| Big Springs Nevada Denio, NV US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:02:57 AM Viewed 3582 times |
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| Apache tears and obsidian is free here according to the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Nevada Page. Here is what it says: "General description: A world of obsidian and Apache tears free for the taking near the opal mines of Virgin Valley. Handy to bring along: 1. Safety glasses 2. Gloves 3. Buckets 4. Rock hammer Handy to bring along: 1. Safety glasses 2. Gloves 3. Buckets 4. Rock hammer Helpful notes to newcomers: Obsidian is Volcanic glass and therefore can be very sharp. When struck with a hammer, it sends off splinters of glass. Obsidian can make very attractive cabochons. Polish with tin oxide on a felt wheel. | Direcions are at the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Nevada Page. My GPS placemark is near the turnoff area 8 miles from Virgin Valley on highway 140. The website said this: "Take A34 at the intersection of 140. This is about 8 miles north west of Virgin Valley and 12 miles from the Oregon state line. About 3 miles from the intersection is a large field of obsidian and Apache tears." |