Curtis Formation Site #2 nodules of jasper geodes of celestite, calcite and quartz crystals
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Details: From the Utah Geology Site, location #22, it says: "Celestite, qurtz, calcite, jasper, geodes
Certain horizons within the Curtis Formation contain nodules of jasper. Some of the jasper nodules are hollow, forming geodes, which may contain crystals of quartz, calcite, or celestite. Other nodules are solid containing bands of the same minerals."
Directions:
From the Utah Geology Site, location #22, it says: "Directions to Site: This location is reached from the westbound lane of I-70 about 2.5 miles west of the interchange with Utah Hwy 24 to Hanksville. The turnoff is a gravel road passing through a gate in the interstate fence, located between the "Rest Area, 1 Mile" sign and the rest area itself. As of this writing, blue ribbon on the highway reflector marks the turn. If you miss this turn it is many miles to an interchange. Once through the gate pass under the interstate to outcrops of the Curtis south of I-70. Walk along the base of the bluffs and in areas below the outcrop horizon of the nodules. They will be found scattered abundantly on the ground."
I attempted to mirror the GPS placemark from the website source since they did not specify the GPS numbers.
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): (38.9223, -110.4179)
or (38.922300, -110.417900)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
Tags: jasper, jasper nodules, nodules, geode, calcite, quartz, celestite
