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Post by darwinahoy on Jul 1, 2010 21:16:18 GMT -5
I'm headed there tomorrow. It'll be the first time in a couple weeks. The stilbites are okay, but small. Still trying to get them to clean up a bit better, but I think it might be a losing battle. I'm starting to accumulate a little too much, so I think I'll be gathering a bunch of it and throwing a box lot on Ebay or something. I really need to start being more selective on what I bring back! Though I might keep a few and throw them into perky boxes before I send them to the clutches of Ebay, as well.
Might also head up Sunday, as well, though I'm not sure. I think I might try to find something different to look for. I heard of a fossil site just a bit north of UNS, so I might try that...if it's bust, then there's always UNS on the way back!
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 2, 2010 5:53:39 GMT -5
I know the fossil site you are talking about by NS. I have not personally collected there. Not real big into fossils. I do know what you will be looking for is foot prints of dinos. I have a friend that has been there many times and done fairly well. Cool stuff. Just not into it.good luck there. Should be pretty easy from what I understand. Split the shale/sandstone and the foot prints are there. I can't make Sunday. family 4th stuff to do. Can't complain though. Beer, tequila, burgers, dogs and fireworks. Could be worse.
Pete
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Post by darwinahoy on Jul 2, 2010 22:31:52 GMT -5
Hmmm...I think we may be talking about different sites. The site I'm going to is referenced for fossil fish, among a few other things. It's not really all that close to NS, but it's at least in the same direction haha. I'll update more if there's anything there, but I have a feeling the site may no longer exist.
Did well at NS today, though. Met up with Aaron there, and ran into a good friend that I see there very frequently. He found a large pocket the day before, and needed help opening it up, and offered to split the finds if I could help out. Well, we got it open, and we both made out really well. Mostly amethyst casts with datolite (a LOT of them). I'm not into quartz or casts, so he took most of those, but I did come away with a few pieces that I'm absolutely thrilled with. I'll try to get some pics soon.
And Aaron, next time we meet up, I got some pieces for you!
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Post by darwinahoy on Jul 3, 2010 6:20:18 GMT -5
Batteries died, but I managed to get off two quick pictures of the nicest piece of the pocket (in my opinion, at least). The specimen has two differing halves. The top half is all datolite with some scattered heulandites, while the bottom is all quartz points with a prehnite ball, thomsonite, and chabazite. Still has to be cleaned, but here you go.
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 3, 2010 6:57:14 GMT -5
That's funny. I was there on Thursday from about 9 till 2. He must have come up after I left. Where did he open that pocket? And when is the next time you plan on going to NS or do you want to meet up for a quartz spot I know. Either is fine with me. Can't wait to see the rest of the stuff you found. Looks real good.
Pete
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Post by ajk on Jul 3, 2010 8:34:03 GMT -5
Batteries died, but I managed to get off two quick pictures of the nicest piece of the pocket (in my opinion, at least). The specimen has two differing halves. The top half is all datolite with some scattered heulandites, while the bottom is all quartz points with a prehnite ball, thomsonite, and chabazite. Still has to be cleaned, but here you go. Nice! That was the piece I was curious about the whole time you were poking around that pocket. Thanks for letting me observe yesterday, BTW. I really appreciate it! I learned quite a bit, though I did forget a couple of the mineral names. I should get the camera back today and hopefully be able to post some pics later. Thanks again! Aaron
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Post by CrossfireBusiness on Jul 3, 2010 9:37:02 GMT -5
Hey looks like you guys are all doing very well ... I will be keeping an eye out for more specimen pics here ... Thats a great specimen there Anthony! I really like the contrast of the different minerals ... .... Sorry I couldnt make it,,,Greg
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Post by darwinahoy on Jul 3, 2010 21:06:19 GMT -5
Pete, he did mention he comes along usually pretty late in the afternoon many times. After work, I think. He found this pocket in that same hold in the ground you saw me digging in. If you're there in the near future, you'll certainly see where it came from...the pocket was pretty large. I'll be going back tomorrow, but after that, I have NO idea. Maybe Wednesday. The quartz spot would be interesting if the stuff is nice, but I have a hard time getting into quartz. Sometimes, though, if it's something special, I make an exception (hint, hint...wait for my next picture) Aaron, it was good having you. It's a place that takes a little getting used to, to just hunker down somewhere, and keep working the same spot...sometimes you find something, sometimes you don't. Let me know the next time you're up for a trip, and we could check out one of the sites in Monmouth County for shark teeth or something, too.
