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Mike Wood
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Are you sure it is quartz? It kind of reminds me of topaz.
"How would I go about breaking it open?"
Bash it with a hammer - see what's inside.
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 14, 2014 18:49 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| I thought topaz was a blue-ish color. But then again I'm completely new to this. Lol
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Apr 15, 2014 16:44 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| It looks to me as Quartz. Broken Quartz, but Quartz ;-)
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Apr 16, 2014 01:35 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| Jordi Fabre wrote: | | It looks to me as Quartz. Broken Quartz, but Quartz ;-) |
Yes, and by the looks of it, it has been exposed to the elements for a long time. The fact that is is not water worn (rounded) is encouraging.
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 16, 2014 17:08 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| I found a lot of lead shot from shooting targets in the field up the hill from the creek in the same area I found this piece of quartz. Would that indicate it came from the same area?
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Apr 17, 2014 02:45 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| Justin297206913 wrote: | | I found a lot of lead shot from shooting targets in the field up the hill from the creek in the same area I found this piece of quartz. Would that indicate it came from the same area? |
It could also mean that quartz prospectors are popular targets:-)
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 20, 2014 15:00 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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Found this in the creek today. Is it worth cleaning and what would I use to clean it with? Looks kinda like small crystals with a lot of creek moss build up
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 20, 2014 15:31 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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Another and it's the same on both sides. With the lines
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vic rzonca
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| Posted: Apr 20, 2014 16:24 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| Good signs. Obvious crystal growth into open space. And a rather large space the crystals have grown into. What might these crystals be? Do the hand specimens seem unusually heavy? My first thought was Baryte. Then it was cleavelandite. Look on the high ground around the creek, if any. Maybe scratch around a bit on either side of where you found this, and a little up hill. Your field collected specimens show that there is pocket mineralization in the area. Interesting arm chair collecting opportunity. Lets see what you find.
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 20, 2014 19:40 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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There are a ton of big rocks nearby some with obvious signs of holes in them. I can attach them
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Apr 21, 2014 02:15 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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Your last picture of white quartz rock is exactly what I search for when looking for quartz crystals, as that is their host rock. You are getting hot!!!
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 21, 2014 07:19 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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It was in this big pile of rocks
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Rei
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| Posted: Apr 21, 2014 07:48 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| Justin297206913 wrote: | | Found this in the creek today. Is it worth cleaning and what would I use to clean it with? |
If it is quartz, any rust remover solution. Oxalic acid for several days is known to work well, but as its dust and fumes can be toxic, only use it outdoors. Hydrochloric acid is the fastest way, but of course requires appropriate caution. Whatever method you use, soak afterwards for a good while a couple changes of plain water to make sure there's no residual chemicals on the sample.
Before you try anything, make sure it's quartz first, of course. If it's, for example, calcite, acids will eat away the crystals.
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vic rzonca
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| Posted: Apr 21, 2014 07:50 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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I think it would be safe to call what you've found, "float". It looks to have been piled in that spot, but regardless, it is sort of an indication of whats lurking below. To echo Pierre, follow the quartz, follow the quartz. Not quite as easy as Pierre has it, what with all your overburden. At some point I hope this tread will merge into the, "How to find a pocket" thread, if you know what I mean. Keep up the good work.
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| Quartz 19 cm., found by following white quartz seams in the country rock of Connecticut. Follow the quartz. A lot of collecting gets done by following float. |
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Justin297206913
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| Posted: Apr 21, 2014 08:35 Post subject: Re: Digging a little... |
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| With all the pieces or float I've been finding that should indicate the pocket is close to the surface. With all the huge pieces of quartz everywhere, I'm pretty sure all 20 acres of property is on top of the quartz vein lol
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