Tiny geodes found, lake/mchenry county Illinois.. What are they, Crystals minerals |
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 May 7 2016, 08:10 PM
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Hello all! Former Colorado resident now in Illinois. I live on the border of lake/mchenry counties in Illinois, about 10-15 miles from Wisconsin border. I've recently found several tiny geodes in a nearby farm field. I am curious as to what they are. Tiny/ nickel sized geodes with white druzy crystals. Unsure if Quartz or calcite. I haven't tried to dig any.. All those found have been lying on surface. Any thoughts or opinions? I've scoured the Internet and cannot find anything. I know that western IL and southwest Iowa are keokuk geodes.. But I'm 3-4 hours away in Northeast Illinois. Photos included
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May 8 2016, 04:02 PM
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Have you tried to do a scratch test? That will tell you how hard it is and if it's agate or calcite. Calcite is very soft.
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GRenee1980 Tiny geodes found, lake/mchenry county Illinois.. What are they May 7 2016, 08:10 PM
GRenee1980 QUOTE (timloco @ May 8 2016, 06:02 PM) Ha... May 8 2016, 04:08 PM
MikeS Welcome to the forums GRenee1980!
Your geode... May 9 2016, 11:39 AM GRenee1980 Hi Mike! Thanks for the welcome and suggestio... May 9 2016, 02:32 PM MikeS QUOTE (GRenee1980 @ May 9 2016, 03:32 PM)... May 9 2016, 05:42 PM GRenee1980 Mike! Thx, you rock! Ok.. Bad joke. I... May 9 2016, 06:35 PM EMac Bet you could find some answers here; it's a f... May 13 2016, 10:23 AM |
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