Glen Cove This location's collecting and accessibility status is currently unknown, so please ask for permission locally before doing any digging or collecting.

General Info Located in the cliffs of Pikes Peak, this collecting area should be left to only the bravest and most technically gifted rock climbers.

Minerals Amazonite - Large crystals can occur. Can be dark blue-green colored and twinned. Smoky Quartz - Crystals can be more than 20 cm and weigh up to 7 kilograms, according to Alexander (Raines). Topaz - Blue to colorless and often exhibiting a complex termination. Crystals weighing more than .5 kilograms have been reported. Murphy and Modreski (2002) state that crystals up to 3.5 inches across have been found. Other Notable Minerals Microcline Field Trip Reports Sorry, no trip reports for this location yet.

References E. Raines, 2001, "Rocks & Minerals" (Vol. 76, September/October, pgs. 298-325) J. A. Murphy and P. J. Modreski, 2002, "Rocks & Minerals" (Vol. 77, July/August, pgs. 218-238) Please see the reference(s) mentioned above for directions to the site if specific instructions are not given on this page.

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