From Soldier to Geologist
Last Updated: 4th Jul 2015By Michael Lambert II
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Long story short, I'm working on my bachelor's degree in geology as my health allows. I collect as often as I can. I focus a lot on copper mineralization zones; this is where my true passion is. I travel from east Tennessee to North Carolina to target many Slate Belt deposits. Been searching for Tellurides since there are reports of them being found but nothing verifiable as far as I can tell. Once I find some promising pieces, I will do analysis with Raman, EDS, etc.
Keep up on my page because more is to come!
Long story short, I'm working on my bachelor's degree in geology as my health allows. I collect as often as I can. I focus a lot on copper mineralization zones; this is where my true passion is. I travel from east Tennessee to North Carolina to target many Slate Belt deposits. Been searching for Tellurides since there are reports of them being found but nothing verifiable as far as I can tell. Once I find some promising pieces, I will do analysis with Raman, EDS, etc.
Keep up on my page because more is to come!
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