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.