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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 31, 2016 17:04:58 GMT -5
We are in San Antonio for my son's swim meet and had Friday off. So, I went to Llano to hunt rocks, while my wife and son went to the Riverwalk to hunt Pokémon! I don't really get the whole Pokémon Go thing, but it makes my wife's attitude about rock hunting alot more positive! Anyway, I drove to Llano and dropped in at Enchanted Rocks to get some direction on where to go. Frank, the owner, was extremely gracious and helpful with multiple locations and opportunities! If you ever get to Llano, you need to go see Frank. Because of my limited time, I went out to the Llano River, less than a mile from Frank's shop. I spent a couple hours hounding, until I ran out of water and had to get out of the heat! I found tons of granite, quartz, and flint, but was really focused on agates. Below are some of the finds.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  14.  15. Pretty sure it's pet wood.  Thanks for looking! Jeremy |
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Post by adam on Jul 31, 2016 17:12:37 GMT -5
Super cool agates. Nice and rounded.
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Post by vegasjames on Jul 31, 2016 17:56:22 GMT -5
Nice colors and patterns. Surprised at how small everything s though. I thought everything was supposed to be bigger in Texas.  |
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Post by napoleonrags on Jul 31, 2016 19:06:06 GMT -5
Nice hounds, dog. I was in Lewisville, TX, fir a very similar meet.
Colin
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Post by orrum on Jul 31, 2016 19:10:43 GMT -5
Great finds Jeremy!!!
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Post by orrum on Jul 31, 2016 19:11:02 GMT -5
Great finds Jeremy!!!
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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 31, 2016 19:31:36 GMT -5
Nice colors and patterns. Surprised at how small everything s though. I thought everything was supposed to be bigger in Texas. I guess I assumed everyone knew our money was bigger, too...... Yes, the river gravels do tend to be a little smaller. They didn't start here, but they got here as fast as they could! These gravels are much different than what I find on the San Jacinto. Thanks for looking! |
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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 31, 2016 19:39:35 GMT -5
Nice hounds, dog. I was in Lewisville, TX, fir a very similar meet. Colin Thanks, Colin! Assuming you were swimming at the new pool up there? What event was there? Very nice facility! I love getting out when I get the green light! So many different locations to go in Texas and different stuff at each location. Very blessed! Jeremy |
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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 31, 2016 19:40:55 GMT -5
Super cool agates. Nice and rounded. Thanks, Adam! |
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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 31, 2016 19:42:08 GMT -5
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 31, 2016 19:51:31 GMT -5
I understand the 100 pound tumbling capacity and double Lot O now. You are the one person that can keep it packed. More great finds, keep it up!
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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 31, 2016 20:13:01 GMT -5
I understand the 100 pound tumbling capacity and double Lot O now. You are the one person that can keep it packed. More great finds, keep it up! Thanks, Randy! I may have quantity, but you've got the quality to shoot for (finishing & photography). Keep it rolling! |
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 1, 2016 8:28:46 GMT -5
Jeremy,you hit the jackpot on some beautiful rocks (AGAIN)....Thumbs up
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 1, 2016 15:07:09 GMT -5
Neat post! You know, I've been in that rock shop numerous times and go for food at Llano regularly and had no idea there were even agates in the Llano River gravel. Never seen or heard of any at all even at the local rock shows. Thought it was all granite , feldspar and flint. Shoot, all the land being private, I had no idea you could even access the gravel beds without a boat. Looks like I'm gonna have to check it out sometime. Those agates are unusual too and really resemble those from Missouri further east. Just goes to show ya, ya never know till ya see it yourself....Mel
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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 2, 2016 7:02:55 GMT -5
Neat post! You know, I've been in that rock shop numerous times and go for food at Llano regularly and had no idea there were even agates in the Llano River gravel. Never seen or heard of any at all even at the local rock shows. Thought it was all granite , feldspar and flint. Shoot, all the land being private, I had no idea you could even access the gravel beds without a boat. Looks like I'm gonna have to check it out sometime. Those agates are unusual too and really resemble those from Missouri further east. Just goes to show ya, ya never know till ya see it yourself....Mel Thanks, Mel. After Frank gave me directions and a good idea of what I'd find, I wasn't expecting much from the agates. You have to wade through a lot of quartz, flint, and granite, but they are there. I also found a few Bryozoans down there. Frank directed me to park at the end of Ash St. and walk down to the gravel beds. He said that he owns the mineral rights to that area, for whatever that's worth. Not sure if you need to ask Frank about hunting that area or not. You can tell him the guy that gave him a big chunk of crinoid limestone sent you. - Jeremy  |
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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 2, 2016 7:26:31 GMT -5
Jeremy,you hit the jackpot on some beautiful rocks (AGAIN)....Thumbs up Thanks, Mike! I'm trying to build up my inventory so we do another trade.....lol. Jeremy |
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 2, 2016 14:01:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the info and map Jeremy. Have to give it a looksee next time I go for BBQ at Coopers. Only a few blocks from my favorite eatery. Very cool!!!!. I do find a little pet wood and some geodes even here on the ranch. Have always wondered why there are no sedimentary agates in the local limestone. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled every time I'm around a gravel bed I guess. Heck. I have a gravel filled stream bed on the back of my other lot. Next time I look for points and fossils I'll have to be more careful and look for agates too. Can't believe the local rockhounds are not collecting those agates even if they are smaller stones...Mel
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Post by QuailRiver on Aug 2, 2016 15:18:33 GMT -5
No mention of Llanite? Is the deposit played out? Closed to the public now? Or too common out there to pursue?  ? Larry C. |
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 2, 2016 19:23:54 GMT -5
Larry, I was there just a few months ago. The llanite deposit is still right by the road on Hwy 16 by Babyhead. Lots of beautiful solid stuff there but how you get into it is another question. Very solid "huge" blocks with nary a crack to get a chisel into. I don't know how the Hwy dept folks would feel about taking a heavy sledge to it and possibly blowing shards out into traffic either as it is right on the roadside. Don't know if there is a regulation about that or not. I know in some places, like Oregon, roadside collecting is a no no in some areas. Sure is pretty material, though very tough too. I broke the handle right off a heavy sledge there years ago. The only loose stuff is mainly weathered and porous but the dike itself is solid as all get out with lots of nice blue in it....Mel
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Post by QuailRiver on Aug 2, 2016 21:18:10 GMT -5
Larry, I was there just a few months ago. The llanite deposit is still right by the road on Hwy 16 by Babyhead. Lots of beautiful solid stuff there but how you get into it is another question. Very solid "huge" blocks with nary a crack to get a chisel into. I don't know how the Hwy dept folks would feel about taking a heavy sledge to it and possibly blowing shards out into traffic either as it is right on the roadside. Don't know if there is a regulation about that or not. I know in some places, like Oregon, roadside collecting is a no no in some areas. Sure is pretty material, though very tough too. I broke the handle right off a heavy sledge there years ago. The only loose stuff is mainly weathered and porous but the dike itself is solid as all get out with lots of nice blue in it....Mel I'm glad to learn that the deposit isn't played out yet! I've always thought Llanite was a really cool rock and have enjoyed slabbing it! I've seen some beautiful spheres cut from it too. I've had about a 7-8 pound chunk (one of the last from my stash) of it sitting in line on my deck rail waiting for it's turn in the saw shop for a few weeks now. We lost a couple of shade trees last year that provided some afternoon cover for the saw building and without them the heat along with our piedmont Carolina humidity has made it insufferable out there until about 7:00 pm each evening which doesn't leave much slabbing time before dark. I'm starting to "jones" from lack of slabbing time! September can't get here soon enough! Larry C. |
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