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	Crater of Diamonds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Crater of Diamonds State Park is an 888 acre (3.6 km
		The Arkansas State Quarter released in 2003 bears a diamond on its face, and the former seal of Arkansas State University incorporated a multi-faceted diamond.
		The Crater of Diamonds is a 95 million-year-old eroded volcano.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crater_of_Diamonds (816 words)

	ArkansasFamilies.net presents Crater of Diamonds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In 1972, the land was sold to the State of Arkansas for $750.000.00, and the Crater of Diamonds State Park was established.
		The diamond was purchased by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in July 1999 for $34,700.
		The diamond is often shown at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
	www.arkansasfamilies.net /dia.htm (1795 words)

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		Crater of Diamonds State Park, just south of Hot Springs, is the only productive diamond deposit in the U.S. You wouldn't think it, though, to look at it.
		An old diamond hunter, fond of this method, frequently sits on the edge of the fields in a folding chair, drinking a gin and tonic (Sprite to the park officials), waiting for the sunlight to show him the way.
		At the Crater, they're typically well-rounded white, yellow, or brown stones, about the size of a match head, with a metallic shine and an oily, slick surface to which dirt won't stick.
	www.offbeattravel.com /crater.html (839 words)

	U-Haul: Arkansas SuperGraphic
		The State of Arkansas purchased the volcanic pipe and some surrounding acreage for $750,000 in 1972 and developed it into a state park.
		On the surface, the pipe is an 80-acre crater, referred to as Crater of Diamonds.
		While diamond is the gem of choice, over 100 different semiprecious gems and minerals can be found at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
	www.uhaul.com /supergraphics/diamond/statepark3.html (453 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park, an Arkansas State Park
		Crater of Diamonds State Park, an Arkansas State Park
		Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas diamond, speciment - I visited the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas several times in 1985 and again in 1987.
		Park interpreters present a wide variety of programs about diamonds, the geology of this gem-bearing diamond pipe, the park's history, and its diversity of plant and animal species.
	www.stateparks.com /crater_of_diamonds.html (762 words)

	Diamond mining and places to dig for diamonds in Arkansas
		Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only diamond-producing site in the world where the public can search for diamonds.
		In 1972, the State of Arkansas purchased the Crater of Diamonds for development as a state park.
		Found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in 1990 by Shirley Strawn of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, this diamond weighed 3.03 carats in the rough.
	www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com /digging-for-diamonds (1987 words)

	Sierra Club of Arkansas v. Davies, Crater of Diamonds State Park LWCF Case, USCA 8th Circuit, 1992
		Appellees contend, nonetheless, that the state's elaborate planning as well as the funding by the mining companies indicates that Phase I testing is just a precursor to the inevitable commercial mining of the park.
		It would require the Secretary to create a new park of reasonably equivalent usefulness and value even before he decides whether or not to convert the state park to a commercial diamond mine and even before he knows the value of the park he is charged to create.
		Since the states would be forced to provide substituted land even before testing to determine which use of the subject land would be most beneficial, states would be discouraged from ever pursuing even beneficial changes.
	classweb.gmu.edu /jkozlows/lwcfgem.htm (3426 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park: Arkansas Parks & Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Crater of Diamonds State Park: Arkansas Parks and Tourism
		In 1998, the 1.09-carat Strawn-Wagner Diamond was graded by the American Gem Society as a flawless diamond.
		It is a “one-in-a-billion” diamond, according to the society and is now on display in the park visitor center.
	www.seearkansasfirst.com /phototext.asp?id=23 (208 words)

	Diamond mine — Crater of Diamonds — where diamonds are found — Arkansas diamonds
		The portion of the crater that is known to be diamond bearing is about 35 acres and is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe.
		Although the hysteria, or "diamond fever" as it was called, that ensued shortly after John Huddleston plucked two diamonds from the greenish-colored dirt of his farm has waned, interest in Arkansas's diamond mine remains high.
		The portion of the crater that is known to be diamond-bearing is about 35 acres and is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe.
	www.arkansas.com /things-to-do/diamond-hunting (2300 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park in SW Arkansas near Murfreesboro Crowley’s Ridge
		To access the diamond search area, you'll pass through the park visitor center first, and then the park's new interpretive center that features engaging exhibits introducing you to diamonds and the experience of diamond hunting.
		Crater of Diamonds State Park is open throughout the year.
		Crater of Diamonds State Park is located two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Ark. 301.
	www.arkansasstateparks.com /parks/park.asp?id=22 (986 words)

