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Ducks lined up by the Wissahickon Creek
While we have visited many outcrops of rocks around the area, the one where we took these photos is by the wissahickon creek, just north of the free public parking area by the Vallery Green Inn.
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This area is beautiful and you can see blocks of Wissahickon schist used for building stone, with garnets poking out of some of the blocks. There is a beautiful stone bridge there, along with all sorts of birds, small animals, providing a beautiful setting just outside the city. We went down to the wissahickon creek, descending on the west side of the bank. Trails form around the creek, revealing water worn mica chunks with garnets sticking out. The red color is interesting, but few if any are of any gem quality, they are simply a mineralogical interest item and a beautiful example of a mica schist. Philadelphia is a beautiful city and this deposit of Kyanite is just one more great reason to visit! Check out Hotels.com for great deals on hotel rooms in Philadephia!
A view from the trails by the Wissahickon Creek
Looking through the rocks down by the creekside
A tiny gem red garnet in matrix
A rockhammer to show you the typical size and color of the garnet baring mica schist
Finding a good specimen takes luck
A beautiful setting for a nature outing, the mica schist of the Wissahickon Creek is a great way to spend an afternoon!
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