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Post by perkins17 on Jun 16, 2023 21:22:33 GMT -5
As some of you know, my family on my mom's side were original Montana homesteaders. I am heading to there July 8-12ish for some hiking, hounding, and to find some old family spots. My family out there used to be rockhounds out there finding Montana Moss Agate and Thundereggs, and I'd love to find some of the same stuff they did. While rockhounding Montana has a couple mediocre sights, I'd love a couple really solid locations to plan my vacation around. Montana moss agate is top of my list to find, and I'd love a couple locations to check out if you're willing to share. PMs are more than welcome, and even general advice would be helpful. Thank you guys, I know the RTH will come through again. -Nicholas
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Post by stardiamond on Jun 16, 2023 22:00:06 GMT -5
I have bought Montana moss rough from a few ebay sellers that self collect and they might be willing to help. One is mebefishn2 and the other is fishingtripfund2012
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Jun 17, 2023 9:16:07 GMT -5
Your timing, or mine sucks. The week you are going to be there I will be at the Smithsonian. The week you have left, I plan to be in Eastern MT to find agate. I could have put you on some spectacular rocks, but I do not want to post places like that online.
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Post by perkins17 on Jun 17, 2023 9:43:22 GMT -5
Your timing, or mine sucks. The week you are going to be there I will be at the Smithsonian. The week you have left, I plan to be in Eastern MT to find agate. I could have put you on some spectacular rocks, but I do not want to post places like that online. Dang it. If you don't mind sharing, I'd love a PM of a couple I could check out. Thank you.
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Post by quartzilla on Jun 18, 2023 11:42:03 GMT -5
There used to be pay sites to pan for sapphires around Yogo Gulch. I also remember reading about a smoky quartz crystal area but I can’t recall where it’s at. I remember a vendor at a swap meet here years ago had Jewelry that he made with yellowish green sapphires they had panned for and the stones were drop dead gorgeous.
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Post by Worden on Jun 27, 2023 14:27:46 GMT -5
Judith peak and crystal state park both have Quartz crystal some smokey and even black. Any yellowstone fishing access site from Billings down to mabye Miles City will be good to find moss agate. Just, its extremely high water right now (june 2023) lots of recent rain. If you drive back roads and find a road cut thats an old river way, you can get lucky.
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Post by perkins17 on Jun 27, 2023 20:38:49 GMT -5
Judith peak and crystal state park both have Quartz crystal some smokey and even black. Any yellowstone fishing access site from Billings down to mabye Miles City will be good to find moss agate. Just, its extremely high water right now (june 2023) lots of recent rain. If you drive back roads and find a road cut thats an old river way, you can get lucky. Thanks a lot, those are some helpful tips. I can't wait to head down there.
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 6, 2023 16:31:34 GMT -5
I'm leaving for Montana soon, and would love if some of you could please share a couple of places to hound somewhere around 2 hours away from Missoula, give or take if you don't mind. Thank you guys, the places already posted are helpful.
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Post by khara on Jul 6, 2023 17:49:07 GMT -5
I don’t know Montana but have always been drawn to it. Did you ever say what area specifically you’ll be in? And, I hope you’ll post some scenic pictures!
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 6, 2023 20:30:21 GMT -5
I don’t know Montana but have always been drawn to it. Did you ever say what area specifically you’ll be in? And, I hope you’ll post some scenic pictures! I thought I said where I was going, but I guess not. Thats been fixed. I'm heading to Missoula and a couple other places depending on where the wind takes me. It should be a lot of fun.
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Jul 6, 2023 20:44:22 GMT -5
I intend to be in MT part of the week of the 16th, but will not be going that far west.
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Post by quartzilla on Jul 9, 2023 15:46:37 GMT -5
If you see the Dental Floss Tycoon give’em a shout out for me! 😉
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Post by Starguy on Jul 9, 2023 17:31:28 GMT -5
There’s gem mountain between Phillipsburg and Hamilton. It was pretty expensive last time I was there.
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