03-18-2018, 08:11 AM | #1 |
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Rock hunting
Spent some time at a gem and mineral show, yesterday. Saw lots of interesting rocks.
I actually went there looking for a used rock tumbler, but there were only two in the whole show and they looked a little rough for the price. My wife made out better than I did - she got a couple pairs of earrings. There was a guy selling geodes and he had an old iron pipe cutter that worked perfectly for splitting geodes open. I bought my wife a geode just so I could see it work. I did buy a map that is supposed to overlay New Mexico maps to show where old ghost towns are. Anyway, I'm inspired. So, I'll be heading out in a little while to go up the road where I know a lot of fossils are, along with the potential to find some turquoise. I also got a line on where I can find geodes, but it is still a two-hour drive away.
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03-18-2018, 09:20 AM | #2 |
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We've got lots of fossils here at my place. Every chunk of limestone is full of them. I had a friend that died a couple of years ago who knew of several turquoise mines around Tijeras. I know of several places down south around Alma where geodes roll out of the hills.
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03-18-2018, 10:38 AM | #3 |
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I live on a plateau against a mountain range. There are supposed to be alot
of Geodes. Im sure ive hiked by many geodes
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03-18-2018, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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Harbor Freight has two small rock tumblers. I bought the 3lb model for making rocket candy and smoke.
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03-19-2018, 08:52 AM | #5 |
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Did you find anything cool Sanders?
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03-19-2018, 09:09 AM | #6 |
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03-19-2018, 09:14 AM | #7 |
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I hate the wind. Yesterday afternoon got nasty. Spring has sprung!
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03-19-2018, 10:05 AM | #8 |
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Rocks...they make excellent pets.
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03-19-2018, 12:56 PM | #9 |
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I did confirm that the Cochiti Pueblo Indians bought the farmland below the bottom of Old La Bajada and blocked access to the old road. So, no more 4x4 up the hill. I guess you can still access it from the Forest Service land above, but I didn't go see.
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