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| TREASURE HUNTING IN MASSACHUSETTS 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. Rhodonite - the State Gem 2. Rare Minerals - Babingtonite the state mineral 3. Fossils 4.Iron and lead related minerals | Biggest finds in this area: 1. World class gem quality Rhodonite 2.Poker chip calcite 3. |
| Local appraisers: 1. Name, contact info/website 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. AFMS @ http://www.amfed.org 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: Spring, summer and fall - especially the fall. | Other helpful resources: (newspapers, websites, etc) 1.www.mindat.org 2. 3. |
| Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? | |
| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: Loudville Lead Mine General description: " Over 30 minerals are found at Loudville, including anglesite, cerussite, pyromorphite, wulfenite (the "queen" of Loudville minerals, in a vast array of xl habits), and many more (quartz, barite, calcite, galena, malachite, sphalerite, and others). The most desirable and beautiful minerals are available as micromounts, though the occasional worthwhile thumbnail or even larger specimen may reward the hard worker. Wulfenites up to 1/4" have been found in recent years." Eric Greene | How to get there: Take Mass Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 3. Take Route 10 north and follow until you reach Glendale Street on left (.8 miles south of city of Easthampton). Turn left and continue on Glendale 3.2 miles to dirt road on left leading to the mine dump Aditional information can be found: http://www.cumberlandite.com/cumberlandite1_024.htm |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Bucket 2.Brush 3.Rock hammer | Helpful notes to newcomers: In the summer heat you can cool off in the nearby waters of a clean stream. |
| Location #2: Lime Quarry Reservation General description: City owned quarry with an assortments of minerals including: actinolite , calcite. blue apatite, titanite, scapolite & fluorite. | How to get there: Chelmsford is located at the intersection of I 496 and US HWY 3. |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Hand pick 2.Shovel 3.Rock hammer | Helpful notes to newcomers: Fill in holes and leave the quarry better than you found it. |
| Location #3: Betts Manganese Mine General description: Rhodonite is the Massachusetts state gemstone. It is a pink or red stone that makes attractive jewelry. the Betts Manganese Mine is a famous location for this mineral and pyrite, chalcopyrite, and fasioulite. | How to get there: The Betts Mine is in Plainview From Springfield take I 91 north. The Plainfield exit is RD 118 west. Continue through Ashfield to Plainfield. |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. 2. 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: I have not personally collected at this site so permission to collect must be obtained from the Mine owners. Several AFMS clubs have collected at this site and I would recommend contacting one of the clubs for information. AFMS @ http://www.amfed.org/ |
| Location #4: Chipman Silver Mine General description:Old silver mine in Newbury. Alot of galena, pyrite, and siderite can be found here. Minor amounts of malachite and chalcopyrite have been found here. | How to get there:Complicated directions |
| Grade this location:B | GPS coordinates: |
| Handy to bring along: 1.shovel 2.hammer and hand pick 3.chisel & safety gear | Helpful notes to newcomers:If you ever go to this location, the mine is currently behind houses on a place called Scotland Heights. To find galena and pyrites, one will have to dig in the mine dumps. Bug spray can be quite handy at this location. |
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is there any treasure to be found in massachusetts besides our sports teams? I would be interested in anything fun to either dig for or look for. Gold, stones, fossils, etc....
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