Mineralogical Society of Arizona (MSA)

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33rd Annual 

Minerals of Arizona Symposium

By Flagg Mineral Foundation

Theme: Carbonates

Saturday, March 28, 2026

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Southeast Regional Library

775 N. Greenfield Road

Gilbert, Arizona

2026 SPEAKERS & TOPICS

Anna Domitrovic – Uncommon Calcite Crystallization

Paul Harter – Arizona Calcites

David Joyce – Titanium Minerals in the area of the Santo Nino Mine - Washington Camp, AZ

Stan Celestian – The science of carbonates

Brian Beck – Bacterial aragonite

Chuck Hauser – Calcite Twins

Phil Richardson – Utah calcite

Hannah Brodhagen – Rhodochrosite

Les Presmyk – Arizona’s State Mine Inspector

Jan Rasmussen – Pinal County

The 2026 symposium marks the 33rd anniversary of this event! The symposium will have a one-day format (8AM to 5PM) and will include mineral sales, lectures, and a variety of other mineral related events. 

There will be several dealers attending with a large variety of specimens available. 

Wayne Thompson, author of Mineral IKONS, will be on hand to sell copies of his (and friends) books. He is expected to be there at lunchtime and possibly for the afternoon break. If you purchased one of the IKONS books, bring them; if you haven't, get the latest IKONS publication at the symposium.  He and Les Presmyk will do book signings.

Payment can be made via two methods:

1.  Zelle to 602-370-0639

2. Check payable to Flagg Mineral Foundation and mailed to:

Flagg Mineral Foundation

P.O. Box 41834

Mesa, AZ 85274

For more information:

flaggmineralfoundation.org