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Spruce Ridge quartz and pyrite
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North Bend, WA US
Uploaded By Scott (webmaster)
Uploaded on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 08:30:33 PM

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Location Type: Private Property
Details: This is a private site for collecting beautiful quartz and pyrite crystals. For more information go to the Geology Adventures website.

Some info from http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/Washington, "General description: some of the world's best specimens of crystallized quartz and pyrite have been found on this high mountain ridge. Privately owned, the property is open to guided collecting trips in August & Sept., run by Geology Adventures.

Handy to bring along: 1. Hiking boots 2. Big backpack carried by strong back. 3. Assorted cold chisels

Helpful notes to newcomers: People with knee or back problems, or acrophobia will not enjoy this hike. The trail gains 1000 ft. in elevation in 1/2 mile. You will enjoy the spectacular view from the ridge, and the great minerals!"
Directions: I'm not sure about the directions. From http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/Washington, "How to get there: 1. Make reservation with Geology Adventures. Caretaker on property will not allow visitors except on guided tours. 2. Drive a high clearance vehicle to trip meeting place near North Bend, WA."
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): ( 47°32'54.30"N, 121°32'13.84"W)
or (47.548416, -121.537177)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
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Reference Info: http://www.geologyadventures.com/spruce.shtml
Mindat Link: http://www.mindat.org/loc-4216.html
Tags: spruce ridge goldmyer hot springs north bend washington galena pyrite crystal crystals cubes quartz points clusters

Sample of Photos of specimens found at location (View All)

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Cubic pyrite, collected 1978
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Pyritohedral pyrite and quartz, 2009

Photos of Collector Specimens Found in the Same City (View All)

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SUPERB GEM Amethyst Crystal Scepter SPRUCE RIDGE, WASHINGTON - ILLUSTRATRED!
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SUPERB GEM Amethyst Crystal Scepter SPRUCE RIDGE

Comments (Most recent are first)
pyriteguy - Jan 10, 2010 10:41:28 AM EST
Amazingly large pyrite crystals, embedded in quartz crystal clusters. Commercially mined for specimens, open for public tours 3 to 4 days/year. Full time caretaker protects property.


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