Welcome to the AGMS

 

 

 

Motto: Each one – Teach one
Spinel twinned fluorite on muscovite, Pakistan.

Gems

 

 

 

Mineral crystal or organic materials that are not minerals, which, when cut and polished, are used to make jewelry or other adornments.


Minerals

 

 

 

Naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, with an ordered internal structure, and a definite chemical composition.

Rock Hounding

 

 

 

The study and hobby of collecting rocks, minerals, or fossil specimens from the natural environment.

 

Lapidary

 

 

 

Cutting, polishing or engraving stones and gems.

 

Metal Smithing - Jewelry Making

 

 

 

The use of materials such as metal, clay, wire, beads, and glass for crafting necklaces, pendants, bracelets or rings.

 

Rock Collection Sale

Mac and Fran Ellis

Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27
10am-4pm

347 Old Firetower Rd
Bastrop, TX  78602

CASH or CHECK ONLY

Rough Material, Slabs, Turquoise, Arrowheads and Spear Points (Mac knapped), Petrified Wood (some very large pieces) and Much, Much More!

Parking: There is very limited parking at the house, Please park on Old Firetower Road and walk down the driveway to the house. You will be able to drive down later to load large purchases.

Gem Capers 2025

The Austin Gem & Mineral Society (AGMS) is thrilled to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, marking three-quarters of a century dedicated to the education, appreciation, and preservation of the earth sciences. To honor this milestone, the Society proudly announces its Diamond Jubilee—a radiant theme that will headline this year’s Gem Capers show, taking place October 17–19 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas.

Southern Central Federation of Mineral Societies

Annual Meeting

October 18th

Palmer Events Center, Austin
Editor’s Breakfast • SCFMS Annual Meeting • Awards Dinner
Tickets On Sale

Exhibitor’s Registration Now Open

General Meeting 4th Thursday each month

The general public is invited to visit AGMS General Meetings in person or on ZOOM.  Meetings are held at our clubhouse at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin beginning at 7:pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. If you have a question regarding an upcoming meeting, click here.

Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom video conferencing. All are welcome to attend our meetings.

Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 846 9807 8278
Passcode: 4XpHpR
 
NOTICE: Currently,  we meet in-person with mask wearing as a personal option. We will continue to offer Zoom video conferencing to members and guests.

Upcoming Classes

AGMS Calendar

Board Meetings:

First Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Jan – Nov.
No meeting in Dec. Nov meeting is budget planning.

Club Meetings (Open to the Public):

4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Jan – Oct.

Open Workshop:

Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8:30pm.
3rd Saturday 10 am – 2 pm (times subject to change)

Min SIG:

2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm.

Lap SIG:

3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm.

Show Committee:

2nd Thursdays, 7-9pm.

Paleo Club

3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM.

Congratulations to the 2025 Officers and Board Members

Officers:

 
President: John Connors
VP1: Michael Egger
VP2: Mark Barber
Secretary: Jan Ozias
Treasurer: James Mercier

Directors:

Jeff Greinert  
Earnest Carter  
Rob Lee King  
Michael Burns  
Marilyn Gilbreath  
James (Jim) Koen  

LEADS for Standing Committees & Special Interest Groups

Building: Michael Egger
Bylaws & Operating Procedures: Jan Ozias
Community Outreach: Doretta Conrad
Curator:
Barbara Liebman
Education:
John Connors
Field Trips: Ron Carman
Gem Capers: Laird Fowler
Historian: Vacant
Hospitality: Ginger Batson
Liaison with Regional (SCFMS) and National (AFMS) Federations: RonCarman
Library: Laird Fowler
Membership: Jim Koen
MinSIG: Laird Fowler
LapSIG:
Ron Patillo
Programs: Mark Barber
Webmaster:
James Michener
Workshop: Gef Fisher
Youth Programs: Lorraine Chammah

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society welcomes you to join us!

Membership Benefits

  • Connection and networking with other rock hounds, mineral collectors, geological experts, jewelry artists, gem and mineral professionals and experts, gem and mineral vendors, educators, and a plethora of rock related subject matter experts in a wide variety of gem and mineral related topics.
  • General club meetings offer speakers and presentations on a wide variety of gem and mineral topics.
  • Access to our website membership portal includes access to member blogs, member specific announcements, posts on member boards, SIG meetings/topics and online discussions (Special Interest Groups: Min Sig, Paleo SIG, Silversmithing SIG, Jewelry SIG, Lapidary Sig, Faceting SIG)
  • Access to clubhouse resources includes: large meeting room, lapidary/cabbing workshop, faceting workshop, slab shack saws, extensive resource library, and display exhibits of gems and minerals
  • Annual events and activities include: Gem Capers (annual gem and mineral show held at the Austin Palmer Event Center), Swap Meet, Club Auction, Holiday Party
  • Classes: Cabbing, Faceting, Silversmithing, Slab Saw, other classes are offered as needs and instructors are identified
  • Field trips and rock hunts for members only

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Federation and Club Resources

Visit these other websites for related information on gems and minerals, activities, learning opportunities, and more.

Federation of Mineral Societies

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society is part of SCFMS (The South Central Federation of Mineral Societies). SCFMS is one of seven different regional federations in the US that are members of the AFMS (American Federation of Mineralogical Societies).

Please note that these links are third party websites that are not maintained by AGMS. AGMS is not responsible for materials found on these sites. Please use caution when visiting an unfamiliar site.