{"id":3578,"date":"2021-06-09T16:56:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T21:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/?p=3578"},"modified":"2024-03-13T07:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:48:13","slug":"indiana-rockhounding-location-guide-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/indiana-rockhounding-location-guide-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Rockhounding Location Guide &#038; Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:81.222222222222%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:87.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Indiana is home to quite a few rockhounding locations which offer the opportunity to collect many interesting rocks and minerals. The geology of the state is completely dominated by sedimentary rocks. This uniformity of exposed surface rocks means that the state is relatively lacking when it comes to the variety of collectible material available. Fortunately, the rocks and minerals which are exposed are available in abundance. If you know where to look, you can find a nice selection of rocks including geodes, quartz, agate, jasper, and petrified wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to rockhound in Indiana are stream gravels in the central and southern parts of the state. You can also find rocks and minerals in quarries, mining dumps, and glacial drifts all across the state. Gold and the occasional diamond have been found in placer deposits in Indiana streams.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Symbols<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Mineral<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&mdash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Rock<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Salem Limestone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Gemstone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&mdash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Fossil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Crinoid (unofficial)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_U.S._state_minerals,_rocks,_stones_and_gemstones\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102.jpg\" alt=\"Limestone\" class=\"wp-image-3579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-768x624.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"731\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20731'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='731'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Limestone\" class=\"wp-image-3579 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-768x624.jpg 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Limestone<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will dive deeper into the many great rockhounding sites across the state (along with maps), but I&rsquo;d like to highlight a few standouts here. <strong>The top 10 rockhounding sites for rocks and minerals in Indiana:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-eb9d0639-c6c2-4594-b7bb-31cf52e0f49a\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B004'54.9%22N+85%C2%B006'45.8%22W\/@41.081918,-85.1143397,589m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815e4ddff22814b:0x80077b147642f793!2sFort+Wayne,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d41.079273!4d-85.1393513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.0819181!4d-85.112732\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fort Wayne<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Agate, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B053'29.7%22N+85%C2%B027'54.2%22W\/@40.891584,-85.4672367,804m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815b76b34170d7d:0xf561137a1354ac10!2sHuntington+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.7911217!4d-85.520024!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.89158!4d-85.4650483\" target=\"_blank\">Huntington<\/a> <\/strong>&ndash; Calcite, Pyrite, Geodes, Sphalerite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B047'02.4%22N+85%C2%B053'55.8%22W\/@40.7572101,-86.1861345,61122m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88147092e63b84fd:0x8f2ddde09c46a465!2sMiami+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.770099!4d-86.0529604!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.783995!4d-85.8988269\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Erie<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Geodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B011'46.0%22N+86%C2%B012'42.0%22W\/@39.196118,-86.213363,635m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b8727a8ec327d:0xacf7c78b712c8694!2sBrown+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.1749729!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1961179!4d-86.211679\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Brown County<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Corundum, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B015'43.7%22N+86%C2%B014'53.9%22W\/@39.2621388,-86.2518773,1016m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b7ffbb5dc9c29:0x34f20776f5aa365f!2sBeanblossom,+IN+46160,+USA!3b1!8m2!3d39.2669926!4d-86.2491572!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.2621288!4d-86.2482955\"><strong>Beanblossom Creek<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Geodes with quartz crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Williams+Creek,+IN+46240\/@39.8884269,-86.1448516,579m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x886b533e8978233b:0xcf052c72f64b3da9!8m2!3d39.8997622!4d-86.1502658\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indianapolis<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Amethyst, Moonstone, Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B028'59.8%22N+86%C2%B026'17.0%22W\/@39.4832931,-86.4402447,820m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c9bd30e6ef223:0xec9edc94d4011f14!2sMorgan+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.5116809!4d-86.3376761!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.4832894!4d-86.4380563\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Morgan County<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Quartz, Corundum, Topaz, Diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B046'22.2%22N+87%C2%B012'49.5%22W\/@39.762304,-87.2615022,15503m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886d4821a0e93fa3:0x70d77523ff4b70a1!2sParke+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.6992946!4d-87.1422895!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7728308!4d-87.2137466\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Parke County<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Goethite, Pyrite, Selenite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B058'35.5%22N+86%C2%B030'18.9%22W\/@38.9765251,-86.5074247,826m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c6b78055188ab:0xa78313e483926357!2sGuthrie,+IN+47421!3b1!8m2!3d38.9767158!4d-86.5091614!