"I was looking at several sites on the web and in Paticularly in Mass. and I came across these sites where one can find some geological specimens or treasures.

Rollstone Quarry, Fitchburg, Ma, --------Tourmaline Crystals

Lancaster, Ma.---------------------------------Chiastolite Crystals

Boros Pitt, North Attleboro, Ma.------------Fossils

Greens Farm, Roxbury, Ct.------------------Garnets"

"yes, there most certainly is an old silver mine in sterling...near lake waushacum. my father took me there when i was younger and there is actually still a tunnel going into the ground. if you're not familiar with the area then it is NOT easy to find. there is just a trail on the side of newell hill rd with old granite posts on either side of it. walk down the trail a few hundred yards and there is a rock outcropping on the right hand side (it sort of looks out of place) and if you walk around to the backside of it you will see the tailings piles from the mine and the actual shaft itself. i cant seem to find any info on the mine but im sure either the town library or historical society would know something."