Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Denver Mineral Show, 2012

First Denver Mineral Show for myself! Of course, the Natural History Museum of LA County was represented for years and years before, but it was my first experience there... and I had a blast. Great minerals, great people! So, here is an overlook of my stay in Denver.

Just before the opening of the Denver show, the Colorado School of Mine Geology Museum had an opening party. The new exhibit looked great, with a lot of specimens on loan or recently donated. A lot of information about the local geology and mineralogy, but also some displays of minerals of around the world. If you have the opportunity, don't miss it next time you stop in Denver!
 An example of local geology and mineral display.
 A big crowd to begin with, I had to wait until it cleared out to take some pics!
 
 "Priming Dynamite" by Charles Crow in 1970, depicting the work of the miners in Colorado.
 
 A perfect day in Denver never ends without some good food! Rick is not eating a rock here, but a delicious steak, while I am looking forward to eating some delicious duck!
 Click to read more about our Copper exhibit!