Description of material |
Clear, solid agate nodules, many displaying
beutiful banded patterns. If you are lucky, one may turn out to be iris
agate, which shows rainbow hues when cut thin and polished. This is caused
by the spacing and density of the minute lines in the agate. This material
is plentiful, takes a good polish and makes into fine jewelry pieces.
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How to get there | Take Antelope Valley Freeway east from Solemint Junction,
passing the weird sandstone formations of Vasquez Rocks, named for the
bandit Tiburcio Vasquez who used this natural hiding place to good
advantage during his exploits in the 1860's. At 17.8 miles from Solemint
Junction, exit on Crown Valley Road, turn right. Proceed 1.3 miles to
Syracuse Avenue, turn right, and go .3 mile to Hubbard Road. Turn left
onto this dirt road. The agate is found in float on the right side of the
road for the next 2 miles. Hike on the slopes of these hills to find the
agates. Be sure to stay out of posted areas and don't leave any litter, as
this is one sure way of causing the locality to be closed to future
collecting.
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