As the name implies, we are unique, different from other mineral clubs, and try to emphasize this difference. Most of, but not all of, our members already have a basic knowledge of minerals and usually are members of one or more unspecialized mineral clubs. We try to restrict our programs, publish articles, and notices of other events to items relating to micromounting and to localities in or adjacent to New England. Occasionally we include classic micromounting localities such as Franklin, NJ; Tiptop Mine, SD; or Hagendorf, Germany preferably with MINERALOGY SIMILAR TO LOCAL MICROMOUNTING LOCALITIES.

Palermo Mine Photo Album 1
Palermo Mine Photo Album 2
Palermo Mine Photo Album 3

View our catalog of photo albums

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All photos © 2008-2009 courtesy of
Jim Nizamoff or the
Micromounters of New England