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| TREASURE HUNTING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE 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.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 4. |
| 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: Spring and 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: 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:#2:Palermo No.1 Mine (Local beach, park, etc) 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: 1.1.Hammers and hand pick 2.2.chisels and shovel 3.3.safety gear and handheld lense | Helpful notes to newcomers: Dump digging materials would be usefull at this location |
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