Essonite Garnet Outcrop, West Redding, Connecticut
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Details: There is an outcrop of essonite garnet here according to John Bett's website. Check the link for more information. It is a hard-rock area so safety glasses are necessary. Also check the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Connecticut Page. The old wiki used to say: "General description: Essonite Garnet outcropping is found on southeast side of road 1/2 mile from train station. How to get there: From the West Redding train station follow road along railroad tracks to the southwest. 1/2 mile from station look for rock outcrop on your left. There is a very small area for one car to park at the foot of the outcrop. Park here, and collect above. Thanks to: http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/trips/redding.htm Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along: 1.Hand tools 2.Prybars 3.Sledge hammer 4. Safety glasses 5. Gloves Helpful notes to newcomers: The site is hard rock mining. This site is for the person willing to beak rock. I can not stress that importance of safety glasses when stone is hit with a hammer. Shards can easily put out a eye. "
Directions: Check John Bett's website for this location for directions.
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): ( 41°19'15.66"N, 73°26'29.52"W)
or (41.321016, -73.441533)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
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