Geology/drift diamonds
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James Buckner wrote at 2007-10-04 00:36:28
The diamond you are speaking of is the Dowagiac Diamond found in 1895 near Dowagiac Mi. It was 10. 875ct and I think the fellow that found it was an Asian RR worker. I don't where it went but one big diamond dealer, a noted name has a collection of Michigan diamonds.
Bill-Geologist wrote at 2010-03-03 20:33:38
Yes there are diamonds found in Michigan, I was shown several a few weeks ago. The nicest one was about the size of a pea, with a vail running parallel to one of the crystal faces, if not for this flaw it would have been perfect. These diamonds were found during gold mining near Portland Michigan.
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C. Robert Reszka, Jr.
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I can answer any general geology question (rocks, minerals, stratigraphy, geomorphology etc.). My expertise is in the geology of the Michigan Basin, PreCambrian, Paleozoic and Recent. I can answer questions concerning mining and petroleum exploration and production and the laws concerning those activities. I can also answer questions concerning stratigraphy of the Michigan Basin. I will also answer questions about mineral and rock collecting in the Basin. I won`t be able to answer many specific questions on hydrology, geophysics or geochemistry. I may be able to answer very general questions in those venues.
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I have been working for the State of Michigan for 24 years as a Geologist and a Resource Analyst. I have experience with Subsurface Geology and Petroleum Geology, mining in Michigan, and Sand Dune Mining and Protection issues.
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Michigan Basin Geological Society
Publications
Decade of North American Geology.
Bedrock Geology of Michigan
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BS Wayne State University
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