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Black rock with crystals 939 4
Started by geraldsnwichita@gmail.com
In regards to a topic I was reading that I cannot seem to comment on of some black rocks some members are finding in the desert I have a black rock very solid hard and heavy full of crystals some Jewelers that I took it to cannot seem to tell me what it is the whole Rock does have clarity but it's not asidian it looks like a Black Rock full of crystals and it's very hard only when a piece is broken off and put over a bright light you can see the clarity it's almost like it's a black diamond
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by Gerald Simmons  15 Jan 2022 02:28 PM |
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Rock Hound State Park Arizona 68198 8
Started by whitedge@gmail.com
Has anyone been to Rock Hound State Park near Deming Arizona
What is the best time of year to visit
Did you find anything
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by Gary Whited 04 Jan 2022 12:09 AM |
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Forrest Fenn Treasure 1959 3
Started by pbhunter4@aol.com
. . . . so I have a book that will do just that. Save you a bunch of money to help you find the treasure Forrest Fenn Hid. Some are looking in Yellowstone, it's not there, but the book and find out why instead of throwing away thousands of dollars to find out why just that answer alone. There are many other good reasons to put out just a few tiny bucks to find treasure but it's also a good read I've been told. https://www.facebook.com/Rine-Enterprises-Patrick-Rine-335736903815029/
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by David Hay 22 Sep 2021 11:17 PM |
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2 Replies and 1949 Views
Metal detecting for meteorites 1949 2
Started by jd88047@gmail.com
I have a F75 and a Minelab Equinox. The Etrac is too heavy to swing all day but it is great at old campsites and dumps. I want to metal detect Meteorites and rock hunt. Its been suggested a national forest here in New Mexico. Does any one actually hunt National Forrest Also is there a reference within claim for meteorite hunting say in New Mexico and Arizona Last, what is the Equinox with a small coil able to actually find gold nugget wise
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by Anthony Mann 28 Apr 2021 03:28 PM |
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23 Replies and 44849 Views
Crater of Diamonds 44849 23
Started by sprague.scott.k@gmail.com
If you are passing through or planning a special trip, Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas is always fun. Whether you surface search or dig deep, the likelihood of finding a diamond is actually pretty good. Here are a few that I found.
I usually try to dig deep, wash a lot of gravel and take my concentrates home for further inspection.
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by ROBERT HOBDY 02 Mar 2021 08:25 PM |
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2 Replies and 621 Views
Identification 621 2
Started by prodrumernate@aol.com
i own property out in Tonopah, Az.these green rocks are all over my property.i habw more to identify but dont have pics yet. Does anyone know for sure what the rock ismany different shades of green.some very vibrant grassy green when wet.i have 2 the size of baseballs off my property and tons of smaller ones. also, any books specifically of AZ rock identificationthe book i have doesnt cover my area specifically. and another question.where around the Phoenix area can i fin...
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by nathan phillips 22 Oct 2020 11:36 AM |
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0 Replies and 597 Views
Bautista 1 and 2 597 0
Started by davidaleessr@hotmail.com
had a great time exploring and rock hounding Bautista claim 1 and 2..found a variety of minerals ...including: white onyx.. red garnet cluster...lepidolite....i think...purple semi transparent stone...gem quality silica...small garnets in the wash were plentiful...i think i have one rock with gold in it but not sure i will have to test it...lotsa mica out there...the claim has changed a lot from the big flood from last winter there are plenty of big granite boulders right by the road now that...
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13 Oct 2020 11:07 PM |
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4 Replies and 77766 Views
So-Cal Gold and gems 77766 4
Started by lostrivergoldcons2013@yahoo.com
Just moved to the San Diego area and was hoping for some info reguarding locations to find gems, or even gold. all help is greatly appreciated.
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by James Ehrhart 27 Jul 2020 01:30 AM |
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3 Replies and 1764 Views
Youperlight rock found at GPAA claim 1764 3
Started by nutnhoneyfarm166@gmail.com
My grandson found a Youperlight rock specimen using a long-wave UV light this weekend. As far as I know this is the first discovery of this mineral combo rock outside of Michigan and Wisconsin. This palm sized rock has a fire orange streak on one side and the pinpoint blue 'stars' on the reverse. Not a bad start for a 9 year olds first prospecting trip with Grandpa. Richard 'B-man' Cordes Edit: this was found at the Swank west claim...BTW.
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by Bennett Helgerson 10 Jun 2020 03:21 PM |
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0 Replies and 841 Views
Payson, Arizona 841 0
Started by jennielovescars@gmail.com
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know, that I had a fellow rockhounder ask me a question on my Instagram about Payson, Arizona and if you can go rock-hounding there or if there's any legends. I took it upon myself to do some research about the area and wanted to share my findings with you all. I talk about the legends, history and geology of Payson, Arizona. Here is my podcast link if you want to check it out! :) Just copy and paste in your browser! https://open.spotify.com/episode...
