bstpeter Report post Posted October 10, 2011 The last three years I've been looking down more while hunting and finding interesting things crystals, rocks with mineral deposits in them the list goes on and on. I have found several really nice rocks and had someone tell me they were agates with chalcedony usually these are only about 1-3 inches in size but I happen to find some much larger rough ones on a little hiking trip I took this weekend. I wanted to post some pictures and see if anyone on the site enjoys doing the same thing I have just scratched the surface of. I was also wondering what if anyone on here does with these things...any info would be great. Hope you don't mind a rock picture I know they aren't deer but once you find a few of these things its addictive. Well hope everyone enjoyed the cooler weather we've had the last five days:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 11, 2011 I LOVE Rocks!! I am always looking for cool rocks when I am out. We have a really nice rock shop here in Globe, you should stop by and check it out if you are ever out this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 my ol' man is a diehard rockhound. has tons of em he has packed home over the years. my middle boy always comes home with pockets full. alls i ever find is sex stones and leaverite. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted October 11, 2011 two kinds of rocks, leverights and keepers, I bring home sacks full from some of the places I go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bstpeter Report post Posted October 13, 2011 If I ever make it out that way I will stop in...I probably have a big bag o nothing as well I'm bringing it to a lapidary club as soon as I can..I'll let ya all know what becomes of these things...thanks for the input:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted October 13, 2011 HaHaha I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm always picking up cool rocks. I came home from Africa with a pocket full of 'pretty South African rocks' My husband thinks I'm nuts!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdave Report post Posted October 16, 2011 I used to hunt a ranch in west Texas that was known for Rose Plume Aggate, and also had some opals laying around. I may have missed out on a good buck while scrounging through the rocks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.F.M. Report post Posted October 16, 2011 Have always looked for kool rocks. One thing about looking for rocks you always see alot of other stuff like snakes, gila monsters,sheds.animal skulls never a dull momment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted October 16, 2011 My wife and I spend lots of time rockhounding and gold prospecting with the kids. It's another hunt in the Arizona outback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bstpeter Report post Posted October 19, 2011 Need a wet saw to cut em open and see if they have some good banding..wish I was in the masonry business still. I wonder if homedepot or lowes will make a cut for me..lol That would be a first for them I'm sure if I asked em. Does anyone have tool recommendations to get these open and see if they are Agates or know of anyone in the Peoria, Glendale area that might do it for a modest fee? I looked everywhere and I'm stumped on tryn to find a local person Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted October 19, 2011 Great crystals at diamond point off of control road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted October 19, 2011 The Az mine & Mineral Museum had a deal where if you come down for a couple nights and get training you can use their lapidary equipment. I did it years ago with my daughters, they had a good time and learned a little about making jewelry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesobsession Report post Posted October 19, 2011 I LOVE rockhounding! My family is always telling me "you woulda got a nice buck if you hadnt a been eying the ground so much" or "no wonder you're tired, you were carrying so much extra wegiht from those pocketfuls(and sometimes backpack fulls) of rocks!" Oh well, the jokes on them when I find purty rocks AND get my animal. HAHA. BTW, +1 on the rock shop in globe. I love that pkace and try to stop by when I can. They have a nice revolving display of all sorts of precious gems for sale- fire opals that will make youre eyes water, gold nuggets that make you want to go out and dig.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 19, 2011 I like rocks too! My father was a Mining Engineer / Geologist (30+ years at the Ray Mine...... Copper put me through college! ), and I always like hearing him tell me of the various rocks/earth that surrounded us in the hills..... My little sweetie (Greta, my daughter...) is a BIG fan of rocks too. I always try to bring her a sample or two of interesting finds when I'm out...... S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bstpeter Report post Posted October 19, 2011 I brought my Dad to the Museum last year good thing I did. R.I.P. Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum On Saturday, April 30, 2011, the Arizona Historical Society fired the staff and closed the Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum. In addition, all the locks to the building were changed, and access to retrieve specimens and other artifacts on loan to the museum is now restricted by appointment only. This action is a clear and blatant violation of the following provisions of Arizona Statute 41-827: A. The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) shall operate and maintain the centennial museum that houses the mining and mineral museum for the following purposes and with the following authority: 2. To maintain the mining and mineral museum as the state depository for collecting, cataloging and displaying mining artifacts and various specimens of ores, gemstones, lapidary material and other valuable mineral specimens. The abrupt, unannounced closure breaks the plan of record promise by AHS director, Anne Woosley, that the museum shall remain open until June 1st, the end of the current school year. Subsequently, hundreds of students will be denied the opportunity to experience the musem and learn about the importance of mining and minerals in Arizona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
