| Mt. Apatite Tourmaline and Beryl Auburn, ME US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:25:23 AM Viewed 1780 times |
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This is a public collecting location according to: "https://digitalmaine.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1337&context=mgs_publications". It says: "it is permitted to use hand tools to explore for gem and mineral specimens to a depth of two feet. Read fully about it for your safety and exploring concerns. According to http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/Maine, "Mount Apatite. I Would suggest this place to anyone coming to the
area. It is a town park that was once a feldspar mine. It is loaded with
treasures if you are willing to do a little work Grade this location: (A to F):A Handy to bring along: 1.Shovel 2.Sifter 3.Small Hammer and Chisels Helpful notes to newcomers:This location has a lot of minerals to be sifted out of the dirt. As you go up the hill, the first pit was the Greenlaw Quarry. This spot still has a lot of Tourmaline and Beryl. I would suggest picking a spot that doesn't look like it's been worked in a while and stick with it." Another good site is: "https://mainetoday.com/maine-travel/mini-adventure-rock-hounding-auburn-burgers-custard-new-gloucester/" | The wiki site says: "It is in Auburn Maine, Near the Auburn Suburban little league fields off of Garfield road." |