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Spruce Claim Mining Trip - Quartz and Pyrite Crystal Collecting
The Spruce Claim, known for its museum-quality quartz and pyrite clusters, is an active mine site in the Snoqualmie Pass area. The author and Chris H. hiked to the mine, where they assisted miners in blasting and collected specimens from the newly exposed rock. Despite the challenging conditions, including steep climbs and the risk of falling rocks, they found several impressive quartz and pyrite crystals.