![]() ![]() Some mines of San Bernardino County where turquoise is found include the Apache Canyon mines (which are the only ones producing turquoise on a commercial level), the Baker mine and the Gove mine. The Turquoise Mountains situated close to the Silurian Hills has been the source of the gemstone for many years, but is now found only in limited quantities. The turquoise in California is generally of lower grade quality. The crystal found here was rather thick and very dark green in color. Tourmaline samples have also been found in the Clark Mine situated in the Rincon Mountain of the San Diego County.Īnother site in the San Diego County where tourmaline has been found is at the Little Three Mines located close to Ramona. The Himalaya Tourmaline Mine situated at Lake Henshaw falls in the Mesa Grande of San Diego County and offers a variety of valuable tourmaline in colors such as green pink and black. A few years ago a large deposit of tourmaline in numerous varieties was discovered at the site. ![]() The Oceanview Mine located in the Pala district is an old mine and still remains active. Some good quality of the crystals has been found here in pink and blue colors. Although the mine is not a very active producer of the gemstone at the present times, it is still known to have some tourmaline bearing pockets. The Tourmaline Queen Mine which is a part of the Pala Mine in the Pala District of San Diego has been known as one of the largest producers of the tourmaline gemstone. San Diego County in the southern part of California has a few known mines which are still active and where tourmaline deposits can be found in various colors. The site where jade can be found at Willow Creek is towards the northern end of the beach. The creek is located under the bridge which comes after crossing Jade Cove. This is located about a mile from Jade Cove Beach. ![]() Willow Creek is another spot to look for jade. It is very steep and prone to rock fall, therefore one must be careful while exploring this area. This site is said to have an extensive amount of jade, but the trail to the Gem Cove has no signs or directions that lead towards the site. The Gem Cove Beach which is also known as the North Jade Cove Beach is located just a few miles to the south of the Sand Dollar Beach. Finding jade here could be a challenging task as the stone is limited. The Sand Dollar Beach is located about 9 miles from Lucia that lies in Monterey County of California close to the National Park of Los Padres. However the quality of the jade found here is not of particularly high quality. Some of the areas where one can look for jade are Willow Creek, Gem Cove, San Simeon, Jade Cove and Sand Dollar Beach. Below are some of the most highly sought after minerals that you can find in California.Īlong the rocky coastal stretch of Big Sur in California there are number of spots where jade stone can be found. Collaboration and creative problem solving were key elements in the process.California has a large variety of valuable gems and minerals, in addition to its famous history of gold mining. The design team, made up of Gordon Huether Studio, F & H construction and WMB architects, worked closely with the City of Morgan Hill to ensure a successful project outcome. Gordon Huether was invited to be part of a design and build team that submitted a proposal package in response to the City of Morgan Hill’s request for proposals for the parking garage. The stairwell is illuminated at night, which gives the Poppy Jasper installation a lantern-like glow and creates a stunning focal point for the garage. By celebrating this hometown mineral, the art installation promotes a strong local identity of the community of Morgan Hill, which was an important goal for this public art installation. Facing the Third Street Plaza, Huether used a high-resolution image of Poppy Jasper to create an integrated glass art installation that features the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows of the mineral that is said to have healing properties. The mineral became the inspiration for this translucent enclosure, wrapping around the parking structure’s stairwell. In his endeavor to create context and a connection to the local culture and history of Morgan Hill, Gordon Huether learned about Poppy Jasper, the region's ubiquitous mineral. Integration of the design into the “skin” of the garage was essential. The total art budget for both art pieces, 'Poppy Jasper' and 'Tarantula,' was $425,000, the biggest art investment in Morgan Hill's history. The glass panels for 'Poppy Jasper' measure 26'H x 19'W and 26’H x 11'W. ![]()
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