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Wild Nevada
Episode 702: Rockhounding and Gem-Hunting
Season 7
Episode 2
Discovering fire opals, garnets, fluorite and quartz in the heart of Nevada. We travel across the state from Denio to Ely, and from Austin to Verdi, to enjoy a sampling of the treasures that the Silver State offers for rockhounding adventurers.
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