bouldergal
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by bouldergal on Mar 15, 2009 20:29:29 GMT -5
Finally made a trip up the coast of Florida today. Honeymoon Island (used to be called Mud Island) is now a Florida State Park. It is known to be the location to find agatized coral. I spent about 2 hours there this morning slipping and sliding over rocks at the beach. My sandals fell apart (and they were good, river rafting, sturdy sandals) but I kept at it. Not exactly sure what to look for, but I came home with about 30 - 40 lb. of rock. I sliced a heel and two small slabs tonight and it looks like I picked up some of the right stuff. Not spectacular, but I've got a lotta cuttin' to do! I'll keep everyone posted on the results.
Susan2
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Post by kap on Mar 15, 2009 21:34:45 GMT -5
Hi Susan I have been planning on a trip to find some also, did you find it in the park? Is it on the beach? THANKS!!
Keith
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Mar 18, 2009 21:11:36 GMT -5
Hi Keith,
On the beach. It's very rocky in some spots. I'm hoping to get some more info about what to look for more specifically. Hard to take a saw with you, but next time I'll take my rock pick. I'll keep you posted on what I find out and post photos if any of the stuff I got is worth it.
Susan
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Post by kap on Mar 18, 2009 21:31:55 GMT -5
Thanks I am planning on making a trip down that way maybe in late May.
Keith
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buckwheat69
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Post by buckwheat69 on Mar 21, 2009 1:25:13 GMT -5
Hello,
Thats just aboout 35 min up us19 for me. I m goin now that I know I can find some there. Any chance you could posst some pics of the rough so I have an idea what to look for. would be greatful!
Thank you
Steve
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Apr 6, 2009 20:44:53 GMT -5
I'm still sorting through what I brought back. I posted a few pix in Specimens, but so far nothing exceptional. I'm hoping to make a trip in the next week or so with my son. He's much more resilient than my daughter, and he has the eyes of a hawk. I'll keep "y'all" posted!
Susan
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jcinpc
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Post by jcinpc on Apr 8, 2009 0:30:50 GMT -5
hey susan, have you tried the south side of Tampa. I have heard of a few places that they are being found like the stuff found at the Davis Island area. There is some found on HM as wellMy old sites are now gone, houses sitting on top of 100 acres of an old coral bed.sad. More and more people are trying to find the old sites.
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Apr 8, 2009 20:24:52 GMT -5
I'm heading back up this weekend with my son. Any specifics on locations would really be appreciated. Most of what I brought back last weekend is darker....black with some reddish areas. Also many pieces that show the crossgrain like "jcpnic"s 1,2,10 photos.
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Apr 8, 2009 20:27:13 GMT -5
Maybe it's time for a Florida rockhounds trip like they do in the midwest. Anyone interested?
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jcinpc
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Post by jcinpc on Apr 15, 2009 1:42:38 GMT -5
have you cut any of those yet?
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Apr 15, 2009 15:48:15 GMT -5
Cut a few today. Some very interesting patterns in toffees, whites, creams. Definitely coral. I will try to post photos in a few days. I go back to work tomorrow and won't have a real break until Sunday. I "semi-cabbed" one piece to see how it worked. It tests as agate/jasper on the Moh's scale but it works a lot faster and smoother than other agates I've tried.
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bigdogpc
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Post by bigdogpc on Jun 9, 2009 9:38:04 GMT -5
I saw mention of a possible rockhounding event here in Florida and I would certainly be interested. I hope the idea didn't die off.
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