Montana Moment: Digging for crystals at Crystal Park, a rock hound's playground

Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago.

As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks and deposited them in veins.

With time, the minerals were exposed to air and ground water, leaving a repository of gems.

Few places in the country showcase that more than Crystal Park.

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