Carson City's Geology Club host rock, mineral and fossil sale Friday; funds go toward scholarships
The public can start or grow a geology collection during the WNC Geology Club's sixth annual Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale that runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 in Room 322 of the Bristlecone Building on the Carson City campus.
Plan to come early for the best selection.
“We have rock, mineral, fossil, gem and shell specimens from all over the world,” said WNC Professor Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, club adviser, who estimates that more than 1,000 samples will be part of the sale.
New this year are beautiful selenite crystals, as well as showy copper ore from Nevada.
According to Dr. Kortemeier, “Geology samples make great Christmas gifts for kids and adults alike. And these beautiful samples need homes for the holidays.”
Kortemeier said the sale is important to the club to help establish an endowed scholarship for students interested in the geosciences.