Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026#minsoc150 in network form!!!😀 Robert Hazen’s work applied to the Society 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026#minsoc150 and a very warm poster session after the flash talks. 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026#minmag150 flash poster presentation. 30 s from 32 people. 😀 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026#minsoc150. Laponite invented by Barbara Neumann - talk by K Shafran 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026#minsoc150 Banquet dinner. Great to see so many colleagues in mineralogy 082
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#minsoc150 Fascinating talk on jagoite and friisite by Fernando Cámara, two minerals from Långban that are different because of their TOT layers 020
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#minsoc150 The Special Collection (Vol. 1) June issue is out 🤩 ALL papers are available to read here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal... See the call for papers to submit to the second 150 volumecambridge.orgLatest issue | Mineralogical Magazine | Cambridge CoreMineralogical Magazine 032
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#minsoc. Great review of 150 years of tourmaline by Darrell Henry. "more like a medieval doctor's prescription than the making of a respectable mineral" - Ruskin on tourmaline when its complex formula started to become clearer 011
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#minsoc150 collections are important and future mineralogists are essential for their future. Talk by Mike Rumsey @nhm-london.bsky.social 062
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026#MinSoc150 Catch up with Editors and colleagues before the talks start on Tuesday 041
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026#minsoc150 Tuesday 23rd at our conference. 'Max Hey medallist' Lin Ma will be presenting on Seeing Mineral Reactions in 4D: Imaging Dynamic Subsurface Processes from Micro- to Nano-scale minsoc-150.org/programme/minsoc-150.orgProgramme – Mineralogical Society at 150: Past Discoveries and Future Frontiers 000
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandMuseum of Natural History, University of Oxford @morethanadodo.bsky.social · 17/06/202634: Critical Raw Materials opens today! This temporary exhibition is free! At a time of rising geopolitical tensions and growing competition over the resources needed for clean energy, modern technology and defence, there has never been a more timely moment to shine a spotlight on them. 1158
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandEuropean Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 18/06/2026🚨 #JobAlert #EGU is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Editorial Manager, based in the Executive Office in Munich, Germany. 📅 Start date: Summer 2026 👉 Learn more and Apply NOW: egu.eu/1UAC02 📷: Ping Zhao on imaggeo.egu.eu 059
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026#minsoc150 #minermag - find firstview copies of the Special 150 collection online. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Read the history and future of the #MinCup doi.org/10.1180/mgm.... 051
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026#minsoc150 #minerals #museums 23/06/26 keynote 1: The Importance and the future of collections: Reviewing the critical relationship between national museums and subject specialist societies by Mike Rumsey of the NHM @nhm-london.bsky.social 101
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026#MinSoc150 23/06/26 day 1: Hallimond lecture - Searching for Earth’s missing magma oceans by Williams, H., Amsellem, E., Matthews, S. and Puchtel, I. The #Hallimond lecture is an annual MinSoc invitation. www.minersoc.org/hallimond-le...minersoc.orgHallimond Lecture - Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandThe Hallimond Lecture was established in honour of Arthur Francis Hallimond (1890–1968) who was a member of the Mineralogical Society for 56 years, many of which were served on Council (obituary publi... 000
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026🎉Its soon🎉 - our 150 birthday conference is 23-25th June in Manchester, UK. The programme is available minsoc-150.org/programme/ Registration on the 22nd from 17:00 See you there? 🙂minsoc-150.orgProgramme – Mineralogical Society at 150: Past Discoveries and Future Frontiers 000
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Geo-Bio Interfaces, official journal of the Mineralogical Society of the UK & Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social welcomes submissions exploring the interface between geoscience & bioscience. The journal aims to address fundamental questions through interdisciplinary research. more at shorturl.at/xulx9shorturl.atGeo-Bio Interfaces | Cambridge CoreGeo-Bio Interfaces - Yiran Dong, Jonathan Lloyd, Karrie Weber 022
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandGeological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the forthcoming Geological Collections Group (GCG) Winter Seminar Unnatural Disaster: Fighting back against the steady erosion of geological collections. 133
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026#minermag Our Mantle heterogeneity collection is complete. From viscosity to diamonds. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgMantle Heterogeneity and Evolution - MGM CollectionMantle Heterogeneity and Evolution - MGM Collection 000
