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 The
American Opal Society is an
non-profit organization , educational in nature, whose primary purpose is
promoting interest and knowledge of this precious gem. If you are an
Opalholic (i.e. passionate opal lover), the American Opal Society is for
you!!! We pursue the study and sharing of information about OPAL.
 Our
members include artisans, craftspeople, designers, educators and laymen
whose vocation and/or avocation is opal. One-time initiation fee and
annual dues are used to pay for the operations of the Society.
If you share our love of opal, we welcome you to
join our society.
Together we will gain both pleasure and knowledge while furthering the
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Here are some of
the attributes of our organization:
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Monthly
Meeting In Orange County, California, With Guest Speakers,
Refreshments And Club Activities.
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Field Trips In The California/Nevada/Arizona Area For
Opal And Mineral Collecting. Other areas in the Western USA are
occasionally visited also.
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Extensive
Library On Opals And Gems, With Many Out Of Print And Rare Opal
Books. Library items are available only to our Southern
Californian members.
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The
OpalSociety Yahoo Group is a public bulletin board to that the
Society uses for announcements of activities at the American Opal
Society. It is also used to discuss with other opal and gem
enthusiasts questions, ideas, etc., about opals and related topics. It
is accessible to anyone to read, but only those who join the groip can
contribute. Please join it and ask you opal questions and
comments.
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The American Opal Society
P.O. Box 4875
Garden
Grove, CA 92842-4875
info@opalsociety.org
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The American Opal Society is a member of
the following organizations:
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California Federation of
Mineralogical Societies
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American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
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