Sillimanite at Hoopes Reservoir
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Details: From old link: "General description: Sillimanite was established as the sate mineral by an act of the Delaware General Assembly in 1977. Sillimanite has a fibrous texture reminiscent of wood and can be cut into cabochon gems showing a chatoyant ("cat's eye") effect. How to get there: Hoopes Reservoir and Brandywine Springs areas. From Willmington take HWY 52 (Kennett Pike) north. Turn west at Campbell Road which leads to Hoopes Reservoir. Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along: 1. Bucket 2. Rock hammer 3. Safety glasses Helpful notes to newcomers: In order to capture the "cat's eye" the stone must be cut with the grain of the fibers.: " The info used to be at the Travel Channels Treasure Wiki for Delaware page.
Directions: How to get there: Hoopes Reservoir and Brandywine Springs areas. From Willmington take HWY 52 (Kennett Pike) north. Turn west at Campbell Road which leads to Hoopes Reservoir.
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): ( 39°47'30.11"N, 75°37'11.61"W)
or (39.791697, -75.619891)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
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