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026MinSoc training sessions. 21st April 2026, 10.30 am (UK time, BST)- "An introduction to Single Crystal X-ray and Electron diffraction techniques" by Robert Bannister, Daniel Rainer, Peter Horton zoom.us/meeting/regi... Previous sessions here www.minersoc.org/skills-and-t... and our youtube linkzoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Mineralogical Society Skills and Training: An introduction to Single Crystal X-ray and Electron diffraction techniques by by Robert Bannister, Daniel Rainer...Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Mineralogical Society Skills and Training: An introduction to Single Crystal X-ray and Electron diffraction techniques by by Robert Bannister, Daniel Rainer... 043
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandOliver T Lord @olivertlord.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Registration is open for #MPGRiP2026! All career stages welcome! A great opportunity for #PhDs + #postdocs to present work in progress, get feedback, and network. 🗺️ @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social 🗓️ 8th-9th July ⏱️ DEADLINE: 29th May. #MineralPhysics #Geoscience @minersoc.bsky.social 012
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026#minermag Check out the latest issue. We are a not-for-profit subscription journal but we're working on access. Look at how many of these are OA 😊 From anningite to wiperamingaite www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgLatest issue | Mineralogical Magazine | Cambridge CoreMineralogical Magazine 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026#ClayMins new paper alert - model for catalytic CO2 conversion by coupling clay minerals and dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgSynergy of typical clay minerals and plasma discharge for CO2 conversion | Clay Minerals | Cambridge CoreSynergy of typical clay minerals and plasma discharge for CO2 conversion 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026New #technician award 🏆 at MinSoc. Honouring Eileen Guppy (1903–1980) a technical assistant at BGS. Nominations for the very first one in by 13th April ▶️ www.minersoc.org/guppy-award....minersoc.orgGuppy Award - Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandEileen Guppy Technicians’ Award © Photograph of Eileen Guppy courtesy of the British Geological Survey (image no. p810156) This is a new award of the Mineralogical Society with the first award to be m... 011
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026#minermag The 150 collection has started. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Submissions by 31st August to join the full collection. Celebrate 🎉with us here in June minsoc-150.orgminsoc-150.orgMineralogical Society at 150: Past Discoveries and Future Frontiers 051
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026#Howie award for best paper in Min Soc journal 🎉: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgMagnetite nanoparticles are metastable biogeobatteries in consecutive redox cycles driven by microbial Fe oxidation and reduction | Geo-Bio Interfaces | Cambridge CoreMagnetite nanoparticles are metastable biogeobatteries in consecutive redox cycles driven by microbial Fe oxidation and reduction - Volume 1 010
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Min Soc is 150 years old. Celebrate with us in Manchester, UK on 23-25th June 2026 minsoc-150.org Conference abstracts are due in by 6th March 042
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandMonica Moniz @monica-moniz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026The journal Geo-Bio Interfaces from @minersoc.bsky.social has opened a call for papers for Critical Metal Bioprocessing research. More detail here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal.... If you have any questions feel free to contact me.cambridge.orgCritical Metal BioprocessingCritical Metal Bioprocessing - GBI Collection 021
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandGeoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 29/09/2025We are delighted to announce that Geoscientist was awarded two Highly Commended trophies – for Best Magazine (under 20K circulation) and Best Publication – by Memcom at their 2025 Excellence Awards ceremony! #geoscience #geology #magazine #award 161
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Mineralogical Society's 150th Anniversary Meeting: Past Discoveries and Future Frontiers. minsoc-150.org 23-25 June 2026, University of Manchester 000
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 26/04/2025#Minermag some new prepubs - looking at heat treated #chert here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgMineralogical characteristics of ex and in situ heat treated cherts | Mineralogical Magazine | Cambridge CoreMineralogical characteristics of ex and in situ heat treated cherts 021
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 26/04/2025#Claymin some new papers ready to read www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgFirstView articles | Clay Minerals | Cambridge CoreClay Minerals - Professor George Christidis, Professor Chun Hui Zhou 011
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandClay Minerals Group @cmg-minsoc.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Registration deadline for the International Clay Conference, Dublin, 13 - 18 July 2025, is TODAY! You still have time to register here: icc.aipea.org @minersoc.bsky.social #clay #mineral 012
