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 1 2015, 10:57 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 16-October 08 From: Central Colorado Member No.: 6,813 |
When I was prospecting my Stateline Mining District targets more than a decade ago, it was during a very long drought. The lakes that cover the pipes had significantly lower water levels than normal. This allowed me to take samples to determine if KIMs were present that otherwise would have been impossible to collect.
All the natural lake water levels are well above average depths due to the recent flooding that took place in the Poudre River watershed. It will be difficult or impossible to recover proper samples from the Stateline District lakes until the water levels are again reduced. The best chance for prospecting, in my experience, is to work the streams until the lake levels have dropped. Best of luck in the New Year! 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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