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TREASURE HUNTING IN DELAWARE
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DELAWARE

What this area is known for:
  1. Sillimanite (state mineral)
  2. Fossils
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Best time of year to go:
Warmer months of the year (April through October.)		 Other helpful resources:
  1. Delaware Geological Survey http://www.dgs.udel.edu/
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THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT
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Location #1: Sillimanite


General description: Sillimanite was established as the sate mineral by an act of the Delaware General Assembly in 1977. Sillimanite has a fibrous texture reminiscent of wood and can be cut into cabochon gems showing a chatoyant ("cat's eye") effect.		 How to get there: Hoopes Reservoir and Brandywine Springs areas. From Willmington take HWY 52 (Kennett Pike) north. Turn west at Campbell Road which leads to Hoopes Reservoir.
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Handy to bring along:
1. Bucket
2. Rock hammer
3. Safety glasses		 Helpful notes to newcomers:
In order to capture the "cat's eye" the stone must be cut with the grain of the fibers.:


Location #2: Belemnite Fossils














General description: A Belemnite is the fossil remains of an extinct squid with a cone shaped shell. In 1996 the Belemite was named the state fossil. 		How to get there: Belemnite fossils can be found along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

Map to Belemnite Site

http://www.dgs.udel.edu/Geology/Paleontology/destatefossil.aspx
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2. Hand tools
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Belemnite
Delaware Geological Survey © 2007

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