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Scott (webmaster)'s Profile

Member since Sep 5, 2008
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From: Fayetteville, AR US
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About Me:
I'm the webmaster for this site. I'm fairly amateur rockhound after being at it since 2007. I liked rocks growing up and was inspired by my Mom's old neighbor in Joplin, Everett Ritchie. I'm a member of the Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society.

My Rock Interests:
I am mainly interested in finding crystals in their raw form on matrix. Basically this applies to anything I find attractive and in raw form. However I'm easily enticed to find rocks of any value including fossils, micromount minerals, agates, tumble material, etc.

My Rockhounding Tips:
I think networking with others is the best tip, so joining a local rock club is usually a recommendation. Doing your research online and with books is a good tip also. Always be careful when rockhounding. Bring the right tools. Observe good etiquette and state laws. Go with someone.

Rockhound Trips this Year:
I've made some trips to some Missouri and Arkansas locations so far this year, including Mt. Ida (AR), Branson (MO), Magnet Cove (AR), Fayetteville (AR). I plan on also going to one of the fee-pay quartz mines this year like Arrowhead Mine or Coleman Mine. Hopefully I will get a chance to do some prospecting for new locations.

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Comments (Most recent are first)

truktra - Aug 26, 2021 07:04:49 PM EST
I found some chalcedony close to horse mountain, was wondering what yours looked like, I can't see banding on mine, but it's translucent and had a totally jet black coating on outside

biiilll - Dec 12, 2014 09:14:47 PM EST
Can you help me and give me detailed instructions on how to get to the Garrett, KY mine ares please.

bingham Canyon - Nov 22, 2014 04:00:13 PM EST
Scott,

I'd like to get permission to use one of your photographs on your website in a not-for-profit magazine. Would this be possible?

Pyrite - Oct 23, 2010 09:44:42 AM EST

Scot I know a number of folks searching for a home for rockhounds. Your site is great!! Is there are easy way to add a posting page where on going conversations could be carried out. Also, would it be hard to add a photo sharing page. I could help with cost and elbow grease. Maybe, we could talk about it. Got to go hounding today.

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