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Reminder #minermag special collection on: Mantle Heterogeneity and Evolution See details: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.org 000
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025#GBI meet the new Principal Editor www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...cambridge.orgMeet GBI’s New Principal Editor- Professor Liang Shi. « Earth & Environmental Science# « Cambridge Core BlogPlease could you tell us about your research background and interests? I am a professor at Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosci... 011
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025#GBI papers now out in the #Microbial #Biomineralization Collection: pyrite and iron sulfides www.cambridge.org/core/journal... 010
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandThe Geochemistry Group @geochemgroup.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Make that Monday 17th, So still time so get those abstracts in! 011
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025#minermag - pretty print stone - admired by many - analysed here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal... 063
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandThe Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 13/01/2025The Young Persons' Lecture Competition (YPLC) is back for 2025! 📚 We invite #students and #earlycareer professionals to deliver a short lecture for a chance to compete in the 2025 UK final at The Armourers' Hall in London. Submit your abstract 👉 bit.ly/3CiQHau #YPLC2025 002
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandClay Minerals Group @cmg-minsoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025With just under a month left until the abstract & early bird registration deadlines for #ICCDublin25, have you decided which session aligns with your reseach? Find the full session list here: icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/ 18th International Clay Conference, 13-18 July 2025. @minersoc.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandThe Geochemistry Group @geochemgroup.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Join us for a free-to-attend pre-conference workshop hosted by Datech Scientific, introducing researchers to Laser Ablation ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS) and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). This event is open to all researchers, PhD students, and academics! Visit ggrip2025.co.uk for more info! 044
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025#minermag - The Alessandro Guastoni memorial issue is now out. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... The Museum of Nature and Humankind at the University of Padova visitmnu.it/en/ has a special #mineral exhibition 020
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandClay Minerals Group @cmg-minsoc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the International Clay Conference in Dublin, please get in touch (icc.aipea.org/sponsoring/). Rather than the traditional metal categories (Bronze, Ag, Au & Pt) we had, of course, to use clays & clay minerals! #ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandThe Geochemistry Group @geochemgroup.bsky.social · 05/03/2025The abstract deadline is fast approaching for GGRiP! Abstract submissions must be in by March 10th. For more information, please see our website ggrip2025.co.uk 044
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025The MinSoc has three journals. 1) Mineralogical Magazine #minermag (IF 2.8) has been publishing mineralogy and petrology since 1876. Most recent accepted 'prepub' papers free to access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgPrepublished manuscripts | Mineralogical Magazine | Cambridge CoreMineralogical Magazine - Dr Stuart Mills, Professor Roger Mitchell 000
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025The MinSoc is a not-for-profit charity. See our variety of special interest groups here: www.minersoc.orgminersoc.orgHome - Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandAn international society for all those interested in and working in the mineral sciences. We achieve this by supporting the study, promotion and application of mineralogy and all related disciplines i... 000
Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025#minermag Amazing discovery. Found in #chondrites - now terrestrial #rubinite - a super-reduced garnet www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgDiscovery of terrestrial rubinite, Ca3Ti3+2Si3O12, super-reduced garnet from the Hatrurim Complex, Israel | Mineralogical Magazine | Cambridge CoreDiscovery of terrestrial rubinite, Ca3Ti3+2Si3O12, super-reduced garnet from the Hatrurim Complex, Israel 000
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandEuropean Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 03/03/2025EGU's annual photo competition is OPEN! If you are registered for #EGU25, you can submit up to 3 photos & 1 moving image related to Earth, planetary, or space sciences by 31 March. 🏆Winners receive a free registration to EGU26! Submit your photo today: egu.eu/9VTNXM 02315
Reposted by Mineralogical Society of the UK and IrelandThe Geochemistry Group @geochemgroup.bsky.social · 03/03/2025One week to go! A reminder that the deadline for early bird registration and abstract submission for GGRiP 2025 is the 10th March. The meeting is being held in Birmingham on the 8th-10th April. Please visit the conference website to register now! ggrip2025.co.ukggrip2025.co.ukGGRiP 2025 012
