What Are Oregon Sunstones? Sunstones are feldspar crystals that formed in lava. Thirteen to fourteen million years ago, a volcano in the Steens Mountains erupted, pouring out massive amountsof lava. The lava flow was eventually completely covered by a enormous lake. This lava remained underwater for many thousands of years. But as the lake began to slowly dry up, the ancient … [Read more...] about Sunstone Mines In Oregon (Open To The Public)
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All About THUNDER EGGS (And Where To Find Them!)
Thundereggs are a prized geologic formation due to their beautiful cores contained within a rough outer layer. Similar to a geode, a thunderegg is a hollow rock which has been filled with mineral deposits. However, think of a thunderegg as a “geologic structure” and not an individual rock or mineral.It is the combination of rocks and minerals in the right circumstances that … [Read more...] about All About THUNDER EGGS (And Where To Find Them!)
How To Find GEODES! The Ultimate Guide + (Fun Facts About Geodes)
It seems humans have been forever fascinated by geodes. Maybe it is our deep-seated pursuit of a hidden treasure, of which the geode caters to. Think of it, an unassuming rough rock that when opened up, reveals a hidden and hollow sphere of crystals within. The proverbial “diamond in the rough”.And they key to knowing where to find geodes, is to first understand exactly what … [Read more...] about How To Find GEODES! The Ultimate Guide + (Fun Facts About Geodes)
The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In Oregon! (It’s Huge!)
The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In Oregon: A Story of Riches to Poverty credit: Oregonlive.com Oregon is known for producing some seriously large gold nuggets. Some weighing in at well over 10 pounds each! Could you imagine pulling something that large out of a river? Something that size would be worth around $270,000! What would you do with it? Would you … [Read more...] about The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In Oregon! (It’s Huge!)
Fossil Hunting In Oregon: Where To Find (And Dig) Your Own Fossils
Fossil Hunting Oregon From the Coast Range, across the Willamette Valley and over the Cascades to the high desert of Central and Eastern Oregon, there are endless opportunities for digging fossils in Oregon. The reason I wanted to put this article together is to list some of the best places across Oregon where you can find your own fossils. Read More: A List Of … [Read more...] about Fossil Hunting In Oregon: Where To Find (And Dig) Your Own Fossils
