Pennsylvania Pyrite and Mineral Collecting — Gap Mine Area
Gap, Pennsylvania
About Pennsylvania Pyrite and Mineral Collecting — Gap Mine Area
Pennsylvania's Piedmont region has a rich history of mineral collecting in its metamorphic and igneous terranes. The Lancaster County serpentinite belt produces chromite and talc. The Honey Brook Upland has pegmatite minerals including tourmaline and beryl. Historic Gap Mine in Lancaster County yielded nickel minerals and chromite. Multiple accessible localities for the East Coast rockhound.
Gems & Minerals You Can Find
Visit Information
Address
Gap Mine Rd, Gap, PA 17527
Phone
(717) 442-5252Website
https://www.padsg.orgPricing
$15–$25 per person
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Pennsylvania Pyrite and Mineral Collecting — Gap Mine Area is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Gap, Pennsylvania. Visitors can dig for Pyrite, Tourmaline, Beryl, Garnet, Staurolite, Kyanite, Chromite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Pennsylvania Pyrite and Mineral Collecting — Gap Mine Area are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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