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Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show

The 45th Annual Geodeland Earth and Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, “Sensational Selenite,” was held March 14-15 in the University Union Grand Ballroom on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus.This year’s event featured a display of selenite from throughout the world, as well as meteorite display. The show featured a wide range of gems, minerals and fossils from around the region, the nation and around the globe, as well as numerous items, such as jewelry and carved pieces, available for purchase. The show also offered activities for kids, a fluorescent minerals display, a fossil dig, a spin-and-win and a geode race.

Photos by Darcie Shinberger and Tony Campbell

A geode busting station (above) gave participants the opportunity to select their geode and have it cracked open (below).
One of the children's activities was the geode race.
Shoppers peruse stones, gems and other goodies at Saturday's show.

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