[Rockhounds] Summer Field Trips

[Axel Emmermann]

I absolutely agree with Ed. 
MAGMA seems to be very much alive and if I wasn't on another continent I
would join them.
I've seen some apatite from the (W)Ray Mica Mine that nicely glows under SW
UV, as does the Spruce Pine Hyalite on feldspar. Both collected by Ed.
Judging from their website http://www.wncrocks.com/magma/magma.htm their
slogan "99% Digging, 1% Talk" is more than just a motto. ;-)))
Nothing bad said about other mineral clubs but when it comes to digging they
don't mind getting down to earth (LOL).

Cheers
Axel



 

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> Van: rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com 
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> edwardjwagner at bellsouth.net
> Verzonden: vrijdag 16 mei 2008 10:25
> Aan: rockhounds at lists.drizzle.com
> Onderwerp: [Rockhounds] Summer Field Trips
> 
> Hello All: I would like to recommend that anyone wishing to 
> enjoy collecting sites in the SE US this summer to log on to 
> rick at wncrocks.com regarding the scheduled MAGMA field trips. 
> Pay attention to the Rock Roundup, held at the samne time as 
> the Spruce Pine/Grassy Creek rock shows. Even if you are 
> returning from  collecting site(s), this is a great 
> opportunity to trade, or get WNC and other material. Also, 
> even if you have collected "Too Much", and the partner is 
> complaining about where to put it all when you get home, this 
> is a good opportunity to "share"  (read:distribute) the 
> material amongst other mineral enthusiasts who may not ever 
> get to those sites.  Anyhow, check it out. MAGMA is one of 
> the most active clubs in the area, and one can see from their 
> website what has been found lately. In view of development 
> and the closing of formerly open mine sites, this group keeps 
> a foot in the rockhounding door, so to speak.  Again, it's 
> worth your time to log on to the web site!
>  . Ed Wa
> gner
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