Friends of Mineralogy Colorado Chapter: Location & Details

The Friends of Mineralogy (FM) Colorado Chapter is based in Golden, a historic mining town at the gateway to the Rockies.

Address

2001 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401-9990

About the Chapter

• Parent Org: Friends of Mineralogy (national), affiliated with Mineralogical Society of America
• Mission: Promote mineralogy, collecting, education, and conservation
• Activities: Monthly meetings (lectures, swaps), field trips (active mines, tailings, pegmatites), annual show, newsletter The Colorado Mineralogist
• Meeting Spot: Often at Colorado School of Mines (Geology Museum) or Golden Community Center

Why Golden?

• Colorado School of Mines — world-class mineralogy/geology programs
• Geology Museum — 2,000+ specimens on display (including Sweet Home rhodochrosite)
• Historic mining districts nearby: Central City, Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Alma
• Access to Front Range pegmatites (topaz, amazonite, smoky quartz)

Getting Involved

• Visitors welcome at meetings (check FM Colorado website for schedule)
• Membership: ~$20/yr individual; includes national journal Rocks & Minerals
• Field trips require liability waiver; 4WD often needed

Whether you're a micromounter, crystal hunter, or just rock-curious, the FM Colorado Chapter in Golden is your portal to the Centennial State's mineral wealth.