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| This silver ore specimen contains a void that is lines with amethyst quartz crystals. The area is noted for its silver production. |
This blog explores Colorado (sometimes Michigan) geophenomena by focusing on geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and other related Earth science topics. Gemstone sites in the Pikes Peak region are examined. Dinosaur and other fossils in Colorado are investigated. Essays on Colorado mining and history are on this blog. Sometimes there will be poetry related to Earth science. Copyright by Steven Wade Veatch
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Amethyst crystals found at the Buckskin Mining District
Recently a member of the Lake George Gem and Mineral Club took to the field to search for rocks and minerals from the Buckskin Mining District. The District was established in 1859 when this part of Colorado was still part of Kansas Territory. Buckskin Creek was a source of gold nuggets. The gold played out in a few years. Silver was later found in the upper reaches of the gulch.
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