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| TREASURE HUNTING IN DELAWARE 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. Sillimanite 2. Fossils 3. 4. | Biggest finds in this area: 1.What was found, plus brief description 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: Warmer months of the year (April through October.) | Other helpful resources: 1. Delaware Geological Survey http://www.dgs.udel.edu/ 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: 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. |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Bucket 2. Hand tools 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: Picture of a Belemnite:  |
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