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Post by arappaho on Jul 3, 2010 21:16:34 GMT -5
Cool Specimen! Thanks for the pics. Be happy to look at that ole quartz stuff you found, too. Joe
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Post by CrossfireBusiness on Jul 3, 2010 21:18:24 GMT -5
Hey guys just figured you might wanna know there is a 5 page article in this months July issue of Rock N Gem on New Jersey zeolites !!!!
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Post by darwinahoy on Jul 3, 2010 23:18:32 GMT -5
Nice. I'll have to swing by Barnes&Noble and see if they still carry that. I know they used to.
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 4, 2010 7:50:45 GMT -5
Interesting article. I like how it says the UNS and LNS quarries are closed. I guess they are technically but I and many other people have been collecting there for the last 20 years or more.
Darwinahoy let me know if you are definitely going on Wednesday. It may be way to hot for me but you never know. I will be going again of course. I will stay in touch. Check you PM's
Pete
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 6, 2010 6:51:27 GMT -5
Lawrence, Your right. It is my old age creeping in. I just could not remember how we did that. ;D WE are going to have to arrange a date for us again Lawrence in the fall when the weather is cooler.
There has been a lot of digging lately. Lots of new spots to check and remove some dirt and rock. I have pics from my last dig will post later today under anew thread. I was a little disappointed in the specimens shown in the article. I have better and seen better than what I have. Still a good article with good info.
Pete
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Post by ajk on Jul 8, 2010 18:04:57 GMT -5
I certainly hope nobody was out hounding in this weather. I was keeping my eye out while working, but it was so damn hot it was hard enough to focus on work let alone divide my attention between spotting YOY smallmouth bass and finding minerals. Best I saw was a bunch of slag and slag glass...
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Post by darwinahoy on Jul 8, 2010 22:23:22 GMT -5
I would if I had any time! Maybe take a trip down to shark river, and sift some fossils in a nice, cool, shady stream now that's a good way to beat the heat!
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 17, 2010 16:25:08 GMT -5
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Post by ajk on Jul 17, 2010 20:14:55 GMT -5
Nice finds Pete! Makes me want to get back out there all the more!
Aaron
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Post by CrossfireBusiness on Jul 17, 2010 22:27:16 GMT -5
looks like another productive day at uns ... That analcime cluster is my favorite ... pm sent ....
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Post by arappaho on Jul 18, 2010 21:39:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the report and all the pics, Pete. Specialli nice to see the pics of the hole you dug. Sure is a lot of rock there. What's causing those green stained looking areas? Keep on digging, Joe.
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 19, 2010 7:38:31 GMT -5
Joe, Yeah there is a lot of rock. You may have to remove about foot or so of overburden to get to it but it is not too much work to do that. This is a typical trap rock quarry for the northeast. The green color in the rocks you see in the pics are nothing more than stains on the surface of the rock. Some are stained pretty good. It maybe from copper but I have never heard or seen any copper minerals at this site. I do know that native copper has been found at the Chimney Rock Quarry in Boundbrook NJ. I have one small thumbnail specimen from there with a leaf of copper sticking up off the matrix that is the size of a nickel. It was given to me by a really good friend from back when collecting was still allowed there. So maybe the piece was found 50 years ago? Once the weather cools down I will be going back. I will keep everyone informed so that if anyone wants to tag along they can.
Pete
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 20, 2010 9:00:12 GMT -5
Native copper specimen I mentioned. Pete
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Post by Jbeckert on Jul 22, 2010 17:32:17 GMT -5
Im loving all the "illegaly" collected new street stuff....mawhahahaha.
