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COLLECTING: Some of the minerals we have collected in the past 10 years are white and pink Calcite, pink Marble, Feldspar, Quartz, Ilmenite, Epidote, Pyrite, Actinolite, Chlorite, Muscovite, Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite, Rutile, Manganite, Cuprite, Chalcopyrite, Bornite, Malachite, Sphene, Apatite and Stilbite. Also reported to occur are Byssolite, Tremolite, Chrysocolla, Heulandite and Azurite.
Remember that the availability of these minerals depends on where they are working in the quarry at the time of the field trip and that some of the occurrences are very small.
GATHERING TIME: 7:30 to 7:45 AM EST. At the Quarry. You will need sufficient time to read the required Boxley Hazard Training information, fill out and sign the Hazard Training Certificate and sign the required Boxley release form. There will also be a brief review of the safety regulations. This must be completed before we enter the quarry about 8:00 AM.
LOCATION: From Lynchburg, take US 460 East bypass to the US 460 / 501 Campbell Avenue interchange on the east side of Lynchburg. From this interchange, continue on US 460 East and drive about 3.5 miles to the Mt Athos Road interchange. Exit here and go about 3/10 mile, turning right on Rt. 609 Stage Road. Continue on Stage Road 9/10 mile and at the top of a hill, Stage Road veers off to the left. Continue on Stage Road 4/10 mile to the bottom of the hill and the Boxley Aggregates Quarry will be on your right. Park in the parking lot of the big new cinder block office on the left. Do not block the road.
If you will be driving from Roanoke or points to the West of Lynchburg and would like to follow us, meet me at the Sheetz Gas Station parking lot in New London at the intersection of US 460 and Route 811. There is an Exxon Convenience Store on the opposite corner. I will DEPART PROMPTLY at 7:00AM
EQUIPMENT: The Boxley Quarries are very safety-conscious. Standard quarry gear is required. Hard hats, steel-toe boots or other substantial boots and safety glasses. Good protective clothing and gloves should be worn. It could be very cold or wet in the quarry so dress according to the weather forecast that morning. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. Bring your own collecting equipment such as hammers, chisels, buckets and newspaper to wrap your delicate specimens. We will be allowed to drive into the quarry. Bring rain gear in case of bad weather.
AGE LIMIT: Children of all ages will be allowed but it will be the parent's responsibility to keep them under control at all times and see that they obey all the safety requirements. The same dress requirements apply. Pets will be allowed only if they are under total control and will not be allowed to roam free.
NOTE: Severe weather or other crisis out of our control may result in the canceling or rescheduling of this trip. If there is any question, please call me to confirm the trip.
CONTACT:
David Callahan,
Field Trip Chairman. The Gem and Mineral Society of Lynchburg, VA. Inc.
The Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Society Inc.
web site www.LynchburgRockClub.org and www.RVMGS.com Phone 540-297-1853 Cell 540-874-5201
Email dbcall1@aol.com
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