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Blue Ridge Quarry15415 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Blue Ridge, VA 24064, US<p>15415 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Blue Ridge, VA 24064, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/14">Events @ Blue Ridge Quarry</a> ]</p><p><p>Driving from Lynchburg, the quarry is located on Rt. 460 west between Bedford and Roanoke. After you pass the "tank farm" in Montvale but before you hit the Rt. 220 cut off to I-81 at Cloverdale, you will see the new quarry main entrance on your right (north side) Do not go to the scale house. Go to the next road and we will meet at the new white block shop and lunchroom building on the ground floor. From Roanoke, the Quarry entrance will be on your left on the county line just a few hundred feet past the Blue Ridge Minute Market on US 460 east.</p>
<p><strong>EQUIPMENT: </strong>Standard quarry gear is required. Hardhat, steel toed boots and safety glasses. wear long pants and bring gloves. Also bring your collecting gear such as hammers, chisels, collecting bags or buckets and paper to wrap your finds. It may be cold, hot or wet in the pit so dress accordingly for the weather that day. Bring something to eat and lots of water to drink. Also a camera as the geology is fantastic 500 feet down. We will be able to drive into the quarry.</p>
<p><strong>Coordinates:</strong> 37°23'37"N , 79°47'57"W</p>
<p>Operated by Boxley Materials Company - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.boxley.com/locations/map.html">http://www.boxley.com/locations/map.html</a></p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-103041.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-103041.html</a></p>#Style-79.7936070.,37.3935140Boonsboro Quarry20301 Benevola Church Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713, US<p>20301 Benevola Church Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/10">Events @ Boonsboro Quarry</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-142749.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-142749.html</a></p>#Style-77.6621730.,39.5498990Dale Quarry11520 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831, US<p>11520 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/11">Events @ Dale Quarry</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-10492.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-10492.html</a></p>#Style-77.4946149.,37.3540039GMU Student Union Bldg II4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, US<p>4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/2">Events @ GMU Student Union Bldg II</a> ]</p><p><p>Rte 123 & Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gmu.edu/welcome/Directions-to-GMU.html#495" target="_blank">Detailed directions to the Fairfax campus<br /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://eagle.gmu.edu/map/fairfax.php?building=student_union2" target="_blank">A useful campus map</a></p>
<p> </p></p><p><a href="http://eagle.gmu.edu/map/fairfax.php?building=student_union2">http://eagle.gmu.edu/map/fairfax.php?building=student_union2</a></p>#Style-77.3083770.,38.8329383Hunting Hill Quarry13900 Piney Meetinghouse Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, US<p>13900 Piney Meetinghouse Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/8">Events @ Hunting Hill Quarry</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-5755.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-5755.html</a></p>#Style-77.2199399.,39.0805060JMU Geology Department395 S. High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, US<p>395 S. High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/34">Events @ JMU Geology Department</a> ]</p><p><p>The department, lab, and museum are all inside the old Harrisonburg High School. The high school's name is still on the building.</p>
<p>More about the mineral museum here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jmu.edu/geology/museum.html">http://www.jmu.edu/geology/museum.html</a></p></p><p><a href="http://www.jmu.edu/geology/">http://www.jmu.edu/geology/</a></p>#Style-78.8775045.,38.4449453Long Branch Nature Center625 Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204, US<p>625 Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/1">Events @ Long Branch Nature Center</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/nature/ParksRecreationScriptsNatureLongbranch.aspx">http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/nature/ParksRecreationScriptsNatureLongbranch.aspx</a></p>#Style-77.1262010.,38.8591680Mineral Hill, MD4891 Sykesville Rd. , Finksburg, MD 21048, US<p>4891 Sykesville Rd. , Finksburg, MD 21048, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/35">Events @ Mineral Hill, MD</a> ]</p><p><p>A more accurate location would be: 39°26'17.29"N, 76°56'15.00"W (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39°26'17.29" target="_blank">view in Google Maps</a>). That is the location of the parking. The actual collection area is a half-mile walk east down the trail at 39°26'17.16"N, 76°55'49.08"W (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39°26'17.16" target="_blank">see in Google Maps</a>). Cars are not allowed on the trail.</p>
