I remember driving through Quartzsite years ago on the way to Joshua Tree. It was in January, so not much activity that I recall.
I have some old Mexican coins around here somewhere. I should look for them. Nothing as nice as yours!
Most of the time it's pretty quiet, unless there's a gem show going on. I used to drive that way a lot so I have been there many, many times!
It is such a beautiful area! I remember enjoying the trains along hwy 10. I have a big bowl full of rocks that I picked up from beside the back roads and washes that we we explored.
You can find some really cool stuff in washes, I've known people who have literally picked up a gold nuggets just sitting in a wash. Others have found geodes or quartz crystals, there are so many interesting rocks in that part of Arizona!
I'm not a mineral expert, so most of the rocks I hauled home are just pretty or unusual and attracted my attention! If I want something specific I buy it from Eric @rt395
Thank you for mentioning me. I'm still finding beautiful crystals and stones here in Japan and the USA!
As for Quartzite, yes, it is a gem and mineral hot spot. Starting in January several shows take place like Desert Gardens.
T-rocks is one of the best spots for rough rocks. I've been going there for over 10 years.
The mountains around Quartzite are indeed a treasure trove. Fluorite, wulfenite, vanadinite, quartz. fire agate, malachite, chrysocolla, zunyite and much more can be found, but you have to know where to look.
Nice silver coin BTW.
I've always been more of a gold prospector and have found some nuggets around there and Yuma. T-Rocks has some really nice minerals don't they? I used to drive through there about once a month, so it's a town I know well! Are you in California?