Friday, November 27, 2015

Need help in identifying these rocks

 
 A friend of mine wanted me to post a picture of his rocks, hoping to get some help in identifying them. (Thank you to John, this blueish rock now has a name. see comment below,)

                                       This one has a naturally very smooth surface.


Monday, March 2, 2015

Mottled Jaspers, banded, striped Agates

 
  When I was younger I dreamed of finding gold. I do not think Belize has much in the way of gold, (although there is some in the south,) But I have come to realize we are practically sitting on a jasper/agate mine around here. These rocks have all been found broken in their natural state. We have pinks, reds, purples, striped, mottled, banded, moss, and pretty much you name it. Perhaps one day we will have a market for these gemstones.





















Red mottled jasper or agate

Here are two rocks we split open. A good surprise for sure.
Pine Ridge Rock

Petrified wood with crystals

This was a very rare find. A piece of gnarled petrified wood with black crystals on one end. The black part of the rock on the bottom of rock looks like some other stone than wood. Whatever it is, its a very exciting find.













Sunday, January 11, 2015

Blueish rock in limestone

 Sorry I do not have a name for this rock. Its gorgeous and set in limestone, is all I know!



Found in Young Gal, Cayo District

Honey fishtail Selenite

 Thanks to some Canadian friends that viewed my rock collection, I am able to name a few more of my pieces. (Thank you!)

 The layers can be peeled off in perfect thin sheets.

 you can clearly see the mud that is trapped inside the rock.


Found in a creek in Spanish Lookout, Cayo District