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Sheffler Rock Shop & Geode Mine

Keokuk, Iowa

💎 Quartz Geode
💎 Calcite Geode
💎 Sphalerite
💎 Celestine
💎 Pyrite
💎 Aragonite
💰 $15–$30 per bucket 4.5 / 5
Sheffler Rock Shop & Geode Mine — pay-to-dig gem mine in Iowa

About Sheffler Rock Shop & Geode Mine

Dig for world-famous Keokuk geodes in the Warsaw Formation limestone along the Iowa-Illinois-Missouri tri-state region. Keokuk geodes are filled with calcite, quartz, sphalerite, and rare celestine crystals. The Keokuk area is the most productive geode-collecting region in North America. Multiple fee-dig operations and creek access points available seasonally.

Gems & Minerals You Can Find

💎Quartz Geode
💎Calcite Geode
💎Sphalerite
💎Celestine
💎Pyrite
💎Aragonite

Visit Information

Address

1137 Hwy 136, Hamilton, IL 62341

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Pricing

$15–$30 per bucket

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Pay-To-Dig Gem Mining at Sheffler Rock Shop & Geode Mine

Sheffler Rock Shop & Geode Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Keokuk, Iowa. Visitors can dig for Quartz Geode, Calcite Geode, Sphalerite, Celestine, Pyrite, Aragonite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Sheffler Rock Shop & Geode Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.

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