mineral collecting
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Collecting rocks,minerals and crystals,tools you will need to go field collecting
Mineral collecting in the field is a great hobby for everyone.Adults and children can enjoy a day out in nature.Field collecting also can be a great way to get exercise,as it may include a hike to the collecting area.All in all it is wholesome hobby and one the entire family can enjoy.
In these times of economic hardships it is a inexpensive way to entertain children.It only takes a few tools to get started.First and foremost you will need safety glasses.A small digging claw like you use in the garden makes a great digging tool,or you can use a small garden shovel to dig with.These can be bought for a dollar at the dollar stores.A rock hammer or a masons hammer,a chisel and a container to carry your rocks in.A masons hammer can be found at a hardware store and a cold chisel also.Both the hammer and chisel can be bought for under 20 dollars.Never use a regular hammer to break rocks with.Regular hammers are not tempered and will chip when used to hit rocks.This is very dangerous and can cause eye injuries..Any old bucket can be used to carry rocks in.I have found old spackling buckets work great and can sometimes be gotten for free from construction workers.Some people use backpacks to carry their rocks in.Using a backpack works well as you can carry food and drink in the pack also.A good field collecting book is also needed to identify rocks and minerals.If you are going for gem minerals or crystals it is a good idea to carry newspaper or paper towels to wrap them in so they do not get damaged.So there you have it.A few tools and you are ready to go field collecting.
As you progress in the hobby you may want to include more tools,Pry bars,sledge hammers ect...
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attemptedhumour
The search begins each spring.The mining gets expensive and the work is hard.You have to enjoy it or it is NO fun at all.Some collecting can be easy in old or working quarries for instance or along rivers and streams.Thanks for stopping in.
I enjoyed this hub very much. Looking forward to reading more of your hubs. You are really an expert in this field. Rated up - :) vocalcoach
Thanks for stopping bye vocalcoach.Glad you liked this hub.
I have a rock it's like 5'' x7'' garnierite nickel ore rock of the new caledonia mines of November 1967 does any one know how much $ is it worth ??
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attemptedhumour Level 5 Commenter 15 months ago
hi glowing rocks, i haven't tried mineral collecting and being 59 i think that i may have left my run a little late. i've got a mate who lives in Coober Pede who used to dig for opals, but the fuel and dynamite is too expensive to warrant it. He owns two houses cut into a hill. He's finished one and is working on the other. It's a harsh environment, but he seems to like it. Cheers and good luck with your search.