University of Texas T9, Round Point Ridge, Glass Mountains
Can I collect here?
ProBased on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 9, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.
Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
Nearby sites
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See them all- About 2.5 miles NNE of oil derrick, Wedin's ranch, Glass Mountains4 mi · Fossil
- R.E. King 307, Glass Mountains4 mi · Fossil
- USNM J-18, Hill 53004 mi · Fossil
- R.E. King 231, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains4 mi · Fossil
- R.E. King 232, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains4 mi · Fossil
- Near junction of Road and Gilliland canyons, Glass Mountains5 mi · Fossil
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About University of Texas T9, Round Point Ridge, Glass Mountains
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Cathedral Mountain
- Geologic interval
- Kungurian
- Age
- 283.3–274.4 Ma
- Depositional environment
- carbonate indet.
- Recorded occurrences
- 20
Various descriptions listed by King: "Top of ridge 2.5 miles northeast of Wedin's oil derrick," "about 3 miles north 20 east of Wedin's oil derrick," "north side of Round Point ridge, 3 miles north of Wedin's oil derrick," "base of hill 2miles north 20 east of Wedin's oil derrick," and "about halfway between first day's section and Wedin's land"
Fossils found here
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 149931 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about University of Texas T9, Round Point Ridge, Glass Mountains
Can you collect at University of Texas T9, Round Point Ridge, Glass Mountains?
It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.
What minerals are found at University of Texas T9, Round Point Ridge, Glass Mountains?
Fossil.
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