A heart breaker day.

[IAMZIM]

The snow from the last storm was melting off, so I went to the lake and thought I would poke around to see if any points washed out of the shoreline. The first one I spotted was the pretty red orange agate point, I got excited because even from 5 feet away I knew it was going to be a point. But what a bummer, lol! It would have been killer! Found another broken base and a tip. To bad they didn't go together, lol! Last, I found a nice scraper/knife. (Seems a little thick for a knife?). It was still a great day out!

 

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[arrow86]

That red agate is definitely a heart breaker ..... I love the color . But still a great find other finds are nice to

 

[scruggs]

Even though they are broke they all have much meaning. Its difficult to find the perfect point. Good luck in your next hunt!

 

[monsterrack]

That agate is fine in color and it is still a keeper and the others are good finds I would glue the 2 other parts together just for a conversation piece. Lol !!!!!

 

[Americus]

The color of the agate is amazing. Thanks for the look!

 

[Mark Todd]

That agate is fine in color and it is still a keeper and the others are good finds I would glue the 2 other parts together just for a conversation piece. Lol !!!!!

I agree, that'd be a nice conversation piece, nice finds!

 

[CoinFetcher]

Haha, I think the two shards are made for each other!

 

[ptsofnc]

Nice! I like your refit!

 

[old digger]

Cool Finds! Beautiful point, looks like that red/yellow jasper.

 

[IAMZIM]

Cool Finds! Beautiful point, looks like that red/yellow jasper.

Yes! I know where the source of it is too! Between Anaconda and the Wise River/Wisdom junction. Think it's called Mill creek road? I have a picture of my grandfather rockhounding there back in the 1940's. I also found a crude pre-form or knife made of the same stuff on California creek when I was fishing there lol! I have tried to work some myself but it doesn't seem to flake well, I am wondering if they heat treated it before they made their points? I know I can't seem to be able to work the stuff....

 

[old digger]

Your last item looks like it may have been used both as as knife and a hide scraper. I have found several that look similar. They seem to be worked only on one edge.

 

[NCPeaches]

Beautiful finds! love the materials!

 

[Bum Luck]

The rule is that you NEVER find both pieces!

Now I know how you can. . . . .

 

[the_mad_cladder]

Love the colors in that red/yellow point. Them heartbreakers are a double edged sword sometimes.... I love to find them but it still burns.

 

[rock]

Dang on the pretty one. But that big scraper probably made you feel better looks perfect.