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manuscript, Guayule: A
Source of Natural Rubber,
Guayule (Parthenium argenta-
tum Gray), (has) been exploit-
ed as commercial source of nat-
ural rubber” since the early
1900s.
Locals say the stone was
transported by rail and subse-
quently dumped when the
rubber manufacturing plants
closed, and the stone was no
longer needed. Ray explains
that, “Guayule is the dominant
perennial xerophytic shrub
found on the limestone bajadas
and
hillsides
of
the
Chihuahuan desert of north
central Mexico and the Big
Bend region of Texas.” A U.C.
Berkeley website says, “These
stones,
imported
from
Norway, are used as a primary
part of the milling process.
Search is now being made in
America for stones having sim-
ilar qualities of hardness.”
There are plenty of creative
displays for collections, just ask
any Scout who has made a cab-
inet for showing and labeling
their finds. One way to make
a decorative display is using a
shadow box which is deep
enough to hold the rock or fos-
sil and adding enough dry
black beans to fill the voids and
hold the specimens in place (it
may take six to eight bags,
depending on the depth of the
box). Place the items on the
glass, then pour the beans on
top.
This makes a heavy box, so
I do not recommend hanging
it, but place the display on a
solid shelf or table.
Another idea is a terrarium
which can be quite colorful
using a variety or rocks and
selected succulent plants. For
terrariums with lids, mix a
large handful of activated char-
coal to the soil to help fight
mildew. Start with a base
material of small gravel stones
about 1” thick, then surround
the sides with polished stones
and collected specimens, then
add the mixed soil and plant
the succulents.
Water lightly. When you do
not see water in the stones at
the bottom, it is time to water
again.
Jeff Wahrmund, a member
of the Chihuahuan Desert
Gem and Mineral Club, says,
“The best rockhounding I
have found is in the parking
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lot of the Chihuahuan Desert
Gem and Mineral Club
show,” where you can find just
about anything you want,
“reasonably priced including
agate, petrified wood, or raw
jasper.” Be sure to visit local
rock shops such as Ocotillo
Enterprises in Alpine (owner,
Judith Brueske 432-837-
5353), Balmorhea Rock Shop
in Balmorhea, (owners, Jim
and Sue Franklin 830-
719-5883) and Moonlight
Gemstones in Marfa (owner,
Paul Graybeal 432-729-4526)
where you can view minerals,
rocks and fossils from around
the U.S. and find knowledge-
able people who are members
of the Chihuahuan Desert
Gem and Mineral Club
(CDGMC). Joining a gem
club or paleontology group is
a great way to learn more so
contact members or find them
on facebook.
There is a paleo group (not
the diet) at http://www.austin-
paleo.org, which has an essen-
tial list of equipment like
water, hats, plastic bags, and
screwdrivers to pry things
loose; none of this is expensive,
so get hunting!