They are embedded in the feldspar of the pegmatite and are hard to get out without breaking, but it can be done if you are careful. Occurs as flat, tabular crystals, dark brown-black in color. These are embedded in the feldspar and are almost impossible to remove. The pegmatite in which this occurs runs for a mile or more along the canyon walls. These are quite small and occur in the contacts between the mica and feldspar of the pegmatite.
Colors are yellow, brown, green, violet, blue, and colorless.
Can be found at the pegmatite and throughout the rest of the canyon as well. Occurs as a variety of feldspar in the pegmatite displaying a blue sheen. Turn right and go 10.1 miles to summit of road. Turn left onto dirt road and proceed down into canyon, past Honey Bee and Dutch Louie campgrounds, continuing along bottom of canyon. Some of these crossings are quite rocky and rough, making crossing somewhat difficult for low slung cars.