The RMMA is a fellowship whose purpose is to promote micromineral study, education, and good will among its members. Members are encouraged to share knowledge, techniques, and supplies with other members. To promote the study, collection, classification, mounting, and preservation of specimen minerals (including rocks and fossils) that require magnification for proper study and viewing. To encourage others to become acquainted with the Earth Sciences through--but not limited to--educational projects symposia exhibitions of specimens and cooperation with other Earth Science societies, federations, and educational institutions. To promote the use of photography as it may relate to the reproduction of pictures for the study and display of micromineral specimens. To maintain educational programs within the Association compatible with these purposes.