	Cub Scout Pack 55 - Crater Of Diamonds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Park Naturalists document over 80 species of trees and shrubs, 30 species of mammals, 80 species of breeding birds, 188 species of migratory birds, 42 species of frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles, and 31 species of fish.
		The heavy rough diamonds in the gravel concentrate continued on to be processed at the recovery plant.
		Diamonds, being relatively heavy, have a tendency to stay in place while the lighter soil particles are eroded away.
	users.aristotle.net /~pack55/craterof.htm (1564 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park Arkansas - keep what you find in this finders keepers diamond mine
		Here, you are invited to prospect in the park's diamond search area, a 37-acre plowed field that is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe that 95 million years ago, brought to the surface the diamonds and some of the semi-precious stones lucky visitors find here today.
		Diamonds of all colors of the rainbow can be found here at Crater of Diamonds, but the three most common colors unearthed by park visitors are white, brown and yellow.
		Along with the diamond search area, the park has hundreds of acres of natural forest featuring a diversity of flora and fauna and offering visitors interesting things to do in the area.
	www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com (415 words)

	Crater of Diamonds, Famous Mineral Collecting Locations in Arkansas, Rockhounding Arkansas
		The Crater of Diamonds is the most highly visited State Park in Arkansas.
		RATER OF DIAMONDS State Park is one of the few parks in the country that caters to rockhounds!
		The lamproite breccia tuff that formed in the explosion carried diamonds from deep in the earth (in the upper mantle) and rapidly brought these crystals to the surface.
	rockhoundingar.com /locations/craterofD.html (834 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		A sign at the entrance to the park declares this to be the eighth largest diamond reserve in the world and that 471 were found in 1999, 506 in 1998.
		State Parks guy Davies balked at that, saying that information from Phase II was necessary to determine the type of commercial mining that would best exploit the resource.
		National Parks eventually agrees with Davies on the EIS issue, but asserts that should commercial development occur, the value of alternate land would be based on the value of the diamonds.
	users.aristotle.net /~russjohn/crater.html (12429 words)

	Diamonds \| American Museum of Natural History
		UNITED STATES: Although numerous kimberlites and lamproites are scattered from New York to Wyoming and Michigan to Arkansas, diamond discoveries and mining have been minimal in the United States, restricted to Arkansas and, now, Colorado.
		Now Crater of Diamonds State Park, the locality is a stop for hobbyists and tourists.
		The "State Line Kimberlite District" along the Colorado-Wyoming border is home to the only operating diamond mine in the U.S., started at Kelsey Lake, Colorado, in June 1996.
	www.amnh.org /exhibitions/diamonds/north.html (342 words)

	News & Featured Releases: Arkansas Media Room
		Arkansas's 27th state park, Crater of Diamonds, operates the only diamond mine in the world where finders are keepers.
		Since the first diamond was discovered at the site, the geological oddity has been a natural draw for thousands of treasure seekers, including several failed commercial operations.
		In fact, he claims he makes just enough for a "little gas money from time to time." But he likes doing it, which is one thing visitors, regardless of their hunting skills or knowledge, seem to have in common when searching and hoping for that lucky jewel of a find in a one-of-a-kind place.
	www.arkansasmediaroom.com /news-releases/listings/display.asp?id=153 (1023 words)

