Graveyard Point Agate Beds

Van Horn, Texas
๐ŸŒ Land Type: BLM Public Land
๐Ÿ’ฐ Fee: Free
Approximate โ€” check official site before visiting
๐Ÿ“… Season: October-April
๐Ÿ“Š Difficulty: moderate

BLM area in far west Texas known for beautiful agate and chalcedony specimens.

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Agates Chalcedony ๐Ÿชจ Rockhounding

๐Ÿชจ What You Can Find Here

Agates

Banded chalcedony prized for their colors and patterns. Lake Superior agates, Fairburn agates, and Montana moss agates are especially famous.

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โ›๏ธ Recommended Gear

Make the most of your visit to Graveyard Point Agate Beds with the right equipment.

Rock Hammer

The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.

Typical: $25-45

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Safety Glasses

Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.

Typical: $10-20

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Chisel Set

Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.

Typical: $15-30

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Geologist's Pick

A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.

Typical: $35-60

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Sifting Screen

Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.

Typical: $20-40

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UV Flashlight

Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.

Typical: $15-35

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