About Collecting Rocks and Minerals

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nanaflower

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Let's discuss the great hobby of collecting Rocks and Minerals. Whether it's a great trip you've taken, a special site you've found or general information about rockhounding we would love to hear about it! Feel free to post pictures of your treasures and share how you came to aquire them. Welcome to our group and Rock On!!

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We welcome posts about rockhounding trips taken, specimens found and general discussion and... more

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Welcome to a new adventure

Baby boomers are ideal candidates for becoming the new generation of rockhounds. Statistics reveal that baby boomers are concentrated in metropolitan areas, as opposed to rural counties. What bette... | posted by nanaflower
3 replies - last reply: "..........Roger and everybody else.... more" ~ NamVet58
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Swap/Sell for members

If you make special creations from your "finds" or have specimens to swap or sell you may post a pic in the gallery and state a price. Put up a new post stating that you have posted items so member... | posted by nanaflower
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What is this? Post contains embedded images

What is this? Where is it located? What is it's common name? | posted by RogerCotman
3 replies - last reply: "1) Batholiths are much larger 2)... more" ~ MilkyWayRoad
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Archeology Today Magazine...........

7/1/09.....this is to my knowledge the premier magazine and resource for those whom take archeology serious; and more so for those wishing to be involved in real digs. What better way for hands on ... | posted by NamVet58
2 replies - last reply: "I used to subscribe to an Archeology... more" ~ chezzie
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Collecting Arrowheads And Other Artifacts.........

6/29/09.......ATTENTION CLARIFICATION to all peoples. It is against the law to collect arrowheads/artifacts on Indian Reservations, and Public Lands, and all areas administered by our government en... | posted by NamVet58
22 replies - last reply: "I agree with, Erik. I believe that... more" ~ MilkyWayRoad
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Gold Mine Tours: The 16 to 1.......

6/27/09.....here is a tour you will never forget. The 16 to 1 Gold Mine in California, is a real underground gold mine running since 1896, and gives a great tour at a reasonable price. My late wife... | posted by NamVet58
4 replies - last reply: "...........you are welcome Eric. " ~ NamVet58
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Wild West Adventures: Erik's Guide Service........

6/26/09......well yesterday I tried my first experience at showing an Eons member now living in the area, a glimpse at the treasures of the wild west in Nevada. And I met and took "windnsea" on an ... | posted by NamVet58
3 replies - last reply: "...........thank you Suzie. I agree... more" ~ NamVet58
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Welcome JadeJunkie

Welcome to the group, JadeJunkie. | posted by MilkyWayRoad
3 replies - last reply: "All done with my Spring '09... more" ~ JadeJunkie
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Bone-In Ham

I seem to be having trouble figuring out the posting mechanics here. It seems comments on photos don't automatically generate a thread, and I don't know how to embed a photo into this message box. ... | posted by JadeJunkie
2 replies - last reply: "Thanks Eric...Here's the comment... more" ~ JadeJunkie
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Jade Junkie

Howdy y'all. I thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Eric, but you can call me Zeke, seeing as how there are already at least two Eric/ks already here. Seems to be a common problem. I'm original... | posted by JadeJunkie
3 replies - last reply: "Thanks Erik and Eric. I haven't hit... more" ~ JadeJunkie

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