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.9765214!4d-86.5052363\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lawrence County<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Geodes with varied crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B057'30.5%22N+86%C2%B023'40.9%22W\/@38.9584632,-86.3968767,827m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1ssalt+creek!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.9584588!4d-86.3946879\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Salt Creek<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Geodes with quartz crystals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Indiana is, unfortunately, a bit lacking when it comes to the diversity of rocks and minerals available for collecting. The entirety of the surface is comprised of sedimentary rocks, which means there are very few opportunities to find or collect interesting pegmatite minerals. Still, there are quite a few rocks and minerals that rockhounds will certainly consider a handsome reward for their efforts. Carbonates and quartz-family minerals abound, and there are plenty of places to find geodes which can contain several mineral varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most commonly found and collected rocks and minerals in Indiana are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Agate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jasper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petrified wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pyrite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolomite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celestite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluorite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1.jpg\" alt=\"Petrified Wood\" class=\"wp-image-2941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1.jpg\" alt=\"Petrified Wood\" class=\"wp-image-2941 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Petrified Wood<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;ve already found a rock and you&rsquo;re not sure what it is, I would highly recommend checking out my <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/practical-rock-identification\/\">Practical Rock Identification System<\/a>.<\/strong> This bundle of information includes a book, videos, and online tools. It is, simply put, the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand rock identification system you&rsquo;ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read through my free <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-your-rocks-full-guide-with-helpful-tools\/\"><strong>rock identification guide<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-minerals-a-helpful-guide-with-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>mineral identification guide<\/strong><\/a> which are filled with useful information and tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through quite a bit of research and cross-referencing of available literature, I have compiled this list of some prospective locations in Indiana which I would recommend to people looking to do some rockhounding. These are mostly comprised of old mining prospects, washes, streams, and historically known rock and mineral collecting sites. For additional reading, I&rsquo;d highly recommend these books you can find on Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3utdCGb\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Hoosier State<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i39ief\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rockhounding &amp; Prospecting: Upper Midwest<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i2vs0g\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Northeast Treasure Hunter&rsquo;s Gem &amp; Mineral Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3p3hCw8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Earth Treasures: The Northeastern Quadrant<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mY1LxH\" target=\"_blank\">Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember that rock collecting locations are constantly changing. Specimens may become depleted from other collectors, the location may have been built on or altered, locality information in literature may be inaccurate, and property ownership may have changed hands.  Joining up with a local rockhounding club for a group trip can often get you access to otherwise off-limits locations like privately owned mines and quarries. There are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockhounds.com\/rockshop\/clubs\/indiana.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">many rockhounding clubs in Indiana<\/a> so you can most likely find one you like nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though there are many locations listed here, this list is far from exhaustive. A location&rsquo;s listing here is not a guarantee of accuracy. <strong>Be safe, never go underground, and make sure to get permission from the landowner to search for and collect specimens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning on heading to the field, <strong>make sure you have all the gear you&rsquo;ll need!<\/strong> To get started, you can <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\">check out my recommended gear page<\/a><\/strong> which contains my full reviews for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/rock-hammers-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>every <\/strong><\/a><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35OBHxJ\" target=\"_blank\">Geologist&rsquo;s <\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nSlxcV\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>favorite rock hammer<\/strong><\/a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Osprey-Packs-Stratos-Backpack-Black\/dp\/B01IEX2TEO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=osprey+stratos+24&amp;qid=1602547901&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=rockhoundreso-20&amp;linkId=2199ac3fa66e04cc8dd311db17bf6a97&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>best hiking backpack I&rsquo;ve ever owned<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rockhounding Sites in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Important Disclaimer: <\/strong>I have not been to these locations myself, and I do not know if they are currently open for collecting. Use this resource as a guide to get you started. Follow posted signage and always get permission from the landowner to