Post by armymedicm6 on Mar 3, 2017 9:51:24 GMT -5
So How do I make a proper introduction.
I began to enjoy Geology around 20 years ago from my grandfather. His interest and rock hunting began in the early 40's after obtaining his degree in Physics and geology and moving to Georgia. Over the years he amassed a collection that he kept mostly private that would be the envy of almost anyone. Shed's filled with large boxes of crystals containing everything from Amethyst to Emeralds. I think the largest crystal I have seen of his with a guess would be a Smokey quartz in the 40-50 lb range. Recently, My grandfather passed away. It is only now I realize how much time I spent talking with him and admiring his collection without "LEARNING" his techniques and approach to finding his treasures.
Recently, I have retired from the military. Now, with time on my hand and my grandfathers treasure left to me I have a reignited fire inside of me to search, hopefully find and collect these beautiful stones. If only he were still here I could ask these simple questions to him. However, here it goes and I hope to not sound to ignorant. I am trying to start from my learning from a ground up literally perspective. How did the earth form, What caused the plates to shift, Why did small mountains and hills form conceivable from nowhere. All of this leads me to the question I currently have and where I stand in my search for my first hopeful dig.
After studying topo maps and aerial photos I have came across a very small hill which stood out as the surrounding terrain was pretty much flat for miles. I visited the area yesterday to find a very steep hill(mountain) which would fit in a 5-10 square acre square. To make the story shorter, Starting at the top of this small but tall hill of approximately 250 ft. There are huge boulders of lava rock. as you move down the hill the Boulders turn to large stone and then progress to smaller pieces. about halfway down I observed quartz seams in a couple of these large lava rocks approximately 2-3 inches thick on the surface of the ground. The hill is covered with forest and has never been cut as I can tell and the floor of the forest is covered with leaf litter. So, After a very long introduction my question,
Where would you or should I narrow my search at this point? I have tried and tried to remember more. However, without the surface clues I am lost. There is also a dry creek bed in front of this hill and a newer creek to one side of it (Check for gold?) Anyway, Thanks for any help that may be offered. Maybe I can add some pics of favorite stones of my late grandfathers soon.
I began to enjoy Geology around 20 years ago from my grandfather. His interest and rock hunting began in the early 40's after obtaining his degree in Physics and geology and moving to Georgia. Over the years he amassed a collection that he kept mostly private that would be the envy of almost anyone. Shed's filled with large boxes of crystals containing everything from Amethyst to Emeralds. I think the largest crystal I have seen of his with a guess would be a Smokey quartz in the 40-50 lb range. Recently, My grandfather passed away. It is only now I realize how much time I spent talking with him and admiring his collection without "LEARNING" his techniques and approach to finding his treasures.
Recently, I have retired from the military. Now, with time on my hand and my grandfathers treasure left to me I have a reignited fire inside of me to search, hopefully find and collect these beautiful stones. If only he were still here I could ask these simple questions to him. However, here it goes and I hope to not sound to ignorant. I am trying to start from my learning from a ground up literally perspective. How did the earth form, What caused the plates to shift, Why did small mountains and hills form conceivable from nowhere. All of this leads me to the question I currently have and where I stand in my search for my first hopeful dig.
After studying topo maps and aerial photos I have came across a very small hill which stood out as the surrounding terrain was pretty much flat for miles. I visited the area yesterday to find a very steep hill(mountain) which would fit in a 5-10 square acre square. To make the story shorter, Starting at the top of this small but tall hill of approximately 250 ft. There are huge boulders of lava rock. as you move down the hill the Boulders turn to large stone and then progress to smaller pieces. about halfway down I observed quartz seams in a couple of these large lava rocks approximately 2-3 inches thick on the surface of the ground. The hill is covered with forest and has never been cut as I can tell and the floor of the forest is covered with leaf litter. So, After a very long introduction my question,
Where would you or should I narrow my search at this point? I have tried and tried to remember more. However, without the surface clues I am lost. There is also a dry creek bed in front of this hill and a newer creek to one side of it (Check for gold?) Anyway, Thanks for any help that may be offered. Maybe I can add some pics of favorite stones of my late grandfathers soon.