Gathering roses

Article Abstract:

A man and his wife recount their experience in collecting barite rose rocks in Oklahoma. Barite roses are the official state rock of Oklahoma. They are so called since they are rose to reddish in color due to the inclusion of red Garber sand.

Reports, Natural resources, Oklahoma, Barite

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Sleeping stones

Article Abstract:

Septarian nodules are becoming increasingly popular among collectors. The nodules, which are also known as septarium, septarian boulder and turtle stone, contain yellow calcite crystals within aragonite-lined cavities.

Appreciation, Geodes

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Tee off at Topaz mountain

Article Abstract:

A couple makes a trip to Topaz mountain to look for the crystals that have made the mountain famous. The trek yielded clear, champagne-colored crystals obtained by chipping through vugs found inside the rocks.

Description and travel, Collections and collecting, Topaz, Topaz Mountain

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