Here are some links that might prove to be quite interesting. The images that you see come from the corresponding sites that you will be visiting. They are full of information that I'm sure you will find useful if you are a serious collector, or if you are simply curious about the wonderful subject of mineralogy.
AFMS Juniors
Michael Dyber Infinite Design
Bob's Rock Shop
Minfind.com
New England Mineral Association
The Mineral Gallery
Toveco
Gem Mining / Franklin, NC
Maine Mineral Museum
Village Silversmith
Earth Science Lessons
Geology.com
Backyard Geology
Dragonfire Tools - Metal Detecting
Detecting School
Pices Trading
Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society
USGS Education Page
Coromoto Minerals
Rock Collecting & Geology Basics
InfoMine
Kidzrocks
Mindat
MindatNH
Precision Gem Cutting
The-Vug
NHGS
Chemistry of Carbon
The Walsh Brothers
The Dead Bug in Amber
SWD Gems
Casoro Jewelry Safes
RockTumbler
Mining Terms Explained A to Z
EarthHow
Natures Finest Creations
Metal Detector Site
Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting
Beyond 4C's
Detect History
Discover Backyard Geology
Alan's Factory Outlet Metal Detecting
Mineral Events
June 24-25, 2023
Gilsum Rock Swap,
Gilsum NH.
Website
July 22-23, 2023
42nd Annual Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Burlington, VT
Website
August 12-14, 2023
East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
Website
August 26-27, 2023
Capital Mineral Club Show
Everett Arena, Concord, NH