A city treasure: Tucson Gem and Mineral Show kicks off four-day event at TCC

A city treasure: Tucson Gem and Mineral Show kicks off four-day event at TCC

In Tucson, the gem show can feel like its own season. From late January into mid-February, pop-up markets and mineral sales dot parking lots and hotel ballrooms across the city. But organizers say one event stands apart: the 71st annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, which officially opened Thursday at the Tucson Convention Center.This is the premier show, said Jerry Glazman, a docent with the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. We blend both educational…