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GMS Micromount Section Field Trip April 2021
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Epidote, Grossular Garnet, Scolecite, Geology in Georgia
Friday, April 9, 2021
On April 9th, the recently reinvigorated micromount group went for a field trip to a local quarry. 9 seasoned rockhounds spent a beautiful sunny day (despite a forecast calling for thunderstorms and rain) looking for minerals. Lots of rocks were smashed to pieces for further processing at home. Some of the minerals collected were a variety of pyrite, scolecite and other zeolites, garnets, calcite and epidote. A special thanks to Brian at the quarry for all his support.
Juergen Poppelreuter
On behalf of Julian Gray and Bob Madden, Micromount Section Co-Chairs
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Photo by Diana Poppelreuter
Everyone in the quarry and ready to go!
Photo by Diana Poppelreuter
Check out the view!
Photo by Diana Poppelreuter
Xenolith of granite in epidote (note the rock hammer on the right for scale)
Photo by Diana Poppelreuter
Scolecite with the toe of a shoe for scale
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