COLORADO DIAMOND PROSPECTING, Colorado has diamond deposits, you just need to look... Options

[ASTROBLEME]

Hi Everyone:

Diamond prospecting isn't too hard if you know what to look for. This photo was recently posted publicly by another diamond expert (Dan Hausel) whom I've worked with and have grown to respect over the past few years. I am excited to now be able to share some knowledge through this forum as I have endured much difficulty in the early years while learning about diamond prospecting on my own.

The specimens in this photo are great examples of "indicator minerals" that were recovered from a diamond bearing area (Sloan Ranch kimberlite pipes #1 & #2) right here in Colorado. If you ever find minerals that resemble these specimens in any of your samples, I'd advise you to consider testing the prospect area for DIAMONDS!

Sincerely,

ASTROBLEME

[russau]

after checking my wifes expensive wedding with my flo. light not all of them glowed. i got scared!! then i was told that not all diamonds were florecent. so what is it? glow or not to glow?? long wave or short wave to check them out?

[ASTROBLEME]

after checking my wifes expensive wedding with my flo. light not all of them glowed. i got scared!! then i was told that not all diamonds were florecent. so what is it? glow or not to glow?? long wave or short wave to check them out?

No need to panic!

There may be confusion with the energy source being used to “light up” the diamond crystal. All diamonds will respond to x-ray but only one in seven (my experience...not scientific) will fluoresce under black light.

A Sortex x-ray machine was used briefly at the Kelsey Lake Diamond Mine (at the border of Colorado and Wyoming) just before it was forced to close after the landowner (Union Pacific Railroad) filed suit for mineral trespassing in federal court in the late 90’s. Many stones were recovered from the old tailings in early testing of this machine. It is my understanding that the Sortex machine was sold to a diamond interest in South America and was not used to a great extent in mining production due to the lawsuit.

If one uses a black light in the field for prospecting, it may be possible to identify some diamonds but many, many stones will be left behind. In the Stateline Mining District, one would want to use additional caution as black lights at night will attract numerous mosquitoes. There have been problems with West Nile virus in mosquitoes across Larimer County, Colorado. I would suggest using strong mosquito repellent, even if you aren’t using black lights after dark.

ASTROBLEME