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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 21, 2011 15:58:25 GMT -5
Hey all!
My boss's wife was just telling me that (shes not a rock hound) she and her daughter want to make a trip somewhere in Arkansas, where you can mine for diamonds.
Anyone heard of this?
Thanks!!!
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 21, 2011 16:05:46 GMT -5
Is Crater of Diamonds State Park the one she is thinking of?
I was just reading up on it and it has very cool history about this area and site.
As always
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 21, 2011 16:11:24 GMT -5
Yes I believe that would be where she was talking about. I've never been there, but plan to someday...
If they go, ask her to bring some rocks home. I believe there's jasper and agates there too, but usually overlooked when people are wanting diamonds.
Nate
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Post by texaswoodie on Jan 21, 2011 17:19:16 GMT -5
Yup, Crater of Diamonds State Park. Unlikely to find a diamond in one day, but hey, someone has to win the lottery sooner or later.
Curt
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 21, 2011 20:05:59 GMT -5
Thanks Guys!!!!
For some reason I think that if I were to find anything, I would be really interested in seeing the material that they are embedded in.
When I was reading up on it, they talk about the diamonds being in something they called a "volcanic pipe".
I had never heard this term ... so I think seeing what the stones are in would be just as interesting.
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Post by roswelljero on Jan 22, 2011 1:02:31 GMT -5
The entire field you hunt in is the opening of a volcanic pipe. The diamonds are 'in' Lamproite. www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com/history/why.aspxDefinitely try to go after a rain or on a sunny day. Most diamonds are found by just looking while walking around. I've been there twice, haven't found one yet, but there's always next time.  Later, jeri |
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Jan 22, 2011 11:55:14 GMT -5
In the web site there is a place you can sign up for the parks newsletter. It sounded like a fun read but the sight wouldn't take my addy so I had to send the addy by regular mail. Thanks for the post  |
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damammy
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Post by damammy on Jan 22, 2011 12:33:30 GMT -5
Julie, it is a neat place been there 7 or 8 times has a really nice camp ground with lots of wild life and lots of racoons that rob people of their food on a nightly basis ;D
I have never found a diamond but always collect agate and jasper if you go you need to go collect crystal also it is near by
Donna
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