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dolittle45 |
rock hunting in washington state
Apr 17 2012, 6:04 PM EDT
new to this site, but am looking for some info...wanting to know if anyone has info on where to fine opals around here, also garnets, and if anyone has ever found diamonds in SW washington? I live in an area where i can find pet. wood, agates, some jasper. thanks fo any info
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jakesrocks |
1. RE: rock hunting in washington state
Apr 17 2012, 6:09 PM EDT
Welcome aboard dolittle45. See your first post. I sent info there.Don 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
washatonian |
2. RE: rock hunting in washington state
Apr 18 2012, 12:34 AM EDT
Search " Emerald Creek" for star garnets in Idaho, Wenatchee mhas an area where garnets can be found.
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wondersofnature |
3. RE: rock hunting in washington state
Apr 18 2012, 2:27 PM EDT
Look at the carnelian post. I found two large pieces of opal in SW Washington within the last 6 weeks. WSMC is leading a field trip to the Wenatchee area for garnets in August. I also have garnets in Snoqualmie Pass. As for diamonds, from what I've heard there have been 7 or 8 facetable diamonds found in the state of Washington in recorded history. (probably left from retreating glaciers?) Recenlty a person posted on facebook that they thought they found a 7 or 8 carat diamond by Darington. No other word about that though. WSMC = mineralcouncil.org
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stevehq |
4. RE: rock hunting in washington state
Apr 19 2012, 12:33 AM EDT
"Look at the carnelian post. I found two large pieces of opal inI ha SW Washington within the last 6 weeks. WSMC is leading a field trip to the Wenatchee area for garnets in August. I also have garnets in Snoqualmie Pass. As for diamonds, from what I've heard there have been 7 or 8 facetable diamonds found in the state of Washington in recorded history. (probably left from retreating glaciers?) Recenlty a person posted on facebook that they thought they found a 7 or 8 carat diamond by Darington. No other word about that though. WSMC = mineralcouncil.org"I have heard Squire creek in Darrington is rumored to have diamonds, the info i have is very vague. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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wondersofnature |
5. RE: rock hunting in washington state
Apr 30 2012, 8:41 PM EDT
I heard rumor this last winter that a large diamond was found near Darington. (Not Squire Creek though) Not sure if it ever turned out to be a diamond or not. After talking to some older Washington State rockhounds I have heard that 7 or 8 facetable diamonds have been found in the state historically. Probably left by retreating glaciers though.
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jakesrocks |
6. RE: rock hunting in washington state
Apr 30 2012, 9:07 PM EDT
If you're in an area where a diamond or two have been found, try panning for them, just like you would gold. Most gem stones have a high SG, and will sink just like gold does.
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pvjjh |
7. RE: rock hunting in washington state
May 1 2012, 2:38 PM EDT
As I recall (I could be wrong) Diamondprospector, a member here, noted some minor Kimberlite dikes in WA. But they only produced very small diamonds if any. The few diamonds found within the state I think are leftovers from regions far north of us carried down from glaciers as Wondersofnature stated. Not to say there isn't a pocket of gems grade diamonds around the state, maybe they are just waiting for the right person to find them. Search for threads that diamondprospector had posted and I think you will be amazed what is out there. He also has a monthly newsletter and a website if I remember right. Paul Do you find this valuable? |
rockcandyguy |
8. RE: rock hunting in washington state
May 1 2012, 10:02 PM EDT
"As I recall (I could be wrong) Diamondprospector, a member here, noted some minor Kimberlite dikes in WA. But they only produced very small diamonds if any. The few diamonds found within the state I think are leftovers from regions far north of us carried down from glaciers as Wondersofnature stated. Not to say there isn't a pocket of gems grade diamonds around the state, maybe they are just waiting for the right person to find them.Dan Hausel (diamond prospector) has lots of info on the web, and several books about prospecting for gems in the west. One and only diamond I've ever found was while panning in Icicle Creek, near Levanworth. Was part of a UW geology field trip, learning to identify minerals with heavy liquids. Had to show it to the TA twice to have him believe me. Bob Do you find this valuable? |
