The Tucson Gem and Mineral show has begin this week. Many consider it one of the premier gem shows in the US as it is the largest gem and mineral show. The show is open to the public if you want to check it out. There will be extraordinary minerals on show as well as gems, fossils, lapidary and jewelry exhibits. The exhibit will also let viewers see a few private and museum collections from around the world.
There will also be some lectures and seminars from leading specialists in their respective fields. Also going on will be a silent auction, live auction, awards ceremony and a photo-slide competition.
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