Whose #1 spot(s) to hunt are creeks and river beds?

[Cappy Z.]

I never thought ever about hunting river bottoms etc. Apparently TN's arrowhead hunters claim this is a great source for finds.

 

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[MEinWV]

The rivers should be good source for waterworn specimens of local gems. I did most of my rockhounding at existing mines, but it was a plus to have a source of water nearby, as it really makes the colors pop.

Good luck! HH

 

[Cappy Z.]

The rivers should be good source for waterworn specimens of local gems. I did most of my rockhounding at existing mines, but it was a plus to have a source of water nearby, as it really makes the colors pop.

Good luck! HH

WOW! rockhounding at existing mines? The are a thousand stories right there! What mines? How did you get access? What were you looking for? What did you do with your finds? etc.

Thanks for making Gems and Rocks an important part of TN.

HH

 

[strickman]

dredge rubies,garnet,saphires etc.regularly.while getting gold.sometimes occasional diamonds pop up.

 

[Cappy Z.]

dredge rubies,garnet,saphires etc.regularly.while getting gold.sometimes occasional diamonds pop up.

Listen my friend,

There are not only great stories here...but financial oportunity...keep the dialogue going. I will respond if I have anything to offer. Thanks for posting.

HH

 

[MEinWV]

Yes, strickman's on the right track there. Folks who dredge often find a variety of gemstones as they work for gold. Heavier materials like garnets, rubies, pyrite, and etc. Be on the lookout for crystals of tourmaline, topaz, and the beryl and quartz groups also.

HH

 

[MEinWV]

WOW! rockhounding at existing mines? The are a thousand stories right there! What mines? How did you get access? What were you looking for? What did you do with your finds? etc.

Thanks for making Gems and Rocks an important part of TN.

HH
[/quote] A number of States have books listing mines that may or may not be open to collecting. Some are fee based, others are free. They list the name and location of the mine, as well as a list of gems and minerals that may be found. They also may list any precautions that may exist at any given mines. The treasure magazines and notable detector suppliers carry books for sale like I have mentioned. Hopefully, your state is one of those that have minerals, gemstones, and mines that you can visit.

Good luck! HH

 

[strickman]

check this out http://tin.er.usgs.gov/mrds/find-mrds.php

 

[Cappy Z.]

check this out http://tin.er.usgs.gov/mrds/find-mrds.php

You're the Bomb!

Thanks for the link!

And btw..post some pics!

 

[strickman]

some people charge for that link where is atlantis?

 

[Cappy Z.]

some people charge for that link where is atlantis?

Have you ever read Homer?

 

[strickman]

no,what area are you in?