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The Rochester Mineralogical Symposium (RMS) was a prominent event in specimen mineralogy for over five decades, featuring talks, technical sessions, publications, exhibits, and auctions that advanced the field. The symposium aimed to bring together collectors, curators, dealers, and professionals to share knowledge and promote mineral conservation and education. In 2011, the RMS was honored with the Carnegie Mineralogical Award for its significant contributions to mineralogy, preservation, conservation, and education. The legacy of the RMS endures through the relationships and collaborations it cultivated within the mineral community. [Extracted from the article]

This document is an autobiographical account by Dr. Steven C. Chamberlain, a mineral collector, about his experiences collecting minerals in New York State. He discusses his early experiences with rock collecting and his passion for mineral collecting, which led him to build a collection of almost 35,000 specimens. Dr. Chamberlain describes his interactions with other collectors and dealers, as well as his collaboration with experts on minerals in northern New York. He also emphasizes the scientific and historical value of his collection and the importance of cataloging and documenting specimens. Ultimately, Dr. Chamberlain donated his collection to the New York State Museum. [Extracted from the article]

The obituary in "Rocks & Minerals" pays tribute to the life and contributions of Dr. George Willard Robinson (1946–2024), a respected figure in the field of mineralogy. Dr. Robinson's extensive career spanned from being a field collector to a curator at various institutions, where he amassed a wealth of knowledge in mineralogy and crystallography. His significant publications, contributions to museum exhibits, and professional service have left a lasting impact on the field. Dr. Robinson's legacy is honored through various accolades and the dedication of the George W. Robinson Mineralogy Laboratory. [Extracted from the article]

In 1991 a sphalerite mining operation near Balmat, New York, encountered an altered area containing cubic to tetrahexahedral magnetite crystals in halite-filled veins. The large, lustrous, morphologically unique magnetite crystals [...]

The first part of the document announces an open house event at the Mines Museum of Earth Science in Golden, Colorado, which will take place in conjunction with the Hard Rock Summit and Denver Gem & Mineral Show. The event will feature a meteorite exhibit and new acquisitions, and attendees can enjoy appetizers, dessert, and a cash bar. The second part of the document promotes the availability of a new publication called "New York State: A Topographic Mineralogy," which can be downloaded for free. The publication provides information on localities and minerals in each county, including GPS coordinates and references. The third part of the document is a letter to the editor in response to an article about displaying mineral collections. The author agrees with the importance of tactile engagement with mineral specimens and suggests that collectors can still offer this experience by sharing their collections directly with visitors. [Extracted from the article]