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What this area is known for:
1. Kentucky Agate
2.Fluorite Mining District
3.Geodes
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Biggest finds in this area:
1.Kentucky agate is a highly prized multi colored fortification agate found as nodules weathered from a sedimentary matrix
2.The Kentucky Fluorite Mining District is know to have supplied some of the most spectacular and valuable fluorite, calcite and other associated minerals in the world.
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Best time of year to go: Kentucky weather best best during the spring, summer and fall. Other helpful resources:
1. http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/didstaterock.htm
2. http://www.uky.edu/KGS/geoky/
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THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT
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Location #1: Ben Clements Museum and Mine Digs


General description: One of the nation's finest collection of fluorite and related minerals from the Kentucky- Illinois mining district, and a large collection of other minerals from across the world. There are planned digs scheduled from the spring through the fall.
How to get there: The museum is located in Marion Kentucky in the northwest corner of the state.

http://www.marionkentucky.us/clementmineralmuseum/

The town of Marion has a good Bed & Breakfast (Myers see link below) and a great little restaurant "The Front Porch". Real southern home cooking with a casual atmosphere. Be sure to stop in on your treasure hunt.

http://members.tripod.com/~MarionKYKingdomHall/Marion.html
Grade this location: (A to F): A - I have enjoyed rockhounding trips to Marion. Every time I've gone and I have some fine specimens that I dug. GPS coordinates:

Handy to bring along:
1.Digging tools
2.Collecting buckets
3.Rock Hammer
4. Safety Glasses
5. Gloves
Helpful notes to newcomers: The mining district extends into Illinois. Cave in Rock and Rosiclair are also great spots on your trip.

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Along the roadside highway 60, e of Garrett.
Roadcuts on highway 31 w.
Almost any creekbed.
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Helpful notes to newcomers:Some will look like potatoes lying along the ditches. If they feel lighter than they should for their size, they are probably hollow.

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