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Post by jeffosh on Nov 24, 2013 8:47:00 GMT -5
I have a 9 year old who is fascinated with gems, minerals and mining but I have no background in this area. Does anyone know of any easily accessible areas around Hartford or elsewhere in CT or Western Mass where we could go "mining" for quartz, mica or other rocks or minerals?
Any help is appreciated.
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Post by bluestone on Dec 24, 2013 22:15:26 GMT -5
Check page 9 of CT's visitor's guide
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Post by bluestone on Dec 26, 2013 7:53:25 GMT -5
Yale Peabody Museum, Dinosaur Park in Hartford - He may like those.
Gold Panning - Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art in Montville
Simulated Mine for Kids - Mother Earth Gallery and Mining Company in Brookfield
Sift for Fossils, Minerals, and Gemstones at Nature's Bend Mining in Oneco.
Franklin Mine. Sterling Hill Mine in New Jersey and Ruggles Mine in New Hampshire may not be too far away.
Try finding a local Rock Clubs as they will have field trips.
Good luck.
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Post by nickyboy720 on Aug 9, 2015 14:18:33 GMT -5
Might be a little far of a trip, but as a kid I would go up to Ruggles Mine in New Hampshire...lots of Mica
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