Brent, Chuck, et al, There is plenty of oolitic sand on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake. On your way to the Stansbury Island deposit, if you will take the I-80 7200 West exit and travel west on the parallel paved highway (old US 40) I think you can find all you will want. Specifically, after this access road makes a gentle bend to the southwest stop and examine the soil west of the road's built-up embankment - out in the weeds. If you find some sand there it will save a long trip to Stansbury. If not, no big loss. The access road continues to the new Saltaire facility where you can rejoin I-80; The small sample I sent to Rob was collected many years ago before access to the area to the north of this road was restricted for the bird sanctuary. Good hunting to all, Ed Stimpson -------------------------------- Quoting Brent Watson via Utah-Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com>:
So, if Rob already has a sample, there is not much need for me to drive out to get it. Rob, is your sample sufficient? Brent
On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 8:48 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Brent, Rob posted a link to a site with specific directions how to get to a big "deposit". Didn't you get that one?
Talking to Ed at L&O last Saturday, he said he already sent Rob some oolitic sand. More would probably be better. I know I'd like to have a sample, myself, if I can get a few hours free to drive out to Stansbury Island.
On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 8:42 AM, Brent Watson via Utah-Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Rob,
I had to do some research regarding oolitic sand. I believe I know where to go collect some now. I'll see if I can make it out there this weekend.
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