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TREASURE HUNTING IN RHODE ISLAND
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What this area is known for:
1."Corn Cob" quartz crystals
2.Quartz crystals
3.Geothite
4.Amethyst
5. Bowenite (State Mineral)
6. Cumberlandite (State stone or rock)
 Biggest finds in this area:
1.Amethyst from Ashaway village

2.Quartz crystals from Hiamond Hill

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1. Rhode Island Mineral Hunters, Inc
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Best time of year to go:spring and fall Other helpful resources:

1.www.mindat.org

2. American Mineralogist
www.minsocam.org/MSA/collectors_corner/arc/rimin2.htm
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THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT
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Location #1:Diamond Hill



General description: At the mines at Diamond Hill, large plates of quartz crystals with small amounts of geothite and hematite can be found. The quartz crystals here are usually stained with rust. On way up old ski slope, take path to right. Rocks dumped down side of hill to build ski lifts contain Quartz crystals. 		How to get there:
Providence, Rhode Isl
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1. Head southeast on Dorrance St toward Westminster St Rhode Island - Treasure Hunting Wiki
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2. Slight right to merge onto I-195 W/US-6 W Rhode Island - Treasure Hunting Wiki
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3. Take the exit onto I-95 N/US-6 W toward Boston
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4. Slight right at RI-146 N (signs for Woonsocket/RI-146 N) Rhode Island - Treasure Hunting Wiki
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5. Take the exit onto I-295 N toward Boston MA. Rhode Island - Treasure Hunting Wiki
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6. Take exit 11 for RI-114 N toward Cumberland Rhode Island - Treasure Hunting Wiki
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7. Turn left at Diamond Hill Rd/RI-114 Rhode Island - Treasure Hunting Wiki
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Diamond Hill
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Handy to bring along:
1.hammers and a hand pick
2.chisels and safety gear
3.		 Helpful notes to newcomers: Small vugs of quartz crystals can be found in very large quartz boulders.

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