Unearthing Treasures at Graveyard Point – Easternmost Oregon
WEBMay 28, 2022 · • Graveyard Point is famous for its unique plume agates. Tucked away in the rugged landscapes of easternmost Oregon, Graveyard Point in Owyhee Canyon beckons with its unique blend of history, mystery, and, of course, rocks!
Is It Sagenite Agate or Sagenitic Agate? - Rockhounding Maps
WEBMay 17, 2023 · Plume Sagenite Agate. Plume Agate is more common than many people realize and the highly sought-after Priday Plumes, Del Norte, Mexican Plume, and Graveyard Point are a must-have among rock hounds. If you’re a connoisseur of Plume Agate and you really enjoy Sagenite Agates then you’re in luck.
Sagenite & Plume Article by Pat McMahan - Agates With Inclusions
WEBDec 15, 2015 · Sagenite, or more accurately, sagenitic agate is any agate having acicular or needle-like mineral growths. These hair like filaments are often arranged in fans or sunbursts. The inclusions come in a wide array of colors. Plume agate has fluffy inclusions which often appear to be soft and have depth.
Plume and Sagenite article – Agates With Inclusions
WEBThose few agate fields that have a higher incidence of sagenite offer a rare and exciting treat to the collector. Plume is surprisingly more common than most of us might believe. Many collectors know of Priday Plume, Graveyard Point, Del Norte (Colorado), West Texas, and Mexican Plume .
Graveyard Point Rockhounding (Oregon): 5 Tips For A Successful …
WEBGraveyard Point Plum Agate. This agate is not like others, and features formations with a plume or feathery appearance. This type of agate is formed in hotsprings long gone by microbes being responsible for creating these stunning formations inside the stone. You can find these plum agates at Graveyard Point. Angel Wing Chalcedony
Graveyard Point plume agate – a happy accident - Gaumer's Jewelry
WEBDigging deeper, we discovered lovely clear agate with pink freestanding plumes. Unfortunately, we were a bit unprepared and didn’t have the right equipment to mine the agate out of the hard rock. Luckily, we were rescued by a man named Dudley Stewart, who happened to be nearby.
Horse canyon - Rock Tumbling Hobby
WEBDec 6, 2016 · Moss in mainly red, white and green, plume in black, green, white, gold and red, tube agate of all sorts ( one plume type very similar to Graveyard Point) fortification agates, water line agate, fine sagenite, nice polka dot, and even huge shelves of low grade palm root and bog.
Agate Information - Agates With Inclusions
WEBThe unique shape of this plume is characteristic of the plume deposits at Graveyard Point, Oregon. They also occur in other vein agate deposits, worldwide. This type of plume has colored streaks, resembling pointed tongues, rising vertically through chalcedony.
Gorgeous Oregon Materials – Scott's Rock & Gem
WEBAug 14, 2011 · On Eastern Oregon’s border with Idaho is the well loved Graveyard Point plume agate area. The best of what this site produces are large chunks with long, streaming, feathery plumes, and a riot of colors.
Plume Agate Varieties and How to Identify Them with Pics
WEBApr 30, 2023 · Graveyard Point Plume Agate formed in the cracks in basalt. The material ranges from 1 inch to 18 inches in thickness and can be up to 30 feet in length! This Plume Agate variety gets its name from the massive boulders …