Comments on: Rabbit Springs Idaho Fluorescent Thunderegg Field Trip 6/15/08

By: Wayne O'Bleness

Wayne O'Bleness — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:04:55 +0000

Ben, If we can get together I would be more than happy to help a Brother(3rd force Recon) Viet Nam,of course there would be no charge and can help you cut if needed Wayne

By: Wayne O'Bleness

Wayne O'Bleness — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:58:32 +0000

Morning Garret, No I think It should be fine,If you’d like you could put a note to contact myself before digging, but all the west area is open digging and the agate I mentioned (with crude directions) is a nice side trip while in the area, most people don’t think of the Jarbridge trip across to Oregon ,there is a lot of great material and digs along the way and the town is quite a nice place to visit! I can be contacted at 760-912-9186 I’m in Eagle just a weird number LOL Wayne

By: Garret Romaine

Garret Romaine — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:21:10 +0000

Wayne:
That whole area is listed in Lanny Ream’s book, Collectors Guide to Collecting Gems and Minerals in Idaho, but the info is a bit out of date. Is that a problem? Reason I ask is I have been contracted to write “Rockhounding Idaho” by Globe and I would really like to include the spot to the west in my book.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:24:43 +0000

Garret,
Thanks for the comment. I would definitely have to agree with you on the Richardsons Thunder Eggs. I brought home about 75 with only 2 being mud balls.

Wayne,
Thanks for chiming in about the Rabbit Springs area. I think I may have to go explore that area a little more someday. Matter of fact I would love to go out there at night with a UV light and photograph the site. I bet it would look absolutely amazing.

By: Wayne O'Bleness

Wayne O'Bleness — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:44:31 +0000

Hello Garret, That land is Patented (deeded) for about 12 miles along the highway and goes East of highway for about 1 1/2 miles at the narrowest point, unless the land is leased from owner I don’t believe you would ever have a problem out there (except on the leased parcels,miners are a cantankerous bunch LOL), I believe I know where the blue grey vein structure your talking about is , If you went north about 2 miles ( over top of hill as your driving on the hwy) then find a way in and search that area and the “vein” of material changes to a greyish/blue with red jasper running in a layered form(if cut correctly will produce RED lines across the mother rock)( I have GPS cords. if needed) care must be taken when cabbing as the Jasper is softer than the agate and will undercut!If I can be of help to anyone feel free to contact me .Jason has my phone number. Wayne