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GREAT SALT PLAINS
The Great Salt Plains State Park is located in northwest Oklahoma just north of Jet, Oklahoma. Thick layers of rock salt underlie most of western Oklahoma, and natural springs emit high-salinity brine to the several salt plains. Oklahoma iodine, produced from deep brines in the northwest, is the Nation’s sole domestic supply.
Mineral Deposits in Oklahoma
From the Oklahoma Geological Survey
At the Great Salt Plains State Park, huge sections of the Plain are roped off for the public to dig for selenite crystals. The crystals formed here have an "hourglass" figure of sand encased inside of them. These unique crystals are specific to Oklahoma and people come from all over the world to collect them for personal use as well as commercial sale.
Selenite Crystal found at the Great Salt Plains State Park
Our Visit to the Great Salt Plains State Park
Stay tuned for pictures of selenite crystals as well as a step by step pictorial of our crystal dig from our recent visit to the Salt Plains as well as a couple pictures of a very interesting ancient artifact found along a riverbed...
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