We sure are sad to report, the ultimate desert collecting experience is canceled for this year! The annual Trona “Gem-O-Rama”, which features three themed field trips where thousands of people collect beautiful crystals, all due to the hard work of the members of the Trona Gem Club and Searles Lake Mineral Company.
Due to the massive earthquakes of the Summer of 2019 that were located right next to the town of Trona, the gem show and field trips for 2019 have been CANCELED.
That’s right, there is no show, there are no field trips.
Back in 2008 there was a tipped over truck for the Blow Hole Dig.
Take a look at the video from back then –
If you can imagine, Pink Halite will be in SLIGHTLY shorter supply this year. Maybe it will be possible for some dealers to take this chance to blowout what they have unwillingly stockpiled from the past couple years.
There will be 50x less posts of people trying to sell 50 pound clusters of funky Hanksite, destined to turn crusty and poison all your plants in your front yard.
Saw these funky display stands while looking for Halite photos.
They put Granola, Coffee grounds and Ramen Noodles in these display stands!
What do you think of that?
Pink Halite from Trona on a display stand made of Ramen Noodles.
Pink Halite from Trona California on a display stand made from Resin and Cafe Bustelo Coffee Grounds.
Pink Halite Salt Crystals from Trona California on a display stand made from Resin and Granola
We would like to thank everyone involved with the Trona Show and hope for its return in 2020!