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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 14, 2017 13:38:14 GMT -5
Thank You HankRocks!!! I will be doing some research and will definitely hit one of your suggested places!! Coating... I GOT THIS!
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Post by HankRocks on Feb 14, 2017 14:17:17 GMT -5
Most of the Crystals in Arkansas form in Pockets along quartz veins. Most of these Crystal Pockets are filled with reddish clay. A lot of good crystals are missed due to that clay. I also tend to leave a good bit of the clay on until I get home as it's a natural packing material(it is more weight). Of course I have been digging crystals every year for 16 plus years and have learned a bit about reading the clay.
Crystal Digging is a lot like Fishing, some days you won't get a strike, and other days you gonna need a bigger boat!!.(name that movie)
(be careful with that acid, should always be used outdoors)
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 14, 2017 14:40:40 GMT -5
Most of the Crystals in Arkansas form in Pockets along quartz veins. Most of these Crystal Pockets are filled with reddish clay. A lot of good crystals are missed due to that clay. I also tend to leave a good bit of the clay on until I get home as it's a natural packing material(it is more weight). Of course I have been digging crystals every year for 16 plus years and have learned a bit about reading the clay. Crystal Digging is a lot like Fishing, some days you won't get a strike, and other days you gonna need a bigger boat!!.(name that movie) (be careful with that acid, should always be used outdoors) H Well I love to fish so I'm good with that. Was it Jaws??? So any tips on reading that clay??
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Post by HankRocks on Feb 14, 2017 15:12:00 GMT -5
It is Jaws!! Very Good!
Generally if you see any clay covered rock, look closely, crystals may be lurking under. If the clay has dried and then washed with rain, they will be exposed. Or if you see a seam in the quartz vein that has clay you may be on to a pocket. An Ice Pick or a sharpened bamboo chop stick can help probe and pry clay loose. if you see and "black ice" in the tailings it's a crystal with a face exposed.
As I mentioned the clay at Miller Mt can come in lumps up to the size of Basketballs. Prying those apart looking for points and clusters is a real workout for the hands.
Thinking about it, Twin Creek will be the best place to go, they seem to be the most helpful and they are actively digging the hillside exposing more rock and crystal.
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