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17 Apr 2020 11:41 PM |
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1 Replies and 762 Views
Polishing rocks 762 1
Started by civilian_again@yahoo.com
I have very limited knowledge of rocks. A friend asked about a tumbler. I see the barrel type but I was wondering. Will a tumbler for cleaning gun casings work I have a Lyman Pro Magnum 2500 Turbo style that has a tub on the top and vibrates vs a drum that rolls. What material do you use inside to polish the rock Is it different than what they use for Brass Thanks I do not know if you can attach pictures to posts
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by Kenneth Swineford 17 Apr 2020 04:09 PM |
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1 Replies and 898 Views
What is it 898 1
Started by sidriker4@gmail.com
Found a rock that looked like a dog turd with a piece of black shiny glass showing out of one end, cleaned off sand stone from around it,have taken it to all local jeweler no one can identify it,some one gave it to me years ago and I don’t know where it came from,where could I find out ,wish I could post pictures
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by Jennifer Braley 19 Feb 2020 01:39 AM |
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Mineral jig recommendations? 1107 0
Started by jasewebb@me.com
I’m looking for a small, portable, 1 man mineral jig to use hunting sapphires... any recommendations on a company carrying something along those lines, or someone selling a used one Thank you!! Jase
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11 Dec 2019 02:25 PM |
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0 Replies and 2426 Views
HIGH GRADE Gold Ore Auction Dec. 14-15 in Riverside County CA 2426 0
Started by david@ucvcfunding.com
You are invited to a once in a lifetime opportunity to bid on exclusive HIGH GRADE gold ore from one of the richest gold mines in the United States this December 14th and 15th at Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers at 765 W. Rider St, Perris, CA 92571. Based on our own historical assay reports the ore consists of gold as high as 132 troy oz. per metric ton. Contact Jesse Peter for copies of the assay report at 909-536-4512 or mpbd0214gmail.com. Also you can set up a time to assay the ore you...
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30 Nov 2018 11:02 AM |
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2 Replies and 19529 Views
good book 19529 2
Started by jester64@aol.com
I am looking for a good book for beginners to help identify rocks and gems
suggestions please
thanks
Chris
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by Chris Terry 28 Oct 2018 06:22 AM |
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0 Replies and 1957 Views
rock hounding groups in arkansas 1957 0
Started by johnd_1953@centurylink.net
Looking for rockhounding groups around Clarksville arkansas.
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11 Jan 2018 12:12 PM |
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4 Replies and 62211 Views
Bautista Canyon Claims, Hemet, CA 62211 4
Started by eddy2u2@yahoo.com
I went out to Bautista Canyon to the claims and found these when sampling some areas.
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by Chad Brace 06 Oct 2017 01:29 PM |
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5 Replies and 12882 Views
Colorado Gem Prospecting questions 12882 5
Started by hooahextreme@gmail.com
I don't expect anyone to spill all their secrets. I'm just wanting a point in the right direction. I want my travels from South Dakota to be worth my while. I appreciate any info. I usually travel to the Front Range. Boulder to Colorado Springs area.
much thanks,
Jon
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by TIM LEIBEL 30 Aug 2017 07:18 AM |
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Need Advice on Education and How to learn to identify 22148 4
Started by Woffie
Hey All- Long time lurker seldom poster here...
I tried to do a search but came up with very little so I figure I should just come on out and ask.
Where in the vast collection of data do you all learn to spot these gemstones in the raw Does anyone have the 'GO TO' guide for field ID Anyone you can suggest on Youtube A Favored DVD
I figure I should learn this since the places I end up able to dig I would have better chance in getting a g...
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by WARREN WYMAN 07 Aug 2017 08:42 PM |
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0 Replies and 3452 Views
San Bernardino Mountains Southern California 3452 0
Started by clintrmatkovich@email.arizona.edu
Hello,
I was hoping someone who has had experience prospecting in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California could tell me: What kind of rocks is the gold in this area being found in
Thank you,
Clint
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21 May 2017 02:55 PM |
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2 Replies and 6640 Views
WANTED - GEOLOGIST - Tucson, Arizona 6640 2
Started by Theace115@gmail.com
Hey guys / Gals...
I have been doing a ton of research on the Oro Blanco Gold District of (Ruby / Arivaca area) Southern Arizona!! from gulches to detect, from abandoned mines, to cemeteries, to the geology of the area. I am a sharp guy, I learn quickly and retain information when its taught to me in the field. The only problem, is when I read all of this information like:
'The principal formation is a series of more or less metamorphosed arkosic sandstones, qua...
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by Alex Pratt 22 Mar 2017 07:55 AM |
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10 Replies and 12550 Views
Gemstone misidentification? 12550 10
Started by goldcrazy2@gmail.com
I found a couple of old claims in northern California with a mineral entry of tourmaline, yet I can find no history on them.
The only tourmaline I know about is around Pala in southern California.
So what gemstone(s) might be mistaken for tourmaline
John Ruckman
GoldCrazy2
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 29 Jan 2017 10:21 AM |
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6 Replies and 17018 Views
Rockhounding: Arizona Agate and Peridot 17018 6
Started by jennielovescars@gmail.com
<p>Whenever I'm out looking for gold, I always naturally get sidetracked by all the amazing specimens Arizona has to offer. Normally I'm the one that always gets all the gold equipment ready the night before, but yet I'm the first one to start finding rocks instead of the gold. Go figure! Guess its just my natural rockhounding ways! I always give advice to not dive into just finding the gold when out on a claim, but also take a minute to look at the rocks around you. You never know what yo...
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by BRIAN CROSS 18 Jun 2016 04:19 PM |
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1 Replies and 16067 Views
Anaheim, Ca. Area Outings 1/6/15 - 1/12/13 16067 1
Started by shaftsinkerawc
Just looking for any outings or anyone willing to share info or have a tag along for rock/gem picking-panning. Escaping from the Alaskan cold for a week. Happy Prospecting/Diggin to All.
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by Tim Leibel 24 Dec 2014 07:11 AM |
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2 Replies and 10958 Views
Finding Intresting Gems 10958 2
Started by coldstone_lover
Hello Fellow Prospectors,
Over the past couple of months my soon to be husband and I have been doing some prospecting. We have found a good amount in gold in some VA dirt and some others. I am getting married in November and have a specific dream for my wedding ring. I want to melt down the gold (refining, etc..) making it into a wedding setting. While prospecting we also have found several large almandine garnets. That when you put under a LED light it's a bright red ...
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by Sheila Wann 26 Nov 2014 08:22 PM |