Feb 14, 2026 · A forum for rock hounds and gem hunters. Talk about locations, techniques, finds, and more.

Dec 17, 2010 · Gems can be found in many locations in North Carolina from the western mountains to near the Piedmont. However, probably the most are found from along the eastern slopes facing the …

Mar 10, 2014 · Additionally along the Columbia river in Oregon one could go out at night and use the black light on the dredge spoils and find valuable gems. It was thought that pirate ships trying to …

Dec 19, 2003 · The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]), 25 July 1907. The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, July 25, 1907, Last Edition, Page 6...

Dec 2, 2014 · The Nantahala River just North of there in Graham County has Gold as well as many other streams and rivers in these areas. There is also quite a bit of Gems that can be found in the …

Sep 28, 2012 · Hello all! Longtime lurker, first-time poster here with a question that I apologize for if its already been asked. I am wondering about the likelihood of finding gemstones in glacial till. I …

Oct 4, 2011 · To quote from Monty Python "and now for something completely different". I had some time last week and decided to finally find out how hard it is to extract garnets from a mica schist. This …

Aug 23, 2009 · 🔎 UNIDENTIFIED strange rock found rockpassion Mar 19, 2025 Rocks/Gems Replies 2 Views 677 Mar 20, 2025 rockpassion

May 2, 2024 · The wife and I drove to Ancient Lakes area, just north of the Gorge Amphitheater and south of Quincy, WA and we poked around a little bit. We found an old Diatomaceous Earth pit mine …

Oct 1, 2014 · First, welcome to the world of mother earth and her many surprises.. as for the lot, you have what is best termed a good sifting or soaking batch.. soaping a few of the large stones for …