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Flume Covered Bridge in Autumn, Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire

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What this area is known for:
  1. Beryl
  2. Fluorite
  3. Tourmaline
  4. Microcline
  5. Quartz crystals
  6. phosphates
Biggest finds in this area:
  1. Massive beryl crystals
  2. Gemmy green fluorite octahedrons on quartz
  3. Decent phosphate minerals- fluorapatite, apatite, triphyllite

Local appraisers: Name, contact info/website

Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs:
  1. www.capitalmineralclub.org
Best time of year to go: Spring and Fall Other helpful resources:
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  1. www.mindat.org
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THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT
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Location #1: Chickering Mine



General description:Mine is located in Walpole. Massive blue and green tourmalines can be found on quartzite matrix. Blades of albite crystals and small pinkish spodumenes can be found. Childrenite and other micro minerals have been found here.
How to get there:
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Handy to bring along:
1.Digging materials
2.sledge hammer and hand pick
3.safety gear and hand lense
Helpful notes to newcomers:There is a lot of tourmaline to be found here.

Location #2:Palermo No.1 Mine



General description:Mineral collectors who enjoy collecting phosphates and beryl will like this location. At the Palermo Mine, rare phosphates can be found. Small cystals of apatite and fluorapatite can also be found here. Gemmy, blue aquamarine beryls have been found here.
How to get there: Some rock and mineral clubs in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire will host trips to this location.
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Handy to bring along:
1.Hammers and hand pick
2.chisels and shovel
3.safety gear and handheld lense
Helpful notes to newcomers: Dump digging materials would be usefull at this location

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