opal, wanting info in Wyoming opal |
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opal, wanting info in Wyoming opal |
 May 20 2005, 09:21 AM
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Diggin' In!  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 12-October 04 Member No.: 198  |
Being as it is so close by have any of you heard or seen the new opal coming from the area they just opened up for mining ? Thanks, Will
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May 20 2005, 09:36 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Hi Will,
Nope we haven't yet but have been wondering as well. We read about the heavy skampering to file claims in the area but have not yet heard or seen of any finds yet darn it. Hope someone has a pic or two for samples.... :) CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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May 21 2005, 06:31 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
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Aug 22 2005, 06:43 AM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 660 Joined: 17-January 04 From: wyoming Member No.: 63 |
i heard from a gemologist friend of mine, that all the opal that has been found so far is of a lower grade material, who knows, some gemmy stuff could pop up, but hasnt of yet
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Aug 23 2005, 05:15 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
the ICMJ has a good artical this month about this in wyoming. you may want to get a cpoy.
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