Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Feb 13, 2009 17:42:56 GMT -5
We desperately needed a break from the deep freeze and Old Man Winter finally cut us some slack! It was extremely warm and rainy Sunday through Wednesday (unreal for up here in Feb). The snow took a big hit and hounding spots started to open up.
Although everywhere is flooded, very muddy, or slush traps hiding deep water, I couldn't resist the urge to go hound Wednesday and Thursday! In spots just being uncovered, it was my first chance to look for rock with the new knowledge RTH'rs have given me!
The Lakers were still scarce, but I did find some big exceptionally colored pieces of Mary Ellen Jasper, Jaspilite (Hematite/Red Jasper and even a couple of pieces of Hematite/Yellow Jasper), and some other unknown well patterned Chalcedony.
I got back to the truck soaking wet and muddy, but it felt great trudging through the mess with a heavy pack. Man did it smell great outside! ;D
Here's some of the haul and please correct me if I've identified anything wrong:
(01) This first rock is Jaspilite. It has way more Jasper and less Hematite than the BFR the family dug out earlier in the year.
(02) This is Jaspilite with yellow Jasper. The Hematite in this rock has a classic metal sheen!
(03) I'm not sure if this is Jaspilite, but it certainly has hematite and Jasper in it.
(04) This rock is Wild! I'm pretty sure this is a piece of Mary Ellen Jasper,
but it also has an interesting banded section too!
(05) This Jasper may have some low grade Hematite in it, but also has some agate flows.
(06) I believe this is a big gorgeous piece of Mary Ellen, but I'm going to have to cut this one to be sure...
when I get a big enough saw! LOL! ;D
(07) Jasp/Ag Combo
(08) Jasp/Ag Combo
(09) Jasp/Ag Combo. It has a little bit of green leaching through some spots.
(10) I found this combo of green-peach Jasper kind of unusual.
(11) Cool looking Jasper.
(12) A couple of pieces of high grade Mary Ellen. These two fracture like a Laker.
(13) My favorite of the two days. This rock has a little of everything. Agate/Jasper/Hematite.
Thanks for Helpin' and Lookin'
Steve
Although everywhere is flooded, very muddy, or slush traps hiding deep water, I couldn't resist the urge to go hound Wednesday and Thursday! In spots just being uncovered, it was my first chance to look for rock with the new knowledge RTH'rs have given me!
The Lakers were still scarce, but I did find some big exceptionally colored pieces of Mary Ellen Jasper, Jaspilite (Hematite/Red Jasper and even a couple of pieces of Hematite/Yellow Jasper), and some other unknown well patterned Chalcedony.
I got back to the truck soaking wet and muddy, but it felt great trudging through the mess with a heavy pack. Man did it smell great outside! ;D
Here's some of the haul and please correct me if I've identified anything wrong:
(01) This first rock is Jaspilite. It has way more Jasper and less Hematite than the BFR the family dug out earlier in the year.
(02) This is Jaspilite with yellow Jasper. The Hematite in this rock has a classic metal sheen!
(03) I'm not sure if this is Jaspilite, but it certainly has hematite and Jasper in it.
(04) This rock is Wild! I'm pretty sure this is a piece of Mary Ellen Jasper,
but it also has an interesting banded section too!
(05) This Jasper may have some low grade Hematite in it, but also has some agate flows.
(06) I believe this is a big gorgeous piece of Mary Ellen, but I'm going to have to cut this one to be sure...
when I get a big enough saw! LOL! ;D
(07) Jasp/Ag Combo
(08) Jasp/Ag Combo
(09) Jasp/Ag Combo. It has a little bit of green leaching through some spots.
(10) I found this combo of green-peach Jasper kind of unusual.
(11) Cool looking Jasper.
(12) A couple of pieces of high grade Mary Ellen. These two fracture like a Laker.
(13) My favorite of the two days. This rock has a little of everything. Agate/Jasper/Hematite.
Thanks for Helpin' and Lookin'
Steve