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Post by juniorrockhound on Oct 26, 2008 16:26:41 GMT -5
Hello, my name is Dustin and I'm 14 years old. I found these rocks at the Ray Mica Mine, and think they're Beryl but not really sure. I was wondering if you could identify. I love to go rock hunting and know that it's for fun. After church every Sunday for the last six months me and my Dad go rock hunting all over Western North Carolina. Thank you for your time and can't wait to post another picture!  Full size: birdonthemoon.com/new/dustinsberyl.jpg |
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Post by traveler on Oct 26, 2008 16:48:51 GMT -5
It looks like Golden Beryl and the Ray Mine is known for this.
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Post by scott on Oct 27, 2008 13:47:16 GMT -5
Yup that's Beryl. Great finds. Keep up the great finds and pictures. I wish so much that I started collecting at your age.
Scott
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Post by gemlover on Oct 27, 2008 18:57:39 GMT -5
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Beautiful crystals. The Ray Mica Mine is known for the golden beryl, at first sight i also thought of tourmaline, however, the Ray mine usually has black tourmaline. therefore lets go with the beryl ID.
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Post by amythestguy on Oct 27, 2008 19:10:16 GMT -5
That piece at the bottom looks real gemmy. sure would like a closer look....
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Post by postal on Oct 27, 2008 19:56:18 GMT -5
jason leave that young rockhound alone you know a closer look for you is in your hand at your house. Dustin, great find looks like Golden Beryl.Another place to find nice gold beryl is the crabtree.Also Emeralds.Pete
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Post by amythestguy on Oct 27, 2008 20:24:20 GMT -5
Ya know pete there will be a bunch of new folks at the hogg this weekend I will have to pull the old " naw thats nuthin just a rock" routine as I watch where it gets thrown on the ground. The great Don Aldridge taught me that one with my finer points thrown in for good measure
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Post by moonbird on Oct 30, 2008 19:46:30 GMT -5
Dustin and I will be at Hogg on Saturday, look forward to meeting everyone!
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Post by amythestguy on Oct 30, 2008 22:07:23 GMT -5
Will see you there and bring some of that beryl so pete and I can take a closer look(seriously)
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