Rose Hill Mine

Fluorite

Colorful halide mineral that often forms cubic crystals. The Illinois-Kentucky fluorite district was once the world's leading producer. Also found in New York and Tennessee.

Also found at:

• Hall's Gap
• Tennessee Fluorite Beds
• Kentucky-Illinois Fluorite District

Sphalerite

Zinc sulfide mineral, the primary ore of zinc. Found in Missouri, Wisconsin, New York, and Kentucky's Mississippi Valley deposits.

Also found at:

• Platteville Galena Mines
• Kentucky-Illinois Fluorite District
• Indiana Fluorspar District

Calcite

Common but versatile carbonate mineral that forms in many crystal habits. Found in geodes, cave deposits, and veins throughout the US.

Also found at:

• Warsaw Area Geodes
• Hall's Gap
• Platteville Galena Mines

Galena

Lead sulfide mineral with metallic luster, the primary ore of lead. Found in Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, and New York's historic mining districts.

Also found at:

• Platteville Galena Mines
• Tennessee Fluorite Beds
• Illinois Fluorite District

Crystal Grove Diamond Mine

St. Johnsville, New York · Fee Dig

Hunt for the famous Herkimer diamonds — beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals first discovered in New York. Equipment rental available.

Herkimer Diamond Mines

Middleville, New York · Fee Dig

The original Herkimer diamond mining experience. Multiple sites in the area allow digging for these perfectly clear double-terminated quartz crystals.

Benson Mines

St. Lawrence County, New York · Fee Dig

Historic mining area in the Adirondacks producing garnet crystals and iron minerals. Garnet mining was once a major industry here.

Gore Mountain

North River, New York · Fee Dig

World-famous for giant almandine garnet crystals, some exceeding 2 feet in diameter. Home of the world's largest garnet deposit.

LCT Lithium Mine

Benson Mines Area, New York · Fee Dig

Pegmatite deposit producing beryl, garnet, and quartz crystals in the Adirondack region.