<p>Also see: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-16392.html" target="_blank" style="color: #009900; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #0000ff; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.mindat.org/loc-<wbr></wbr>16392.html</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;">.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000;"><a class="jce_file" target="_blank" title="View in Google Earth KML" href="/images/stories/kml/Mineral_Hill_MD.kml"><strong>Download Google Earth KML</strong></a><strong> </strong></span></p></p><p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q#Style-76.9372622.,39.4400377Montgomery County Fairgrounds16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, US<p>16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/37">Events @ Montgomery County Fairgrounds</a> ]</p><p></p>#Style-77.2044763.,39.1433172Montpelier Feldspar Mine17359 Taylors Creek Road, Montpelier, VA 23192, US<p>17359 Taylors Creek Road, Montpelier, VA 23192, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/4">Events @ Montpelier Feldspar Mine</a> ]</p><p>Here's a look at what has been found at this mine:<br /> <br /><strong> </strong>Actinolite, Albite (var: Andesine), Albite-Anorthite Series, Amphibole Group (var: Uralite), Anatase, Anthophyllite, Apatite, Biotite, Garnet Group, Goethite, Hornblende, Illite, Ilmenite, Kaolinite, Microcline, Muscovite, Prehnite, Pyrite, Pyroxene Group, Quartz (var: Blue Quartz), Rutile, Sericite, Spessartine, Titanite, Zircon.<strong><br /> <br /> Check it out at: <a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-11147.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-11147.html</a><br /> <br /> Disclaimer: </strong>The availability of these minerals depends on where they are working in the quarry at the time of the field trip and that some of the occurrences are very small. Particularly the gold and jewels. Also, a lot depends on your luck. Talismans reccommended.<br /> <br /><strong> </strong>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Here's the address</strong>:</p>
<strong> 17359 Taylors Creek Road/UPS-Route 677 <br />Montpelier, VA 23192<br /> <br /> </strong>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Here's the directions (from I-95 S at Fredericksburg, VA) :</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li> Take exit 92 toward Ashland 0.3 mi</li>
<li>Merge onto England St/VA-54 0.3 mi</li>
<li>Turn right at N Cottage Green Dr 0.1 mi</li>
<li>Turn left toward US-1/N Washington Hwy 0.2 mi</li>
<li>Turn left at US-1/N Washington Hwy 400 ft</li>
<li>Turn right at England St/VA-54 </li>
<li>Continue to follow VA-54 12.4 mi</li>
<li>Slight right at Mountain Rd/US-33 1.0 mi</li>
<li>Turn left at Bethany Church Rd 3.1 mi</li>
<li>Slight right at Taylors Creek Rd 0.8 mi</li>
</ul>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Standard full dress safety precautions apply</strong>. Here's what you'll <strong>NEED</strong>:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Steel Toed Boots </strong>- generally not fashionable unless in the 5 inch stiletto heel version.</li>
<li><strong>Safety Goggles </strong>- polarized lenses are a good idea. If they cost more tha $15, you're just showing off.</li>
<li><strong>Heavy Work Gloves</strong> - Dandy for keeping you digits intact.</li>
<li><strong>Safety Helmets </strong>- A <strong>MUST</strong>, though color is optional.</li>
<li><strong>Young Folks </strong>- Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.</li>
</ol> <br /><strong> For those who are interested I will be meeting with others at 7:30 am on the 29th at the Spotsylvannia exit Starbucks to do some carpooling.<br /> <br /> NOTE: </strong> Severe weather or other crisis out of our control may result in the canceling or rescheduling of this trip. If there is any question, please call me to confirm the trip. <strong><br /></strong><a href="http://us.mc1108.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=
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</script>"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"></span></span></span></strong></a></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-11147.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-11147.html</a></p>#Style-77.7011653.,37.7722841Morefield Mine13400 Butlers Rd, Amelia, VA 23002, US<p>13400 Butlers Rd, Amelia, VA 23002, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/6">Events @ Morefield Mine</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-4200.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-4200.html</a></p>#Style.,Mt. Athos (Boxley Materials Company)1299 Stage Road, Concord, VA 24538, US<p>1299 Stage Road, Concord, VA 24538, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/12">Events @ Mt. Athos (Boxley Materials Company)</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc.php?loc=30844">http://www.mindat.org/loc.php?loc=30844</a></p>#Style.,National Limestone Quarry217 Quarry Rd, Mt. Pleasant MIlls, PA 17853, US<p>217 Quarry Rd, Mt. Pleasant MIlls, PA 17853, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/7">Events @ National Limestone Quarry</a> ]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-145516.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-145516.html</a></p>#Style.,Pinesburg QuarryBottom Road, Pinesburg, MD 21795, US<p>Bottom Road, Pinesburg, MD 21795, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/3">Events @ Pinesburg Quarry</a> ]</p><p><p>Directions from Virginia:</p>
