First outing with the Rolling Stones.

Pam and I went to the local rockhounding club meeting last Thursday.  We met a lot of rock hunting folks.  The first field trip was last Saturday.  20 car loads of people.  The Continental Divide is about 5 miles from our house.





 The first stop was an old Spanish gold mine ran from 1760 - 1860.  It was on top of the mountain.  Right up the road was a spot we collected apricot quartz.  Large chunks for rock gardens.   It was a bit chilly in the morning.

  

Second spot we collected agate.  Rose chalendrey and fire agate.  Fire agate is considered a precious gemstone as it is formed in the same manner as a pearl except geologically.  Both can be tumbled and I have my feelers out for a rock tumbler.  Round Mountain is in Arizona.  About 45 miles from our house.

 

Purple Agate.                                                             About 200 pounds of goodies.
 

Fire Agate                                                                  Quail in our backyard making racket
 

House photos coming soon.