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| TREASURE HUNTING IN NEVADA Add what you know about this area to create a handy guide for other treasure hunters. |
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| What this area is known for: 1. Opal 2. TURQUOISE 3. Garnet 4. Gold | Biggest finds in this area: 1. In 1993, miners found a 100-kilogram opalized log containing precious opal. 2.Rough turquoise from the state of Nevada is estimated to comfortably exceed $250 million dollars. 3.BLACK PEACOCK", a 169 carat opal was sold for $45,000 |
| Local appraisers: 1. Name, contact info/website 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. http://www.amfed.org/ Local AFMS clubs 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: | Other helpful resources: 1.State of Nevada Division of Minerals http://minerals.state.nv.us/edu_exhibits.htm 2. 3. |
| Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? | |
| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: Garnet Hill Recreation Area General description: The garnets found at this site are dark maroon to black that average in size from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch in size. The specimens are in cavities called vugs and occasionally an attractive 1 inch specimen can be found. The stones are generally not of gem quality but make very nice collector specimens. The garnets are a mixture of spessartine and almandine Garnet. | How to get there: 4 miles Northwest of Central Ely in the Eagan mountain range. The major access road to this area joins US Highway 50 about 6.4 miles West of the traffic signal at US 395 and US 50 junction in Ely. The following link gives information on the site and where to stay: http://nevada-outback-gems.com/Rockhound/Nevada_garnet_Ely.htm |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Hammers and chisels 2. Safety glasses 3. Gloves 4. Rock bag | Helpful notes to newcomers: The site is a Nationally known rockhound site managed by the Bureau of Land Management. There is limited camping and RV hook-ups. There are a number of garnet location within 100 miles of Ely. |
| The following link is the BLM web site and gives information on Garnet Hill. http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/attractions/garnet.htm |
| Location #2: The Royal Peacock Opal Mine General description: Virgin Valley has yielded the world's most beautiful black opal since mining began in 1905. Much of the opal is formed from tree limb casts of an ancient forest that covered Nevada some twenty million years ago. | How to get there: Virgin Valley of Northern Nevada: The following link provides information on site: http://www.royalpeacock.com/index.html |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Short handled pick, shovel, or garden rake 2 Long Screw driver,ice pick or similar tools 3. Small bucket-like container,ZipLoc Bags 4. Gloves ,Hat, Sunblock 5. Water squirt bottle | Helpful notes to newcomers: RV hookups, camper and tent sites are available plus shower,restroom and a laundry room. |
| Location #3: Otteson Turquoise Mine General description: An operating turquoise mine visited by the crew of "Cash & Treasures". Mine tours are available for group of 10 and more. The tour includes an opportunity to mine the tailings piles. | How to get there: The following website gives information on booking you tour: http://tonopahturquoise.homestead.com/3.html |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Tools & bucket provided 2.Sunscreen 3.Hat & gloves | Helpful notes to newcomers:The tours are about four hours long. Two weeks in advance booking is required. |
| Location #4: Big Springs General description: A world of obsidian and Apache tears free for the taking near the opal mines of Virgin Valley. | How to get there: Take A34 at the intersection of 140. This is about 8 miles north west of Virgin Valley and 12 miles from the Oregon state line. About 3 miles from the intersection is a large field of obsidian and Apache tears. |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Safety glasses 2. Gloves 3. Buckets 4. Rock hammer | Helpful notes to newcomers: Obsidian is Volcanic glass and therefore can be very sharp. When struck with a hammer, it sends off splinters of glass. Obsidian can make very attractive cabochons. Polish with tin oxide on a felt wheel. |
| Location #5: Oak Springs Summit Trilobite Area General description: Six different species of triobites are found in a gravel quarry. The fossils are 530 million year old deposit of Cambrain age marine life The trilobites are located in a trench on the south side of the pit.. | How to get there: "Located 12 miles west of Caliente on US highway 93 on the south side of Oak Springs Summit, a dirt road to the north will take you to a gravel pit. The fossils are located at the west end of the pit on the east slope of a knob." Bureau of Land Management |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Buckets 2. Hand tools 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: There is a BLM sign in roster at the parking lot and pamphlets explaining the history and the tribites. |
| Location #6: Hallelujah Mining and Exploration Company General Description: Well known collecting site for smokey quartz, amethyst crystals including scepters. Many of the points can be quite longup to 10 inches. | How to get there: The sit is a mining claim operated by: Jon Johnson at 702-786-3271 or Ed Christiansen 702-677-1722. For organizing a field trip contact Jon or Ed. |
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