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FIELD TRIP FOR DECEMBER 2004   [Pictures
from this field trip!]An Official Field Trip of the Augusta Gem and Mineral Society(Host) An Official Field Trip of the (enter your associated club's name here!) Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. Graves Mtn., Lincoln County, Georgia Assembly Point: 8:30 a.m. at the Hardees Restaurant which is located at the junction with Hwy. 378 in Lincolnton, GA. We will convoy to Graves Mountain, starting at 9:00 am. Directions: From Washington, GA travel East on Hwy 378 to Lincolnton. From Augusta, take Washington Rd toward Clarks Hill Lake, when Washington road ends, turn Left to Lincolnton. Material: Rutile, Lazulite, Kyanite, Blue Quartz, Pyrophyllite, Goethite/Hematite(iridescent), Pyrite, Muscovite(clear to green) and Ilmenite are some of the best known and most frequently found. Forty plus species are known from Graves Mountain, most being in micro size. Some of these that are found in crystal form are Barite, Cacoxenite, Crandallite, Gypsum, Phosphosiderite, Strengite, Sulfur, Variscite, Wavellite and Woodhouseite. Equipment: Any or all of the following. Some sort of transport vehicle (cart), buckets, 8 lb sledge, 2-4 lb crack hammer, rock hammer, pry bar, shovel, chisels, SAFETY EYEWEAR, magnifier, back pack w/egg cartons and /or wrapping material. Hard hat required if you plan to work adjacent to the high wall areas. Entry Fee: $5.00 per person will be collected as your “Letter of Agreement & Release” form is filled out. Food and Drinks: Bring your own as there is nothing available at Graves Mtn. Children & Pets: Children 12 years and older can participate, but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Pets must be kept under control by the owner. Lodging: The Cullars Inn adjacent to Hardees in Lincolnton. Tel # (706) 359-6161Camping: Elijah Clark State Park - approximately 6 miles east of Lincolnton on Hwy 378. Reservations (770) 389-7275 or 1-800-864-7275. Park Office - (706) 359-3458 "Field trips are open to all members of associated clubs of the DMC program of the SFMS Field Trip Committee and to all members of SFMS member clubs who have provided their membership with SFMS liability insurance. Because of insurance requirements, members of the GENERAL PUBLIC are NOT invited on this or any DMC program field trips!" |