Minerals of NY State [F-15-36]
| Presenter: | George Robinson |
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| Location: | SLU: Brown 141-142 |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Fri 3:00 PM 10/30 |
| Status: | CANCELLED |
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This presentation will give you an overview of the geology, history and mineralogy of the most significant New York State mineral localities, as well as a look at the species they have produced. Special attention will be given to describing the minerals and species produced in St. Lawrence County.
George Robinson has been a collector of NY state minerals for over 50 years. He is presently a Research Associate in the Department of Geology at SLU and is also affiliated with the New York State Museum. Previously, George was a Senior Collections Specialist with the Canadian Museum of Nature (14 years), and a mineral museum Curator and Professor of Mineralogy at Michigan Technological University (17 years). He has a BA in Geological Sciences from SUNY Potsdam, and a PhD in Geological Sciences from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario. His scientific work has been widely published. George is a recipient of a Carnegie Medal, and even has a mineral species named in his honor.
NOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring any specimens they may have for identification.
Cap: 30