Opal Specimen – Leslie Neff and Larry Hoskinson
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
- Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503 - Parking: Available all around the Cultural Arts Center building
What to Expect:
Join us at the South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society as we explore one of the world’s most captivating gemstones, Australian opals!
Longtime club members and Board Member Leslie Neff and Larry Hoskinson have recently returned from another rockhounding adventure in Australia, where they visited friends and explored some of the country’s world-famous opal fields. During this August presentation, Leslie and Larry will share stories from their travels, their experiences searching for opals, and showcase the incredible beauty of Australian opals.
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What’s in store:
Australian opals are renowned for their breathtaking play-of-color. No two are exactly alike! Their vibrant flashes of color shift and change with every movement and every angle of light, making each specimen truly one of a kind.
Whether you’re a gemstone enthusiast, an avid rockhound, or simply curious about the natural world, this presentation offers a fascinating look at one of Earth’s most remarkable treasures.
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Join Us!
We welcome members, guests, friends, and families to all of our monthly meetings. If you’ve ever been fascinated by opals or simply enjoy learning about rocks and minerals! We hope you’ll join us for this colorful presentation!
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