	map.aDayBlog.com: Crater of Diamonds State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This mine is found in Crater of Diamonds State Park located near Murfreesboro.
		The Diamond mine is open to the public for a daily search fee.
		An average of about 2 diamonds are found by the public.
	map.adayblog.com /archives/2005/08/crater_of_diamo.php (96 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park-Arkansas Best Kept Secret
		It is the 5th largest diamond to be found at the park since it became a state park in 1972.
		Diamonds at the Crater are typically well -rounded stones about the size of a match head.
		Diamonds are extremely hard crystals that will not scratch or crush when pressures is applied to them (i.e.
	black_j.tripod.com /diamonds.html (781 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		After several attempts at mining the old eroded volcano crater, in 1952 the property was turned into a public attraction.
		In 1972 it was purchased by the state and developed into a state park.
		Although we did not overnight in the park (we camped in Lake Catherine State Park), there are 60 modern campsites available.
	www.thescheerfamily.com /outdoor/cdst.htm (524 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Crater of Diamonds State Park at Epinions.com
		However, I'll just give you one reason...Arkansas has the famous Crater of Diamonds which is the world's only diamond site where you can actually search.
		The Crater of Diamonds is a 36-acre field.
		The largest diamond found at Crater of Diamonds happened to be 40.23 carat which was also the largest found in the United States.
	www.epinions.com /trvl-review-7C58-26630B3-389761CB-prod2 (281 words)

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		After the diamond rush was well under way, Murfreesboro was one of the places in the country to try to search for diamonds.
		The national park is one of the great treasures of this country that most people don’t know about.
		Many geologists all around the world believe the reason why there are diamonds are found at the park is due to a volcanic explosion a million years ago.
	geology.wcedu.pima.edu /~fboykin/paloma2.html (1381 words)

	Ross (AR04) - Press Release - National Park Service Awards $301,397 For Crater Of Diamonds State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The funds are being awarded to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and will help pay for renovations and improvements to the campground, picnic areas, and support facilities at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
		The LWCF was established in 1964 to provide conservation funds derived from receipts from oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf.
		These grants, called state-side grants, are provided for the acquisition, development, improvement and maintenance of high quality outdoor recreation areas and open space in states and communities.
	www.house.gov /ross/pr_2001_2002/pr_31502diamondstate.html (238 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas diamond, speciment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		I visited the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas several times in 1985 and again in 1987.
		Tell me, where else in the world can a member of the general public sit down on a world class diamond pipe (lamproite rock intrusion in this case), and for a few bucks a day, dig away to their heart's content looking for diamonds.
		Well, they finally got the state of Arkansas to pass a law that would have allowed commercial mining of the park.
	www.mtlilygems.com /Minerals/dia1.html (239 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park
		I decided that when we got to the diamond park, I should go to the visitor's center and learn everything possible about the park, its history, the geology, the appearance of raw diamond's, where other's have been found, etc.
		Having skipped the research portion of the project I found one other person in the deserted field and said, "My theory is that rain will have revealed diamonds on the inclined sides of the banks".
		Equipped with these two pieces of knowledge and the park basically to myself I stood at the brink of an immediate diamond harvest.
	www.wdv.com /Writings/diamonds1.html (590 words)

	Murfreesboro Diamond Mine
		One of the three or so diamond mines in the United States, this mine was turned into a tourist attraction by the state in 1971, and renamed Crater of Diamonds State Park.
		For an admission price of four dollars, people can (and do) scour the 40 acre site to look for diamonds, keeping what they find (a 40-carat stone was found on the site in 1924, when the area was being mined commercially).
		At Arkadelphia there is a highly visible sign telling you to follow Highway 26 to visit the Crater of Diamonds.
	ludb.clui.org /ex/i/AR3128 (202 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park Arkansas natural uncut diamonds for sale
		The three main colors at the Crater of Diamonds State Park are white (60%), brown (21%), and yellow (17%).
		A closeup of this diamond is shown in the upper right of this webpage.
		It was written by Glenn Worthington, author of Genuine Diamonds in Arkansas.
	www.diamondsinar.com (205 words)

	GORP - Arkansas State Parks - Crater Of Diamonds State Park
		GORP - Arkansas State Parks - Crater Of Diamonds State Park
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	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/ar/parks/crater.htm (663 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Prospectors access the field through the park visitor center which includes exhibits and a A/V program explaining the area's geology and tips on recognizing diamonds in the rough.
		Diamonds were first discovered here in 1906, and since then over 70,000 have been found including the 40.23 carat "Uncle Sam", the 16.37 carat "Amarillo Starlight," and the 15.33 carat "Star of Arkansas." Since Crater became a park in 1972, over 3,500 carats have been carried home by visitors.
		The park is two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Ark. 301.
	www.ozarkconnections.com /crater.html (216 words)

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