Ninjafossils Hero Member Joined Dec 18, 2012 Messages 679 Reaction score 345 Golden Thread 0 Location Tennessee Detector(s) used Garrett Ace 250 Tesoro Compadre Garrett AT Pro Primary Interest: Other Jun 4, 2019 #1 I found this gem in central Wyoming. Any idea what mineral/gem it is?
Jim in Idaho Silver Member Joined Jul 21, 2012 Messages 3,445 Reaction score 4,911 Golden Thread 0 Location Blackfoot, Idaho Detector(s) used White's GM2, GM3, DFX, Coinmaster, TDI-SL, GM24K, Deeptech Gold gain, Vista X, and Warrior, also Tesoro Outlaw, Falcon MD20, old Garrett Masterhunter BFO 'Way Too Cool' dual 18 Watt UV light Primary Interest: Prospecting Jun 4, 2019 #2 Looks like a chalcedony quartz nodule. Nice find! Jim Upvote 0
tamrock Platinum Member Joined Jan 16, 2013 Messages 16,407 Reaction score 34,878 Golden Thread 0 Location Colorado Detector(s) used Bounty Hunter Tracker IV Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jun 4, 2019 #3 I think Jim's right. My first thought was a gypsum crystal, but I see a matrix of non crystal forming chalcedony with in it. It's a really interesting specimen and a nice find. Upvote 0
I think Jim's right. My first thought was a gypsum crystal, but I see a matrix of non crystal forming chalcedony with in it. It's a really interesting specimen and a nice find.
IAMZIM Bronze Member Joined Apr 23, 2011 Messages 1,567 Reaction score 2,161 Golden Thread 0 Location Butte City, Montana Detector(s) used ace 250/garret pinpointer, garret AT Gold Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jun 5, 2019 #4 It's nice, you should take a pic in the sun, this pic is very dark. Upvote 0