Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting

The reason Igneous rocks are called primary or parent rocks are first, because they are made naturally by cooling lava. Second because Igneous rock can make Metamorphic or Sedimentary rock. This change or "parenting " can happen when Igneous rocks are broken down into sediments to create Sedimentary rocks, or when it is under high pressure and temperature to create Metamorphic rocks.

Loose rock fragments can be caused by weathering, or indeed erosion. They can be found in a scree slope, and alluvial fan, a beach, in the soil (they are the soil, sometimes).

Loose rock fragments are known to a geologist as 'Unconsolidated sediment' which can be classified into various groups. Consider alluvium; the deposit from a river.

where can silica mineral can be found

Fossilized camel bones can range from ivory-white to quite dark chocolate brown or black, depending upon where they're found. In many cases they are very well preserved, and look very much like modern bones; preservation can be quite remarkable.

A "purple geode" could be a couple of different things; either an amethyst geode, or a manmade specimen of chromium potassium alum.

The former is valued by the overall size, as well as the color and size of the amethyst crystals; they're sold by the kilo and prices are variable.

The latter can be had for under $20, or you could grow one yourself for the price of the chemical.

A round rock with pretty crystals of some mineral in them is called a, "Geode" (jee-owed)

A collecting net often is used by scientists to collect insects. It is a good tool to use for those who are trying to find different species for research and other uses.

Calcite is composed of calcium carbonate, CaCO3.

Amethyst.

"What is rockhounding?" Collecting material that is about .02% 0f the earth surface and turning the material in to jewelery. Myself as a collector of over 40 years. i tend to lean towards the silica base material such as agate and obsidian, Petrified wood. and most rock hounds enjoy the fossil group and collecting the same. the other side to rock hunting is the out doors and the time you spend in your mines endless play of thoughts. and the enjoyment of the world we all share. remember this when rock hunting " Do Not Be A Rock-Hog " their is a limited resource in the world on the surface only and it takes billions of years for the material to form!!! treat the resource as if it was your own. their are laws we the rock hounds have as codes we must follow in the field to be responsible for the BLM Lands we dig on.

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The lustrous, transparent, doubly-terminated quartz crystals from mines around Herkimer, New York, called Herkimer diamonds, present a dilemma for collectors. They are quite brittle, and found in very tough silicified dolostone.

Crystals in matrix are more interesting and more valuable than crystals without matrix, so you generally don't really want to remove them.

Trimming is best done with a diamond saw, or a pressure trimmer. If you really want to just pop the crystals off, a hammer and chisel will do that just fine.

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As for pure gold in most locations you`l fine 92% - 97% in placer runs.

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The particles in copper are close together because it is a type of solid. Solids have a definite shape and mass. Copper is a type of metal, which is a great conductor. Any item with hardness is a solid, for copper is a solid

Found mostly in quartz. To extract it grind up the quartz the stick it on a plate. Put the plate in water the gently shake it so that the pieces of quartz fall off the all that's left is gold.

Flint arrowheads have always had value. They were prized by their original Stone Age makers, who would spend hours making them by chipping them with other stones. They are of value to collectors today because they are rare, and to museums and archeologists for their addition to our knowledge of the past.

I suspect you mean tigereye, less commonly known as cryptocrystalline quartz. Tigereye is one of many varyities of crypto. quartz and is actually pseudomorphed asbestos (no longer dangerous).

The Gateway is built from yellow basalt rock and reinforced concrete.

There are three different kinds of rocks, depending on how they were formed. Igneous rocks formed when melted rock cooled and hardened. Sedimentary rocks formed in layers from bits of older rocks and parts of animals or plants. These collect in low areas or under water and harden into rocks. Metamorphic rocks formed when either sedimentary, igneous, or earlier formed metamorphic rocks were put under pressure and heat deep in the earth's crust.

I believe you mean AMETHYST crystals. Here's some info from Wikipedia:

Up until the 18th century, amethyst was included in the cardinal, or most valuable, gemstones (along with diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald). However, since the discovery of extensive deposits in locations such as Brazil, it has lost most of its value.

Collectors look for depth of color, possibly with red flashes if cut conventionally. The highest grade amethyst (called "Deep Russian") is exceptionally rare and therefore, when one is found, its value is dependent on the demand of collectors. It is, however, still orders of magnitude lower than the highest grade sapphires or rubies (padparadscha sapphire or "pigeon's blood" ruby).

Virginia has no official rock or gemstone.

Washington State has a variety of gems that can be found. In 1973, petrified wood was named as the official state gemstone. Amber, opals, garnets, gold, and quartz can also be found in Washington state.

Rock sequencing is a set of rocks that are contained in layers.

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