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BassTurdo
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 Posted: Mar 07, 2014 21:50 Post subject: Rockhounding Washington and Oregon? |
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| Hey guys, I live in southwest Washington, where it's just a bunch of basalt, and I was wondering if there's any interesting localities or notable rock/mineral locations within 200 miles, (the closer the better), and especially quartz crystals but open to any localities. Thanks for reading!
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randolph
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Location: Lake Stevens
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| Posted: Mar 09, 2014 17:53 Post subject: Re: Rockhounding Washington and Oregon? |
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| BassTurdo wrote: | | Hey guys, I live in southwest Washington, where it's just a bunch of basalt, and I was wondering if there's any interesting localities or notable rock/mineral locations within 200 miles, (the closer the better), and especially quartz crystals but open to any localities. Thanks for reading! |
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| check out mt. rainer lots of places to go digging and go buy Gem Trails of WA. by Garret Romaine 14.95 |
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rockhoundmike
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Location: West chicago, IL
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| Posted: Mar 09, 2014 18:08 Post subject: Re: Rockhounding Washington and Oregon? |
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Check out Washington Mineral Council...Walker Valley and North Bend...also Saddle Mtn has petrified wood
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Bob Jackson
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| Posted: Mar 10, 2014 20:39 Post subject: Re: Rockhounding Washington and Oregon? |
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The quartz localities in the Cascades are under snow this time of year. When the mts melt out, Google Hansen Creek, a good place for amethyst and clear quartz.
Closer to you, the Silver Star mountain area has lots of under-explored possibilities. Use DNR's Bulletin 37 to find old mining claims in that area.
Bob
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