Sunsites Gem and Mineral Club

P.O. Box 87

Pearce, AZ 85625

Field Trip Notice for Saturday, May 14, 2005:

Meet at The Thing on I-10 at 8 am. We will leave at 8:15. Former Club President Clive Bailey will give us a tour of the Johnson Mine just north of The Thing.

Stuff to bring:

• Clothing enough to protect you from extended sun exposure
• A bucket
• (we don't know if cameras are permitted at the mine)
• Water
• A portable chair if desired
• (we hould be finished before lunchtime)

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  A view of the pit at Johnson Camp Mine. The Club members on the right were finding various copper minerals, dentritic patterns, and yard rocks. Thanks to Clive Bailey and Nord Copper Corp. for hosting us.

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  Another view of the pit with green water in the botom.

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  Crysacola was abundant in this area north of the pit.