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 Episode 702: Rockhounding and Gem-Hunting

Discovering fire opals, garnets, fluorite and quartz in the heart of Nevada. We travel across the state from Denio to Ely, and from Austin to Verdi, to enjoy a sampling of the treasures that the Silver State offers for rockhounding adventurers.
 

Resources from this episode:

• Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine
• Virgin Valley Campground
• Garnet Hill: Designated Rockhounding Area
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Ely District Office
• The Pleiades Mine
• Crystal Peak Mine | Overlook Campground
• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
• Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Members and Board of Trustees
• Nevada Historical Society
• Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society