About the EFMLS The Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. was organized in 1950 to bring about a closer association of clubs and societies devoted to the study of the earth sciences and the practice of the lapidary arts and related crafts in the eastern … [Read more...]

We provide science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Our scientists develop new methods … [Read more...]

The American Geosciences Institute represents and serves the geoscience community by providing collaborative leadership and information to connect Earth, science, and people. Source: American Geosciences Institute … [Read more...]

Society for the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, and petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and the arts. Source: Mineralogical Society of America - Mineralogy, Petrology and Crystallography … [Read more...]

Welcome to the Home Page of American Federation of Mineralogical Societies A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL FEDERATION OF SEVEN SIMILAR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF GEM, MINERAL AND LAPIDARY SOCIETIES. Founded in 1947   Welcome to the AFMS web site . . . .  AFMS Purpose … [Read more...]