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Prospecting Tips and Hints

Prospecting Tips and Hints

July 7, 2016November 3, 201814

How to Find Crystals Using Different Types of Prospecting Techniques

How to Find Crystals Using Different Types of Prospecting Techniques

December 5, 2015March 30, 201946

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Micro Smoky Quartz Pocket

September 15, 20153

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Dia De Los Muertos Crystal Pocket (Updated with Video)

December 23, 2014February 18, 20176

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Larkspur alluvial smoky quartz

November 28, 20143

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Rampart Range Prospecting

September 16, 20148

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Gobbler Smoky Quartz part 2

July 6, 2014February 18, 20175

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Pikes Peak Batholith Blue Amazonite and Smoky Quartz

July 5, 2014February 18, 20172

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Devil’s Head weekend pickin’ camping trip

June 14, 2014February 18, 20176

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“Double-Quad” Quartz / Amazonite Pocket

November 20, 2013February 18, 20172