Quartz Vein

[tridge800]

Want u guys thoughts on what looks like a ventilatin shaft and a quartz vein I found right on the surface near a hard rock mine..doesn't look like it has ever been touched!!

 

[Astrobouncer]

Thanks 63!

I like John's idea but yeah I think it was Terry that gave me the idea for my first rock crusher. I got a bigger crusher now that a guy welded for me, but he isnt making any more anytime soon. But anyway here's some videos of how I crush em:







As soon as I feel better i will be doing a part 4 showing some more crushed rock.

 

[tridge800]

Can I find these metal pipes at a local hardware store I.e "Lowes,Home Depot??" Also,I've only got a small rock hammer.Think I will need something larger to do any real damage to that vein and surrounding ground!!

 

[Astrobouncer]

Yup home depot or lowes. And to break off the quartz from the vein, you only need a sledgehammer and maybe a couple chisels, and eye protection of course. Also make sure you wear a breather mask when crushing quartz silicosis is no joke.added link

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001191/

 

[tridge800]

Thanks Astro,I greatly appreciate everyones input..I will be heading back to the site on Tuesday and will give u all an update as soon as I know more!!