I don't often see a lot of videos on rockhounding New Mexico. New Mexico is a rockhound paradise! It's helpful to me, as a rockhound, to see rocks as they look in the rough before I rockhound an area so that I can learn what to look for. So, what do the agates in New Mexico look like rough? What do the inside of the agates found in the southwestern deserts of the United States look like? Well come along and see! These are several of the rocks I found during a recent visit to southern New Mexico. If you are lucky enough to visit New Mexico, here are a couple links to resources for rockhounding:
The Deming Gem and Mineral Society is AWESOME. Deming, NM is a rockhound paradise. I found these folks to be spectacular people! They are super knowledgeable and friendly. They have a great place in Deming with wonderful specimens. Check out their website and reach out to them with any questions you may have:
www.thedgmsclub.com/
Clubhouse Phone Number: 575-546-2554
Address:
4200 Raymond Reed Blvd
Deming, NM 88030
email: thedgms@gmail.com
Rockhound Resource:
rockhoundresource.com/new-mex...
Gator Girl Rocks
www.gatorgirlrocks.com/state-b...
New Mexico Rockhounding books I own:
1. New Mexico Rockhounding: A Guide to Minerals, Gemstones, and Fossils
www.amazon.com/New-Mexico-Roc...
2. Rockhounding New Mexico: A Guide to 140 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
www.amazon.com/Rockhounding-N...
And don't forget to visit Rockhound State Park. Seriously, a whole park that revolves around YOU- A Rockhound! Doesn't get any better than that!
www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...
One of the coolest Petrified Wood Museums I have ever been to:
zuhlmuseum.nmsu.edu/index.html
Rock Shops:
TruArt of the Earth
2411 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla, NM 880460598
(505) 720-4288
Trina's Rock Shop
Address: 1812 Columbus Rd, Deming, NM 88030
Phone: (575) 546-0348
Hope this information is helpful.
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Link to the vibratory tumbler I use:
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For Rotary tumbling, I like Lortone. For example, this is a great set up:
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Link to Montana Rockhounding book I use:
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Link to the digital microscope I use:
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Link to the pick-ax rock hammer I use:
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Link to the rock hammer I use to "crack rocks open":
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Link to the grit I use when tumbling rocks:
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Link to the battery-operated water bottle sprayer I use:
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Beginner Rotary Rock Tumbler I recommend:
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Link to the mineral oil I use in my rock saw:
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Link to the gloves I wear:
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Link to the hats I wear:
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Link to summer rockhounding/kayaking/fishing SPF shirts I wear:
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