Category Archives: Rocks and Minerals
Wheeler High Shool Fossil Beds (Fossil, Oregon)
Wheeler High School Fossil Beds ~ Wheeler High School, Fossil, Oregon * (541) 763-4146 ~ https://www.oregonpaleolandscenter.com/wheeler-high-school-fossil-beds In the town of Fossil Oregon, one can easily collect fossils for a mere $5 entrance fee (donation based on the honor system in … Continue reading
Amethyst
SiO2 or Amethyst is most notable for its violet to purple hue and color. Meaning “not drunk” from the Greek word “a-methystos”, Amethyst is a vitreous variety of Quartz. It’s purple color come from gamma irradiation and the presence of … Continue reading
Amazonite
Amazonite ~ Article by Leaf McGowan/Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media ~ Coming Soon … Name: Folk Name: Amazonite Taxonomy: Locality: Description: Pale, blue-green in color. Uses: Folklore/Spirituality:This stone is believed to connect oneself to their inner powers, intuition, universal love, … Continue reading
Agate
Agate ~ Article by Leaf McGowan/Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media ~ Name: Folk Name: Agate Taxonomy: Locality: Description: This mineralized stone comes in various colors and compositions. Uses: Folklore/Spirituality: Believed to awaken inherent talents, transforms negativity, balancing the physical and … Continue reading
Gingko Petrified Forest
Gingko Petrified ForestVantage, Washington. http://parks.state.wa.us/288/Ginkgo-Petrified-Forest Article by Thomas Baurley on 12/3/2016 ~ Enroute to a archaeological survey I was doing, we stopped the night at Wanapum State Park only to discover next door was the GIngko Petrified Forest. What a … Continue reading
Pecos Valley Diamonds
PECOS VALLEY DIAMONDS New Mexico, one of the nation’s most mineralized states, contains a very large quantity quartz (Si02) . ” This ubiquitous mineral occurs in every district and in many forms. The crystals known as “Pecos Valley ‘Diamonds” however, … Continue reading