Wisconsin Geological Society
Junior Rockhounds
Junior Rockhounds February 13th Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM We
will be discussing birthstones both modern and
traiditional.
Next Meeting of WGS Monday, February 13th, 2012. 7:00
Business meeting. 7:30PM Program: Christy Barszewski,
WGS Scholarship recipient, presents research on microscopic
scale deformation from a glacial diacmictite.
We meet at: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, (South end,
Hall, downstairs), 1212 So. 117Th St., West Allis, WI, 53214
Scholarships: WGS awards scholarships annually to
UW-Milwaukee geo-science students. Donations are tax
deductible.
Wisconsin State Rock
Red granite became the state rock in 1971. Granite is an igneous rock made up of a variety of minerals -- typically quartz, feldspar, mica, and hornblende. Granite is commonly used as a building and decorative stone. The Kenosha Gem and Mineral Society proposed red granite as a state symbol to help promote awareness of Wisconsin's geology. It was selected because of its abundance, uniqueness, economic value, historical significance, and because it is native to our state.
Tips for collecting
- Respect private and public property.
- Always get permission when collecting on private land.
- Follow current government regulations when collecting on public land.
- Before collecting make sure you find out any restrictions for the type of collecting that you can do ( surface only, hand equipment, etc. ) and any limitations of quantities.
- Leave the area in the same or better condition than you found it in when you arrived.