Minerals, fossils, and much more are on display.
There are special lectures and seminars for those who want to learn even more.
Gems, minerals, rocks, crystals, fossils — you name it! They’re on display here, and the come from all over the world. @kgun9 #GemShow pic.twitter.com/13xRVpMlht
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowTV) February 8, 2018
Minerals have now become more popular than gemstones, and dealers say it's changing the way natural materials are mined.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show opens to the public Thursday at 10 a.m.
People are really fascinated by this one...I’m told this piece is worth just under $20 MILLION. This comes from Brazil. @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/DN26DSS7Fv
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowTV) February 8, 2018
There are more than 250 retail dealers in the Tucson Convention Center, but there are also museum exhibitors showing off historical collections.
Priceless minerals and gems on display at the #Tucson Gem and Mineral show open TODAY!! Doors open at 10am! More on @kgun9 at 6am! pic.twitter.com/uYvp5UouKT
— Alexa Liacko (@AlexaLiacko) February 8, 2018
Children under 14 are free, and there are special events for kids throughout the weekend.
Look at these! Without fluorescent light, they are just “Plain FLR’s (funny looking rocks). But shine the right light? It’s magical! @kgun9 #GemShow pic.twitter.com/D2x7XJe6Bh
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowTV) February 8, 2018
Doors open every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
You can find a coupon for discount tickets here.
