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Post by missz120 on Sept 21, 2016 12:09:50 GMT -5
Hey everyone! So I've loved crystals and minerals since I can remember and would love to start learning how to identify and find my own specimans. I live in eastern PA and can't travel too far but I am eager to learn more about local dig sites and any advice to get started on my own.
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Post by missz120 on Sept 21, 2016 12:10:22 GMT -5
My goal eventually is to make jewelry and beautiful display pieces.
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Post by themarshfox on Jun 10, 2018 23:45:15 GMT -5
Hello. One of the best experiences I had as a rock collector was in Altoona, Pennsylvania (In which I found numerous fossils in Mudstone, something I can't do in NC). Focus on collecting a variety of specimens, not just ones that look pretty. Divide you collection into minerals, rocks and fossils. If you type in "Geology For (Blank) County, (State)" The USGS has a database of all the geological formations in the area. Know the difference between construction aggregate and natural rocks and minerals. Enjoy yourself, and have fun.
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