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Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting
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562 Questions
How many minerals do plants need?
plants need 16 minerals
these are the symbols of the element: C,H,O,N,P,S,K,Mg,Cl,B,Fe,Mn,Zn,Cu,Mo and Ca.
The Reed Gold Mine, where gold was first discovered in the USA, is about 20 km east of Charlotte, NC. It is about 175 km north of Columbia, SC.
Elva is a hard, intrusive igneous rock, found in Cornwall.
Dresserite is a micro-mineral that does not contain any particularly valuable element. It is used only as a mineral specimen for hobbyists. It is not colorful; neither are the crystals large. Many mineral collectors would not give it a second (or even a first) glance. Micromounters (who view small pieces through microscopes) are among the very few who appreciate these tiny crystals.
When was the New York garnet was found?
The Barton Garnet Mine was established in 1878. The NY Subway Garnet, the best-formed crystal ever found in the state, was discovered during sewer excavation in 1885.
What are the names of the rock layers?
stratum, or more commonly used in the plural form which is strata
Where is the very best place to find agates in Duluth MN?
Beaches and gravel pits are popular spots to look. Try to find a local gem and mineral club to learn more, or find the book on Lake Superior agates.
Where can you go rock hunting in windsor Ontario?
Abandoned quarries (with permission), road cuts, anywhere rock is exposed by moving water, etc. The working quarries in the area are mostly off limits to collectors currently. The fossils of Arkona aren't too far away, and there are some places over the border in Michigan. Join a local club, or check out the local university, library, or museum for more information.
What quick test could you to in order to determine which is halite and which is calcite?
Calcite is not soluble in water.
What means 'at foothills of the mountains'?
Foothills are the low hills found at the base of mountains, representing a gradual increase in elevation.
Linarite is a relatively rare and very beautiful mineral, crystals of any size are quite highly prized by mineral collectors. It has no real practical uses; it's not found in large enough quantity to be called ore, and it's of no use as a gemstone.
What rocks are found in North Carolina?
North Carolina is home to a diverse range of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types. The Appalachian Mountains in the western part of the state feature granite and gneiss, while sedimentary rocks like limestone, sandstone, and shale are more common in the eastern regions. Additionally, the state's geology includes deposits of quartz, mica, and other minerals, particularly in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions. Overall, North Carolina's varied geology reflects its complex geological history.
How do you preserve fossilized wood?
Opalized wood no need to,
Agatized wood no need to.
Though wood that is less then carbonized soak in floor was for three weeks then leave it out in a cool area to seal wood.
How can you tell if a crystal is worth anything?
MinDat.org has a moneygrubbers"forum where you can post a photo of your crystal and ask for an evaluation. A local rockshop, or gem & mineral club will also give you information about value; but don't expect an overly friendly reception if your interest in the hobby is purely mercenary, and you're obsessed with dollar values.
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Sapphire is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, an aluminum oxide, when it is a color other than red or dark pink, in which case the gem would instead be called a ruby, considered to be a different gemstone.
Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald is a species of hummingbird that occurs in Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil from the Amazon south to Santa Catarina; there are uncertain records from east Ecuador.
What are the different types of jasmine?
Some different types of jasmine flowers are Spanish. primrose, Italian, Asian star, and winter jasmine. Another variety is called the common or poet's jasmine.
