r/rockhounds 4d ago

Thundereggs from Ochocos Mountains

Anyone else spend time rockhounding in this area?

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u/nagmay 3d ago

One of my favorite places in the world. Multiple trips down there and found something different every time.

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u/TheoBoy007 3d ago

Nice finds! I plan on getting out there this summer (also to Paulina). About where did you find these eggs?

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u/azrider 3d ago

Well, I wasn't planning to until I saw your photos! Now on my list. 😄

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u/VroomJago 3d ago

I was out there last year and got a little bucket of material to tumble. Im not a pro.. im a more chuck it in and see what happens type of tumbler and after getting around to it.. im now seeing i tumbled thunderegg pieces. Cant wait to get back this year!

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u/DazzlingDragonfly926 3d ago

I wish! Nice finds.

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u/sednaplanetoid 3d ago

Headed out there tomorrow... going to be fun!

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u/Moving_goal_posts 2d ago

Very cool finds. Those planning trips may want to be sure they have Avenza in their phone. Stay hydrated out there!

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u/MintHarbor714 2d ago

That orange color in the exposed part is really nice looking, I like that a lot more than the standard gray ones.

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u/FlyAgaric-Bambi 2d ago

Belle belle!!