PLANET MINE

MSA FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

MSA is heading to Planet Mine to collect Malachite, Chrysocolla, and Hematite with the possibility of finding Barite, Azurite, and other copper/iron minerals. If time permits, we can be exploring the surrounding Planet Mine area.  You will want to top off at Vicksburg road and I-10, or at the 1st gas station in Bouse.

MEET TIME: 8.30 AM (meeting location will be sent @ registration)

END TIME: The trip will end by 4 PM (trip could be overnight or day trip)

LIMITED TRIP: No Limit

TRAVEL NOTE:  Please allow at least 1/2 hour more time than normal to get to the meeting spot.   **Be sure to have full tank of gas and good tires.**

VEHICLE:  High clearance vehicles required.  Carpools not being arranged.

SAFETY:  Social distancing and wear masks in close groups.  Please bring a whistle in case we need to find you or gather up the participants.  Sunscreen, hat, gloves, insect repellent, extra water.

RECOMMENDED: sturdy shoes or boots, buckets or backpacks, sledge hammer, rock pick, small shovel, pick hammer, chisel, normal day hiking items.

MATERIAL:  Malachite, Chrysocolla, Hematite

TRIP LEADER: Dave Tibbits and Kevin Johnson

RSVP REQUIRED by 6PM on Friday, February 26, 2021. 

MSA Members Only.

Hope to see you there!

Stan Celestian
2021 MSA Field Trip Coordinator