Karen
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Post by Karen on Jun 10, 2009 14:41:50 GMT -5
I am planning a trip to the sunstone mines in Plush, OR at the end of this month. I have never been there and don't know exactly what to expect. Anyone have advice or tips for me?
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2009 19:42:19 GMT -5
Karen,
Go to the mine websites.......they have lots of info about what to expect/what to bring/do's and donts. Just remember its wicked hot over there during the summer......take lots and LOTS of water with you.
Shannon
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Post by Woodyrock on Jun 11, 2009 1:00:39 GMT -5
Like Shannon said, take lots of water! Some portable shade would good too, the nearest tree is long way. A 1/4 inch sieve and a pan large enough to dunk the seive into water will recover a lot of stones that go unseen when dirty. More water. Sieve the dirt out before dunking in the water, will save water.
Woody
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Karen
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Post by Karen on Jun 11, 2009 15:36:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips! I'll be sure to check the websites and get a pan and seive. I'll post pictures when I'm back. It should be interesting. I am going with a group of about 40 people, students and fellow alumni of the International School of Gemology, along with our fearless school president.
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Karen
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Post by Karen on Jul 3, 2009 13:42:55 GMT -5
What a trip! Glad to be home and out of the heat, but at the same time I wish I was still there. I didn't take many pictures, dragging around a camera can be a pain. But I will post some pictures of the mine and stones next week.
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SirRoxalot
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Post by SirRoxalot on Jul 19, 2009 15:32:59 GMT -5
We demand an update! That stuff can be gorgeous, you find some nice ones??
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Karen
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Post by Karen on Jul 20, 2009 18:38:15 GMT -5
Your wish (or demand) is my command! I finally got around to taking pictures. first, here's a couple pictures of the Dust Devil mine, I didn't take my camera over to the Spectrum mine or to the Double Eagle claim.     Okay, now for my finds. A tray full of sunstone, these are small stones, less than 4 cts.  These stones are a bit larger, between 4 and 8 cts.  All of these are more than 8 cts.  Greens and Watermelons  Reds  Shiller  Big shiller - this stone weighs over 66 cts.  We had a great time, I am hoping to go back again at the end of August. |
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Jul 21, 2009 0:32:14 GMT -5
Wow! that big shiller is going to make something gorgeous! Glad you were so successful.
Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 21, 2009 7:50:19 GMT -5
Oh I absolutely LOVE Sunstone. You scored big and it's not easy (due to its characteristics) to get the bigger chunks. Good for you and thanks for sharing these with us!
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SirRoxalot
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Post by SirRoxalot on Jul 28, 2009 15:54:07 GMT -5
Woah nice! What a curious feldspar. Thanks for sharing!
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Jason
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Post by Jason on Jul 28, 2009 22:25:04 GMT -5
great finds..thanks for the trip report..looks like you cleaned up pretty good.
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