CK Williams Quarry

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Location: 701 N. Delaware Dr., Easton, PA 18042

Collecting Site(s):   CK Williams Quarry.   PA - 611 W  Easton, PA    Far western end of Franklin Marble, heavily altered to Serpentine, Asbestiform minerals and various Micas.  Pegmatite bodies present with Feldspar, Quartz, Micas, Schorl, Titanite, and associated minerals.  Some radioactives present, mostly disseminated.  ***for GPS use – put in “ 701 N. Delaware Dr.  Easton, PA 18042 “   - this is address of Easton Water Bureau and is an old brick bldg. right next to where we park ***     

*** Trip starts 20 minutes MAX. from meet-up time !!!! ***
Meeting Place:  (parking area for / pull-off) CK Williams Quarry.  Look for an electrical tower just past an old brick building (Water Bureau bldg.); this is 1 parking area.  Pull-off / other parking area is directly opposite side of road.   CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED IF POSSIBLE  
 
Trip Notes:  Collecting at CK Williams Quarry will be approximately 10:00 am to whenever.  Will involve stops at the Franklin marble exposure, Delaware River bank digging areas, pegmatite area.

** Be aware of presence of ASBESTOS mineralization as well as TRACE RADIOACTIVE mineralization in certain parts of the quarry **

Bring: WATER, BUG / TICK SPRAY, work gloves, rock hammer, chisels, sledge, buckets, newspaper, pry bars, Geiger counter (if desired), LUNCH / SNACK    

** you may wish to bring / use a surgical or dust mask due to Asbestos minerals presence **

Hard Hat Required?  NO
Proper safety gear is required on ALL trips.  (Glasses, sturdy footwear, Gloves)
Attendees will be required to sign Hold Harmless Ag. / Attendance Sheet.