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 Apr 12 2015, 01:26 AM
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Hi im new to this and i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what to look for when finding gems and some good places near denver to take my family?
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Apr 13 2015, 06:48 PM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 898 Joined: 9-January 14 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 116,265 |
QUOTE (packd93 @ Apr 12 2015, 02:26 AM)  Hi im new to this and i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what to look for when finding gems and some good places near denver to take my family? Welcome to the forums packd93! One tip that helped me to start finding crystals was to start following chunks of white quartz until I started finding clear/smokey chunks and crystal shapes. The key is finding a legal place to prospect. A good topic to start learning to do proper land research is How Do I Avoid CLaim Jumping? There is lots of great info here on the forums to dig into! 
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Apr 13 2015, 08:52 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 8-April 15 Member No.: 120,342 |
QUOTE (MikeS @ Apr 13 2015, 07:48 PM) Welcome to the forums packd93! One tip that helped me to start finding crystals was to start following chunks of white quartz until I started finding clear/smokey chunks and crystal shapes. The key is finding a legal place to prospect. A good topic to start learning to do proper land research is How Do I Avoid CLaim Jumping? There is lots of great info here on the forums to dig into! Ya i will read that because i dont want to offend anyone and its rude to steal from people |
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packd93 New to rockhounding Apr 12 2015, 01:26 AM
Dave S. Hello packd93, and welcome!
The best way f... Apr 13 2015, 04:56 PM
packd93 QUOTE (Dave S. @ Apr 13 2015, 05:56 PM) H... Apr 13 2015, 08:50 PM Dave S. Sorry I just realized that you said near Denver.
... Apr 13 2015, 04:59 PM fenixsmom Sounds like you are on the right track good sir... Apr 13 2015, 09:09 PM packd93 QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Apr 13 2015, 10:09 PM)... Apr 13 2015, 09:14 PM Dave S. Cool, those are the main tools you might need. I a... Apr 14 2015, 03:00 PM CP Hi packd93, welcome to the forums.
Dave and Mike... Apr 14 2015, 03:17 PM |
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