What's New Minerals

摘要

When the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society staged its first Tucson show in early February 1955, there was only what is now known as the "Main Show" for visitors to look forward to. Gradually, over the years, the larger Tucson Phenomenon has evolved, as a gallimaufry of satellite shows and events has grown up all around town, particularly on the west side. Thus monotony has been prevented and variety spawned. Every year there's something different about the hotel shows and other highlights surrounding the central event (now the climax of the entire commotion) at the Tucson Convention Center. Regular pilgrims will also mark personal switchpoints: I for example have been making it to the show since 1992, but 2007 was the first year in which both of my non-mineralogical children (now non-mineralogical young adults) were present at showtime. One hectic day, I was able to give them a general tour which I think they enjoyed, though it's hard sometimes to interpret ironic eye-rolling and mock-jocular commentary.