"Montana Moss Agate is the name given to the beautiful chalcedony found in the alluvial
gravels of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries." The beauty of a polished Montana
Agate is breathtaking! Behind every slice lies a new surprise and no two are ever alike.
gravels of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries." The beauty of a polished Montana
Agate is breathtaking! Behind every slice lies a new surprise and no two are ever alike.
Finding Montana Moss Agate:
"Although this type of agate ranges throughout three states A small area in
Montana seems to have the best of this agate. Found in gravel deposits in the
middle and lower Yellowstone valleys. Agates are found in both the present
stream bed and in gravel terraces. 10 to 15 miles either side of the
Yellowstone drainage.
They are nodules of gray, translucent chalcedony, which when cut and
polished are seen to contain small manganese dendrites of pleasing
appearance. Moss agates are popular recreation for amateur collectors and
lapidaries, and are sold and traded in considerable numbers as semiprecious
gem stones for use in jewelry and decoration.
Their hardness requires a diamond-beaded blade for successful cutting.
Agates have increased in true and aesthetic value. They are becoming more
scarce on the landscape. Many rockhounds and collectors visit this area every
year from all parts of the United States.
The gravel beds and hillsides around Forsyth are constantly turning up
new agates, depending on spring rains and run-off conditions. . ."
"Although this type of agate ranges throughout three states A small area in
Montana seems to have the best of this agate. Found in gravel deposits in the
middle and lower Yellowstone valleys. Agates are found in both the present
stream bed and in gravel terraces. 10 to 15 miles either side of the
Yellowstone drainage.
They are nodules of gray, translucent chalcedony, which when cut and
polished are seen to contain small manganese dendrites of pleasing
appearance. Moss agates are popular recreation for amateur collectors and
lapidaries, and are sold and traded in considerable numbers as semiprecious
gem stones for use in jewelry and decoration.
Their hardness requires a diamond-beaded blade for successful cutting.
Agates have increased in true and aesthetic value. They are becoming more
scarce on the landscape. Many rockhounds and collectors visit this area every
year from all parts of the United States.
The gravel beds and hillsides around Forsyth are constantly turning up
new agates, depending on spring rains and run-off conditions. . ."
* PR Country Comforts consists of 500 acres that overlook the Yellowstone River.
200 acres are pine covered hills just waiting to be scoured by avid "Rock Hounds"
with a keen eye.
* Agate Hunting comes free with rental of the Guest House so gather your family
or friends and come to Montana! Please click here for cost and further
information.
200 acres are pine covered hills just waiting to be scoured by avid "Rock Hounds"
with a keen eye.
* Agate Hunting comes free with rental of the Guest House so gather your family
or friends and come to Montana! Please click here for cost and further
information.
| Phil & Renee Steinberger * PO Box 1116 * Forsyth, MT 59327 Office: (406) 356 - 2619 * Cell: (406) 351-2150 info@prcountrycomforts.com |
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