MLN Virtual Programing Presents: Montana Sapphires – Formation, Identification, and Discovery with Crystel Thompson

Join us for the final MLN virtual program of the season and learn about the unique geologic history of Montana Sapphires.  Crystel Thompson will explain how Montana Sapphires form, what makes them so unique and how to find them in the wild. Her approachable and engaging way of explaining complex processes will garner appreciation of these remarkable gemstones among rockhounds, collectors and curious minds. Topics during this talk include: How Sapphires Form Hard Rock Mining vs. Alluvial Deposits How to Identify Sapphires in the Field Where and how to mine Sapphires in Montana