This exhibit was made possible with the generous support and sponsorship of the Buffalo Geological Society, Capital District Mineral Club, Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, The LaFarge Corporation, New York State Academy of Mineralogy, R.D. Wright, Inc., Rochester Mineralogical Symposium , and the Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse.
The Academy of Mineralogy is a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting
a greater understanding and appreciation of the minerals and mineralogy of New York State. The chief goals of the organization are to work with the New York State Museum to promote the study of New York State's mineralogy and to facilitate the gathering of exceptional individual specimens and outstanding collections for preservation in the New York State Museum.