| Bruneau Canyon jasper Bruneau, ID US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 09:46:14 AM Viewed 11240 times |
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| Bruneau jasper can be found in this location. This is from the Travel Channel Treasure Wiki Here is data from the defunct link: "General description: The most well known jasper from Idaho is the primarily red and brown cryto-crystaline quartz from Bruneau Canyon. The Bruneau jasper flow is the most silica-rich rhyolite flow in the area and is the source of silica that fills gas cavities in the upper zones of the rhyolite. The most prized Bruneau has egg shaped swirls in the jasper. How to get there: 50 road miles south of Bruneau in Owyhee County. Take HWY 50 south from Bruneau for 39 miles then turn east on Rowland Rd. Travel 11.6 miles and take the left road 11 miles to Indian Hot Springs. There are two exposures of the jasper rhyolite flow in the area. Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates: 42°20'15"N , 115°39'0"W Handy to bring along: 1.Sledge hammer 2.Chisel 3.Safety glasses 4. Bucket 5. Pry bar Helpful notes to newcomers: Find out the status of the land before taking jasper. " | I am unsure of the directions, especially after trying to map out the directions on the Travel Channel website. They did have some GPS coordinates, so I hope these will help out. Mindat says: "Northeaast of Indian Hot Spring along Bruneau River. Area extends 4 miles to the north along river." Here is what the treasure hunt wiki said: "How to get there: 50 road miles south of Bruneau in Owyhee County. Take HWY 50 south from Bruneau for 39 miles then turn east on Rowland Rd. Travel 11.6 miles and take the left road 11 miles to Indian Hot Springs. There are two exposures of the jasper rhyolite flow in the area. " |