# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Maine Pegmatite Workshop 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: When: September 16 to 20
Where: MMGM and Pegmatite quarries
Fee: $680 (includes textbook) | $600 (no textbook)

The Maine Pegmatite Workshop returns in 2026 for four immersive days of advanced study, field exploration, and hands-on mineralogical research in one of the most significant pegmatite regions in the world.

Hosted by the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (MMGM) and the MP² Research Group, this internationally recognized workshop brings together leading pegmatologists, geologists, students, and serious mineral enthusiasts to explore the science, mineralogy, and global significance of granitic pegmatites.

Set in western Maine, one of North America’s most mineral-rich regions, the workshop combines intensive classroom learning with exclusive field access to active and historic pegmatite quarries.


A Rare Field & Classroom Experience

Over four intensive days, participants split their time between:

- In-depth classroom sessions
- Field exploration of four pegmatite quarries
- Private specimen collecting at closed locations
- Evening lectures and open discussions
- A private tour of the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum

Half the workshop takes place in the field, examining freshly exposed minerals in world-class pegmatites. The other half focuses on current research in pegmatite mineralogy, petrology, and paragenesis, guiding participants from foundational principles through modern theory.

Western Maine is home to:

- The world’s largest crystals of spodumene, montebrasite, and beryl
- Plumbago North spodumene
- Bumpus Quarry beryl
- The highest lithium oxide concentrations recorded in pegmatites
- North America’s richest gem-quality tourmaline pegmatites
- The best watermelon tourmaline in North America
- North America’s most species-rich pegmatite systems
- It is geology in high definition.

Workshop Curriculum

The 2026 Maine Pegmatite Workshop curriculum explores:

- Origin of magma
- Relationship to plate tectonics
- Pegmatite mineralogy and chemical character
- Pegmatite classification systems
- Pocket formation processes
- Anatexis
- Crystallization dynamics
- Pegmatite paragenesis
- Comparative analysis of Gulf Coast salt domes and Grand Tetons geology as they relate to Maine pegmatite formation
- Participants engage directly with current scientific models and global research shaping our understanding of granitic pegmatites.
- Included Textbook: Pegmatology, 2nd Edition
- Each participant receives the newly revised second edition of:
Pegmatology 2nd Edition: Pegmatite Mineralogy, Petrology & Paragenesis

Written by workshop faculty and published by Rubellite Press, this comprehensive volume complements the workshop curriculum and contains research and insights not easily found elsewhere. The textbook is included in the registration fee.

2026 Workshop Fees

- $680 – Full Registration (includes textbook)
- $600 – Registration Only

Fee includes:

- Second Edition Workshop Course Book
- Notepad and pens
- Coffee breaks
- All lunches
- Ice breaker reception
- Lobster boil dinner
- Farewell dinner
- Mine access fees
- Insurance coverage
- All applicable sales taxes
- There are no refunds for days missed.

Food & Lodging

All lunches are provided. Participants are responsible for their own dinners except for the lobster boil and farewell dinner.

Lodging arrangements are the responsibility of attendees. For area accommodations and dining, visit the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce.

Why Attend the Maine Pegmatite Workshop?

The Maine Pegmatite Workshop is more than a field course. It is an immersive, collaborative research experience set in one of the most scientifically significant pegmatite regions on Earth.

Whether you are advancing academic research, expanding professional expertise, or deepening your passion for mineralogy, this workshop provides direct access to world-class faculty, rare field locations, and cutting-edge pegmatite science.

Join us in 2026.

Detailed schedule subject to change. Final schedule will be announced at the workshop.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethel/maine-pegmatite-workshop-2026/200029777861838
- **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 79

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bethel
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 99 Main St, Bethel, ME, United States, Maine 04217
- **lat**: 44.40755
- **long**: -70.78869
- **full address**: 99 Main St, Bethel, ME, United States, Maine 04217

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Maine Pegmatite Workshop 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Maine Pegmatite Workshop 2026 takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 99 Main St, Bethel, ME, United States, Maine 04217.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Maine Pegmatite Workshop 2026?
  - **A:** Maine Pegmatite Workshop 2026 is organized by Maine Mineral & Gem Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Maine Pegmatite Workshop 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bethel, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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