Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area
Plush, Oregon
About Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area
A BLM-managed free public collecting area in the high desert of Lake County where you can dig for Oregon sunstones — the state gemstone. Copper-bearing labradorite feldspar occurs in this ancient lava flow and ranges from pale golden yellow to vivid red, green, and bicolor. No fee required on BLM open areas.
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Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Plush, Oregon. Visitors can dig for Oregon Sunstone, Labradorite Feldspar, Copper Schiller Sunstone and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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