63. Amazonite & Smoky Quartz, Pikes Peak, CO
Display Case from 2008 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
by Brandy Naugle
Pikes Peak Region, Teller County, Colorado, USA
Amazonite and Smoky clusters from this region
take lots of hard work, patience,
and heavy machinery to extract.
Over the summer Justin and I met with Joe Dorris (Pinnacle 5 Minerals)
to film one of The Collector's Edge claims.
Joe left Justin and I help remove material from the pocket.
Visit our TRAVEL BLOG for the whole story.
After the Amazonite and Smoky Quartz cyrstals
have been removed from the earth,
it is then time for cleaning and preperation.
Many of the pieces in this case were worked on by
the guys over at The Collector's Edge Cleaning Lab.
This stunning piece was found by Joe Dorris.
Joe owns serval claims of his own, and also
helps to work many of CEMI claims.
Read Joe's article about this specimen,
The Dragon's Mouth Pocket to learn more!
Or you can read Joe's Story in our magazine,
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