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| TREASURE HUNTING IN CONNECTICUT Add what you know about this area to create a handy guide for other treasure hunters. |
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| What this area is known for: 1. Garnet - the State Gem 2. Staurolite 3.Fossils 4. | Biggest finds in this area: 1.World class - garnets 2. 3. |
| Local appraisers: 1. Name, contact info/website 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. Club name, contact info 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: When the sun shines and the temperature is above 50 F. | Other helpful resources: 1. 2. 3. |
| Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? Post a comment for fellow treasure hunters below! | |
| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: West Redding, Connecticut General description: Essonite Garnet outcropping is found on southeast side of road 1/2 mile from train station. | How to get there: From the West Redding train station follow road along railroad tracks to the southwest. 1/2 mile from station look for rock outcrop on your left. There is a very small area for one car to park at the foot of the outcrop. Park here, and collect above. Thanks to: http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/trips/redding.htm |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Hand tools 2.Prybars 3.Sledge hammer 4. Safety glasses 5. Gloves | Helpful notes to newcomers: The site is hard rock mining. This site is for the person willing to beak rock. I can not stress that importance of safety glasses when stone is hit with a hammer. Shards can easily put out a eye. |
| Location #2: Swanson's Quarry General description: A pegmatite quarry with very extensive workings. There are several dumps for collecting as well as nearby prospects for hard rock collecting. It is an easy, level hike to the quarry. The site is known for purple lepidolite, muscovite, pink to green to yellow beryl, green tourmaline. | How to get there: A map to the site is found at: http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/trips/swansn.htm |
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| Handy to bring along:Bucket, hand tools, pry bars, hammers 1.Rock hammer 2.Bucket 3.Hand pick 4. Pry bars | Helpful notes to newcomers: There are no restrooms or food service at this location, come prepared |
| Location #3: Greens Farm Garnet Mine General description: A well known location for collecting the Connecticut State Gem: the garnet. The site also provides Staurolite. Large almandine garnet crystals to 1" across can be found in both hard rock or loose in the soil. | How to get there: A map can be found on the following site: http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/trips/roxbury.htm |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Bucket 2. Hand tools 3. Rock hammer 4. Pry bar 5, Small sledge | Helpful notes to newcomers: There is a small fee for collecting at this site. |
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