Franklin Mineral Museum & Dump Pile
Franklin, New Jersey
About Franklin Mineral Museum & Dump Pile
Franklin, NJ is the 'Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World' — home to over 350 mineral species found nowhere else on Earth. The Franklin Mineral Museum includes access to the famous Buckwheat Dump where collectors find willemite, franklinite, zincite, and calcite — minerals that glow brilliant green, red, and orange under UV light. Bring a UV lamp for the full experience.
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Franklin Mineral Museum & Dump Pile is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Franklin, New Jersey. Visitors can dig for Willemite, Franklinite, Zincite, Calcite, Rhodonite, Fluorescent Minerals and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Franklin Mineral Museum & Dump Pile are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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