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What this area is known for:
| Biggest finds in this area: What was found, plus brief description |
| Local appraisers: Name, contact info/website | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: Club name, contact info |
| Best time of year to go: Warmer months of the year (April through October.) | Other helpful resources:
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| 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. |
| Grade this location: (A to F): | GPS coordinates: |
| 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. http://www.dgs.udel.edu/Geology/Paleontology/destatefossil.aspx |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Bucket 2. Hand tools 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: Delaware Geological Survey © 2007 |
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