<ul>
<li>81 North</li>
<li>Through WV into MD </li>
<li>Take exit 1 (rt 68)</li>
<li>Take a left on rt 68 towards Williamsport</li>
<li>Go about 2 miles through all the traffic lights.</li>
<li>As you pass REDLAND BRICK COMPANY on your right, and before your cross the train tracks, turn left on Bottom Road.</li>
<li>Go about 2 miles to Pinesburg quarry.</li>
</ul>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-106408.html">Details on this location</a> (Mindat)</p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc.php?loc=106408">http://www.mindat.org/loc.php?loc=106408</a></p>#Style.,St. Clair, PA Fossil Fern BedBurma Rd., St. Clair, PA 17970, US<p>Burma Rd., St. Clair, PA 17970, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/13">Events @ St. Clair, PA Fossil Fern Bed</a> ]</p><p><strong>Directions from I-81 S North of Harrisburg, PA:</strong><br /> <br /> Take I-81 N toward Hazletown/Allenstown/I-78 54.0 mi<br /> Take exit 124A to merge onto PA-61 toward St Clair 4.9 mi<br /> Turn left at Wade Rd 75 ft<br /> Continue on W Hancock St 0.5 mi<br /> Continue on Burma Rd 2.3 mi<br /> <br /> After travelling the 2.3 miles on Burma Road you'll need to look for a little marked shooting range on the right. Just after that, on the right, is a pull off. Look for other cars.</p>#Style.,U.S. Silica Quarry17359 Taylor Creek Road, Montpelier, VA 23192, US<p>17359 Taylor Creek Road, Montpelier, VA 23192, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/38">Events @ U.S. Silica Quarry</a> ]</p><p></p>#Style.,Vulcan Havre De Grace Quarry938 Quarry Rd, Havre de Grace, MD 21078, US<p>938 Quarry Rd, Havre de Grace, MD 21078, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/36">Events @ Vulcan Havre De Grace Quarry</a> ]</p><p></p>#Style.,Vulcan Materials Quarry8537 Vulcan Lane, Manassas, VA 20109, US<p>8537 Vulcan Lane, Manassas, VA 20109, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/9">Events @ Vulcan Materials Quarry</a> ]</p><p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: ">What to Collect </span></span></strong><span style="font-family: ">--- Prehnite, datolite, stilbite, byssolite, pyrite, pectolite, apophyllite, other zeolites. Good micros (e.g. laumontite).</span></p>
<p><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-104545.html"><strong>See the Mindat page for pictures</strong></a></span><span><strong>!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "><br /></span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: ">Directions</span></span></strong><span style="font-family: "> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">--- From D.C</span>. and Maryland area, take Washington Beltway (I-495) to I-66 (west) to Manassas Exit 44. Go south on Rt 234 (Bypass) for 3.3 miles. Turn Left on Wellington Rd. (at light) --- go ½ mile and turn left on Vulcan Road. Cross railroad tracks and take immediate right into office parking lot.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: ">Equipment/ clothing</span></span></strong><span style="font-family: "> --- Full safety gear --- steel toed shoes/boots, safety glasses, hardhat, work gloves --- rock hammer, 3 - 4 pound crack hammer, chisels, 5 gal. bucket, old newspaper for wrapping specimens, small pry bar. Optional -- large sledge hammer, long pry bar, extra buckets. Your best tools are sharp eyes. Clothing depends on the weather --- coveralls recommended. Rain poncho nice to have.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: ">Quarry Description / Hints </span></span></strong><span style="font-family: ">--- Manassas Quarry is a trap rock quarry -- large square, deep hole in the ground with multiple levels. The predominate rock is dark gray diabase which is mined for crushed rock for road construction. Prehnite is the main thing we will try to find --- <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hint</span></strong>: look for a white or light green streak of color in the gray rock and examine carefully. Breaking that rock open may reveal a pocket of light green prehnite. Prehnite is not abundant here, so it has been a hit or miss thing. On the other hand, we have always (Lord willin’) found some nice specimens of something to make the trip worth-while. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hint</span></strong> ---Carefully search and <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">investigate anything</span> that is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">different</span></em>. </span></p><p><a href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-104545.html">http://www.mindat.org/loc-104545.html</a></p>#Style.,Zembo Shrine Center2801 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, US<p>2801 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, US</p><p>[ <a href="http://www.novamineralclub.org/component/eventlist/venueevents/5">Events @ Zembo Shrine Center</a> ]</p><p><p>Located at 2801 N. 3rd Street, 3rd & Division Streets</p></p><p><a href="http://www.rockandmineral.org/annualshow.htm">http://www.rockandmineral.org/annualshow.htm</a></p>#Style.,