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== Steps ==
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== Steps ==
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=== Preparing to Look for Crystals ===
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=== Preparing to Look for Crystals ===
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# Know what crystals you want to look for. The kinds of crystals that you want to look for will determine where you look because only a few are found everywhere in the world. Although quartz and calcite are the easiest thing to collect because they are everywhere, the nicer crystal types are found here and there, so be prepared to travel.
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# [[Image:Crystas.jpg|center]]Know what crystals you want to look for. The kinds of crystals that you want to look for will determine where you look because only a few are found everywhere in the world. Although quartz and calcite are the easiest thing to collect because they are everywhere, the nicer crystal types are found here and there, so be prepared to travel.
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# Choose where to look. As said in the last step, nice crystals aren't just found in one place, so even if you are looking for a certain crystal, you will still have many places to choose from. You could go to a park with crystals, because many parks allow and encourage crystal collecting.
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# [[Image:Whre.jpg|center]]Choose where to look. As said in the last step, nice crystals aren't just found in one place, so even if you are looking for a certain crystal, you will still have many places to choose from. You could go to a park with crystals, because many parks allow and encourage crystal collecting.
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# Take supplies with you. If you are going to look for crystals in a park, phone ahead to see if they have supplies on hand. If they don't, be sure to bring the following items.
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# [[Image:Needd.jpg|center]]Take supplies with you. If you are going to look for crystals in a park, phone ahead to see if they have supplies on hand. If they don't, be sure to bring the following items.
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#* Snacks and water, if you'll be out for a while
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#* Snacks and water, if you'll be out for a while
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#* a small shovel
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#* a small shovel
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=== Looking For Crystals ===
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=== Looking For Crystals ===
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# Look where there is a lot of sedimentary rock. Most crystals are found on metamorphic rock, and since metamorphic rock is composed of sedimentary rock, chances are you will find some crystals there.
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# [[Image:Sedimentary.jpg|center]]Look where there is a lot of sedimentary rock. Most crystals are found on metamorphic rock, and since metamorphic rock is composed of sedimentary rock, chances are you will find some crystals there.
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# Look at sites to see where others have found crystals. If you aren't having much luck finding crystals at the park or wherever you're looking, you can get online and see where other people have found crystals. However, keep in mind that there might not be crystals there anymore.
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#[[Image:Googe.png|center]] Look at sites on your computer to see where others have found crystals. If you aren't having much luck finding crystals at the park or wherever you're looking, you can get online and see where other people have found crystals. However, keep in mind that there might not be crystals there anymore.
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=== Storing the Crystals You Found ===
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=== Storing the Crystals You Found ===
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# Buy a box for storing your crystals. Many geologist stores sell boxes specially made for storing crystals. If you can't find a box like that, try using an organizer or one of the boxes people use for fishing tackle.
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#[[Image:Crystal boxes.jpg|center]] Buy a box for storing your crystals. Many geologist stores sell boxes specially made for storing crystals. If you can't find a box like that, try using an organizer or one of the boxes people use for fishing tackle.
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# Store
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# [[Image:Clear bag.jpg|center]]Store the crystals in clear bags. If you can't find a box to keep your crystals in, you could just use some small ziploc bags. Your crystals will be safe in there, and ziploc bags are very easy to find around the house in drawers.
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== Tips ==
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== Tips ==
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