Ludlow for Lavic Jasper

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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jun 30, 2010 0:09:21 GMT -5

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Post by christopherl1234 on Jun 30, 2010 0:09:21 GMT -5

So last Thursday I started my little expedition. These are some pictures of the first area I visited, Ludlow, California near the Cady Mountains. What I found there was Lavic Jasper.

There was lots of chunks of seam Jasper about one inch thick. Looks a lot like Bacon Jasper.

and this red and white Jasp/Ag

I also found some palm sized Brecciated Jasper

This was an interesting piece I picked up so I can find out what is in the inside

TONS of tumbling size pieces all over

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And the ground was paved in Jasper in some areas

The Lava flow

I didn't find the big football chunks I was after but maybe next time. This trip was really to get aquinted with the area. My fiield guide say there is a huge amount of various materials in this area. I only explored a couple spots this time because I was ansy to get to the Serria Nevada Mountain Range to explore....but more on that later. All in all I had a good time and had a really nice experience.

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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jun 30, 2010 8:11:15 GMT -5

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Post by moondragon on Jun 30, 2010 8:11:15 GMT -5

Christopher I always enjoying going along with you on your trips almost as much as I love seeing what you will create out of these stones.
I have never been farther west than Texas and I love seeing this land.
Thank you:)
Watch out for snakes:)
S

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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jun 30, 2010 9:09:05 GMT -5

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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 30, 2010 9:09:05 GMT -5

You were 31 miles from me. Next time you plan a trip that way give me a call. We camp with friends at Lavic and collect all around that area. There are many nice locations within 10-15 miles of there and many different types of rock. The red with white or blue stringers is classic Lavic. Across the freeway at the South Cadys is tons of tricolor "rainbow jasper"and lots of interesting agates. And on and on.

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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jun 30, 2010 10:19:06 GMT -5

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Post by jakesrocks on Jun 30, 2010 10:19:06 GMT -5

Funny that you started this thread. Going through buckets of rocks in my shed, I found 2 full of Lavic material that I'd forgotten about. Did the military folks south of Lavic siding put on a show for you ? Last time I was there, the fly boys were tearing up the desert floor with rockets, bombs and 20 MM cannon. Scared the wife half to death, as we were only about 1 - 1/2 miles from the action. Being an old Nam vet, I was loving it.
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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jun 30, 2010 19:43:29 GMT -5

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johnjsgems, PM me your number and I will be sure to call you.

No flyboys this time

I will post the second lacation I went to in the Serria Nevada Mountain Range near Inyokern in the next few days as time permits

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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jul 1, 2010 7:10:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Jul 1, 2010 7:10:37 GMT -5 That was a great trip report! Thanks for sharing the pictures! It is amazing to see all the beautiful stones just laying around there! Fran

Roller driving up their electric bill Member since February 2010 Posts: 2,391	Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jul 1, 2010 7:45:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Roller on Jul 1, 2010 7:45:13 GMT -5 Wow you made it out there ...looks like you did pretty well ... cant wait till i get out that way ...

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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jul 1, 2010 8:14:56 GMT -5

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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 1, 2010 8:14:56 GMT -5

Great trip report! I really miss the trips out to Lavic and the south Cadys. You just never know what you'll find while hounding that area. I was just going through my Lavic area bin the other day and as always, it seems there's just no end to the wild and wonderful varieties of colorful jasper agate from that region.....Mel

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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jul 1, 2010 9:29:25 GMT -5

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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 1, 2010 9:29:25 GMT -5

Next time you're out that way, go west of Amboy about 5 miles to the Kel/Baker road. Go up Kel / Baker about 1-1/2 miles, and you'll see an old mine head frame. This is the old Black Jack silver mine. In the tailings you'll find good cabbing grade Dumortierite. You may even find small plates of Dumortierite crystals ( rare stuff ).
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christopherl1234 has started giving rock gifts Member since March 2010 Posts: 3,282	Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jul 1, 2010 19:58:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by christopherl1234 on Jul 1, 2010 19:58:29 GMT -5 Thanks Don Yeah I made it out there!! I have to go back soon to explore more
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Ludlow for Lavic Jasper Jul 2, 2010 9:08:03 GMT -5

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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 2, 2010 9:08:03 GMT -5

I wouldn't go into the mine itself. It's much too unstable. But digging through the tailings you can find some nice material, and possibly some mining relics. I found a couple of worn out chisels and a small broken pulley which I use as a display stand for a nice piece of Dumortierite.
Don

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