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FIELD TRIP FOR DECEMBER 2005   [Pictures
from this field trip!]An
Official Field Trip of Athens Rock and Gem Club - Athens,
GA (HOST) 8:30
AM EST
Saturday, December 17, 2005
The Athens Rock and Gem club would like to extend an invitation to rockhound one of the premier quartz collecting localities in the southeast. This year saw a lot of digging with a power shovel which finally uncovered the Amethyst deposits that had eluded rockhounds for years. Most recently continued digging has unearthed dark, shiny museum quality smokey quartz as well as several new veins of the famous Diamond Hill skeletal quartz. Come join us! Assembly Point: Diamond Hill Mine Directions: The Diamond Hill Mine is located
near the small town of Fees: Adults = $10/day Children under 16 year of age = $5/day Also, upon arrival, each participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability. Other Essentials: Pick and shovel, rock hammer, chisels, and scratching tools. There is ample water on site for screening and washing specimens. Bring a lunch, plenty of fluids, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Bring rubber boots and a change of cloths if it is going to be a rainy or wet day. "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!" |