Bringing home the blue
Article Abstract:
C.W. Hayward's amazonite collection date back to 1946 when he found the blue-green stones at Crystal Peak, Colorado. The largest amazonites and smoly crystals are normally on the hanging wall, with flourites and goethites in the bottom of the pocket.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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Turquoise and Bad Boys
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The Bad Boys of Cripple Creek mine allows collectors to prospect for turquoise. The mine is in Cripple Creek, CO, about 45 west of Colorado Springs. The prospecting fee is $15 per hour for individuals.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1991
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Gone rockin'
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Bill Gould has designed a rock screen which facilitates rock collecting. It is called the B and L Rocker. It is an upright collapsible rocker screen. Directions for construction and usage are provided.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
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