COLORADO DIAMOND PROSPECTING, Colorado has diamond deposits, you just need to look... |
COLORADO DIAMOND PROSPECTING, Colorado has diamond deposits, you just need to look... |
Nov 21 2008, 07:26 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 16-October 08 From: Central Colorado Member No.: 6,813 |
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 -------------------- Annual Dues Paying Member Since 2008
Tonko Mining Company "Some day this crater is going to be a greatly talked about place, and if the above credit is due, as is certainly the case, I would like to have it generally known for the sake of the children." Daniel Moreau Barringer 2/1/1912 in a letter about the Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona USA |
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Jan 26 2014, 11:53 AM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 16-October 08 From: Central Colorado Member No.: 6,813 |
Hello Everyone,
In the ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal this month (Jan 2014) you will find a well written and informative article that has lots of information about diamonds. W. Dan Hausel gives some good tips on where to look for diamonds in Prospecting for Diamonds in Kimberlite starting on page 54. Dan's advice for where to focus a search for diamonds in Colorado is spot on in this article, in my opinion. ASTROBLEME -------------------- Annual Dues Paying Member Since 2008
Tonko Mining Company "Some day this crater is going to be a greatly talked about place, and if the above credit is due, as is certainly the case, I would like to have it generally known for the sake of the children." Daniel Moreau Barringer 2/1/1912 in a letter about the Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona USA |
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Dec 11 2014, 04:47 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 24-August 14 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 118,048 |
Hello Everyone, In the ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal this month (Jan 2014) you will find a well written and informative article that has lots of information about diamonds. W. Dan Hausel gives some good tips on where to look for diamonds in Prospecting for Diamonds in Kimberlite starting on page 54. Dan's advice for where to focus a search for diamonds in Colorado is spot on in this article, in my opinion. ASTROBLEME Hello, I appreciate all the educational info on the CP site. Could anyone fill in the gap between finding the diamonds and putting the money in the bank? I really need an expert in the business to guide me through the process and who to do business with. I'm planning a prospecting trip in August and hope to have all the methods and contacts worked out ahead of time so maybe, just maybe, the vacation will pay for itself. For example, who does one sell industrial diamonds to and how quick is the process? How would one do the same with gem quality stones and how is their value determined? I would love to start a career in placer diamond mining, just two old ladies with hand tools. Rocket |
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