| Palermo No.1 Mine Groton, NH US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 03:23:34 PM Viewed 647 times |
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From http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/New+Hampshire, it says "General description:Mineral collectors who enjoy collecting phosphate minerals and beryl will like this location. At the Palermo Mine, rare phosphates can be found. Small crystals of apatite and fluorapatite can also be found here. Gemmy, blue aquamarine beryls have been found here. 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 useful at this location How to get there: Some rock and mineral clubs in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire will host trips to this location." Mindat says it is mined for mostly mineral specimens. It also blogged about here: https://www.allisongale.org/mineral-blog/2018/1/31/a-visit-to-the-palermo-1-mine-in-north-groton-new-hampshire | The marker below was taken from mindat. It might be noted that access to mine could be limited to only local rock collecting clubs. |