March 11th 2023 Field Trip to Mt. Baker area (agate, dunite, gneiss, jasper, and jade)

Past Field Trips

On March 11th, 2023, we will be going to the Mt. Baker area for agate, dunite, gneiss, jasper, and jade. I’m thinking first to meet at Ol One Lane Bridge on the middle fork of the Nooksack River to collect Dunite, which is a “jade like” green rock.  It’s prevalent in the river rock and easy to collect.  (Note edited on Feb. 11: it was determined that the green rock is dunite and not diopside.  Primarily comprised of olivine.)

Then to move on to Swift Creek by Baker Lake for agate, gneiss, and possibly jasper and jade.

Details will be sent via e-mail to my distribution list 1 week prior to trip.

 

Roger Danneman ( roger.danneman@gmail.com ; 425-228-8781 or 425-757-3506 cell).

Updated: March 13, 2023 — 8:11 am

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