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I Have a copy of Surfer which is outstanding – does a lot more than just topo maps 3-d views, volume calcs, etc. It accepts ascii files and will allow you to edit data. Reply if you want the particulars view private mail…John

Frank! Glad to hear there are other "yellow fever" souls out there besides myself. I have been out several times this summer in the back hills of Trinity Co and have had some good success with my trusty mask, screw driver, and turkey baster. Sniping is the only way to…

Thanks Doug! I'll check the library out and the calcite from the manganese deposits and get back to you. I must confess to a passing interest only as far as glow in the darks go but this sort of dialogue may stimulate a new interest…John

Hello Doug; The petrified wood glows a orangish red. As for minerals from Trinity County – those of interest – Inesite is the claim to fame for the county from a mineral enthusiast perspective. There are a number of other locales for iron and chromium minerals – ilmenite, magnetite, chromite,…

Hi Doug! Yes Trinity Co is near Mt Shasta – about 25 miles from the NE corner of the county. I have several specimens that glow under a black light which include Benitoite, specimens of petrified wood from New Mexico, and calcite from many locales. I also broke down and…

I wanted to introduce myself to the forum in the form of quick note. I have been an avid mineral collector for the past 16 years since I took mineralogy at Fullerton Community College and recreational gold miner for the past 20 years. I have an interest in virtually any…