The Russell Society

Topographical mineralogy, the conservation of minerals and the preservation of mineralogical sites

Welcome to the website of The Russell Society, a national group of both amateur and professional mineralogists that encourages the study, recording and conservation of mineralogical sites, material and minerals. The Society is named in honour of Sir Arthur Russell, the foremost British mineral collector of the 20th century.

Benefits for members include an annual calendar of field trips, meetings, social events and high quality publications.  With field trips and events all over Britain, members share their common interest and knowledge in minerals.

If you are interested in joining The Russell Society please click here.

New Publications

Minerals of Britain and Ireland 2009-2024 (printed book)

This 400 page, beautifully illustrated book provides a valuable resource for both amateur and professional mineralogists, describing all mineral species found in these islands and their localities. Visit our publications page to find out more, preview pages from the book, and to place an order. UK price is £75 delivered. A discount is available for new members. Please contact membership@russellsoc.org for details.

A review of this book which recently appeared in the Mineralogical Magazine can be found here

The Rashleigh Archive (digital books)

With the support of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, Andrew Tindle and Peter Sleep have produced digital copies of Rashleigh’s “Specimens of British Minerals vol 1 & 2” and his mineral catalogue, together with transcripts and photographs of many of the illustrated specimens. These books together with a transcribed copy of Aikin’s catalogue can be viewed and downloaded from this webpage The Rashleigh Archive