Mt. Apatite Tourmaline and Beryl
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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
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/"
Directions: The wiki site says: "It is in Auburn Maine, Near the Auburn Suburban little league fields off of Garfield road."
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): (44°5'38.45"N, 70°17'50.46"W)
or (44.094013, -70.297350)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is supposed to be exact.)
Tags: beryl, tourmaline, Mt. Apatite
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