Pa is where its at.... Yall need to get away from NJ.
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Post by Jbeckert on Jul 22, 2010 18:53:40 GMT -5
So I decided I wasnt going to bombard the thread like that.... Back to the original thread title, I'll support the "eastern PA" part. Pa is where its at, the proof is in the pudding. Well in the pictures in this case. Ill start with the zeolites since thats been a hot topic in this thread... plus it needs more photos. Clear Chabazite, Stillbite "blossom" and some other stuff, lol, thats not important cause its too small Stilbite "blossom" Big arse Stilbite plate from a monster pocket I opened up, Thats my hand and half my urm underneath. I had a closeup but it didnt upload. Blury but nice "Rootbear" stilbites Heres a chab and a closeup of the same piece. A chab piece with "snowflake" calcites Heres a calcite piece with "snowflake" calcites more.....
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Post by Jbeckert on Jul 22, 2010 19:50:52 GMT -5
heres a big golden beryl from a secret spot. I wasnt looking for beryl either so it was a nice find. gold Beryl chunk from a differnt spot teeny green piece from the same spot ankerite on quartz druzy makes 'er sparkle Kyanite chunks from that spot kinda near the airport Prehnite from an unusual location chalcedony and calcite from the same spot as the prehnite. They call this "Pa Opal" Wavelite Calcite pocket from wavelite spot another calcite plate from a larger pocket. It was a good day, I had a ton of these. Strontianite from the same place more...?...yup, why not?
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Post by Jbeckert on Jul 22, 2010 20:08:18 GMT -5
Amazonite from mineral hill Stilbites and stuff... mica more wavelite 2 pink calcite points... paaareeetttty neat! Pretty AND neat. chunk of calcite monsters Calcite with pyrite sparkles Calcite Quartz Glob some crystals in my kitchen pyro chunk. I have a ton of pyros in my cabinet but I dont feel like getting the key to open it. Heres a small one though. .... All From PA, almost all from SE PA. Maybe I'll upload more if anyone is interested. This was a sneak peak of SE PA mineralogy. If you're in NJ why not stop in SEPA?
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Post by ajk on Jul 22, 2010 20:40:43 GMT -5
Nice stuff Jbeckert! Love the color in the last pic. You know you're going to have to give me some locations, right
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Post by Jbeckert on Jul 22, 2010 20:57:34 GMT -5
Ill trade spots if ya got a good one. Good secrets don't come cheap I dont really collect in other states so its gotta be PA. We'll see though. Im always getting out these days with the new pup and after a long collecting "hiatus."
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Post by carnelianpete on Jul 23, 2010 12:21:06 GMT -5
Cool specimens. Nice work in getting them. Must have been some nice pockets.
Trade spots? That's a new one. I am up for a trade but I have already posted all my spots. Except one. The pyromorphites you have can only come from one place in SE Pa. so that's already known (Phoenixville). The calcites, prenhite etc seem like they come form Perkiomenville or other quarries located in the area. The places that you have found the other material would be welcome. Especially the stilbites, calcites and chabs. PM me if you are interested in trading spots, collecting together some time or just a flat out trade of specimens. Your call.
Pete
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Post by Jbeckert on Jul 23, 2010 15:10:20 GMT -5
Those calcites are from all over Pete. I think only those nice dogtooth plates and the cubes with pyrite are from perkiomenville. Even then, Perkiomenville is huge, you gotta know the place well. The Prehnite and chalcedony is from dyer's. As For phoenixville, You gotta know how to work those dumps. I dont really even bother with brookdale as most people do. Though you are right, alot of the items I uploaded are from quarries SO I'm gonna run and get the key to the cabinet and upload some mo' photos.... stuff not from quarries. lol
As for the trade, dont mean to be a grump or anything but I only display self collected Items as it is 99.9999% of my collection. As long as your "one" is in PA, I'm in. I'm always down for a collecting trip. Maybe we can coax Lawrence into coming up too. He has a nose for beryl, and thats my latest site Ive been working. Reports of 50lb beryls back in the day! brb...let me get that key.
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