collect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1SAWRZGI5aUMNek0ABPpg8hRV_zVYOZU&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northern Indiana Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Indiana rockhounding locations are relatively sparse, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean there aren&rsquo;t plenty of places to search. The finds in this area are mostly going to be quartz-family minerals like agate, jasper, and petrified wood, but some locations may contain specimens of calcite, marcasite, pyrite, and even some small geodes. The best place to rockhound in northern Indiana is Fort Wayne, particularly in the gravels of the Maumee River and any recently tilled fields which may contain freshly exposed agates and jaspers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B007'05.4%22N+85%C2%B008'57.9%22W\/@41.118153,-85.1516077,802m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815e4ddff22814b:0x80077b147642f793!2sFort+Wayne,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d41.079273!4d-85.1393513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.1181527!4d-85.1494192\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Wayn<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B007'05.4%22N+85%C2%B008'57.9%22W\/@41.118153,-85.1516077,802m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815e4ddff22814b:0x80077b147642f793!2sFort+Wayne,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d41.079273!4d-85.1393513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.1181527!4d-85.1494192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B007'05.4%22N+85%C2%B008'57.9%22W\/@41.118153,-85.1516077,802m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815e4ddff22814b:0x80077b147642f793!2sFort+Wayne,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d41.079273!4d-85.1393513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.1181527!4d-85.1494192\" target=\"_blank\">, in area farms and fields<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B004'54.9%22N+85%C2%B006'45.8%22W\/@41.081918,-85.1143397,589m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815e4ddff22814b:0x80077b147642f793!2sFort+Wayne,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d41.079273!4d-85.1393513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.0819181!4d-85.112732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maumee River, in gravels near Fort Wayne<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Fossilized coral, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B044'23.0%22N+86%C2%B017'32.8%22W\/@40.739728,-86.294353,700m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x881387fb7e4a1295:0x1d9a99462e4254c8!2sCass+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.8199089!4d-86.3376761!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.7397282!4d-86.2924526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logansport, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Apatite, Calcite crystals, Pyrite, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B053'29.7%22N+85%C2%B027'54.2%22W\/@40.891584,-85.4672367,804m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815b76b34170d7d:0xf561137a1354ac10!2sHuntington+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.7911217!4d-85.520024!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.89158!4d-85.4650483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Huntington, quarries and outcrops to E<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Quartz geodes (small), Sphalerite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B047'02.4%22N+85%C2%B053'55.8%22W\/@40.7572101,-86.1861345,61122m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88147092e63b84fd:0x8f2ddde09c46a465!2sMiami+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.770099!4d-86.0529604!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.783995!4d-85.8988269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erie, area stream gravels, outcrops, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B046'09.8%22N+85%C2%B011'04.1%22W\/@40.76939,-85.1866717,805m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x881590c350ce42c1:0xc290fc15dc082888!2sBluffton,+IN+46714!3b1!8m2!3d40.7386579!4d-85.1716368!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.7693864!4d-85.184483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluffton, in quarry to N<\/a><\/td><td>Dolomite, Marcasite, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central Indiana Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Indiana is the best part of the state for rockhounding, both for the number of prospective locations and the variety of specimens that may be found. Many quarries and road cuts in the area are known to contain interesting mineral varieties including fluorescent calcite, fluorite, dolomite, and celestite, and some of the local creeks and streams can be panned for gold. Perhaps even more interesting are the geodes which can be found in several locations including Beanblossom and Trevlac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B009'57.3%22N+85%C2%B046'39.9%22W\/@39.165911,-85.7799427,825m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c8189454a788b:0x9690ec6c4953578c!2sBartholomew+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.206801!4d-85.8895551!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1659109!4d-85.7777535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elizabethtown, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite (fluorescent), Fluorite, Marcasite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B011'46.0%22N+86%C2%B012'42.0%22W\/@39.196118,-86.213363,635m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b8727a8ec327d:0xacf7c78b712c8694!2sBrown+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.1749729!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1961179!4d-86.211679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown County, area gravels and glacial drifts<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond (rare)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B007'44.1%22N+86%C2%B011'46.8%22W\/@39.128919,-86.1971019,294m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sgreenhorn+creek!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1289187!4d-86.1963215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greenhorn Creek, in placer sands<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B015'43.7%22N+86%C2%B014'53.9%22W\/@39.262129,-86.2501419,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b7ffbb5dc9c29:0x34f20776f5aa365f!2sBeanblossom,+IN+46160!3b1!8m2!3d39.2669926!4d-86.2491572!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.2621288!4d-86.2482955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beanblossom, in Beanblossom Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B010'40.7%22N+86%C2%B016'11.2%22W\/@39.177965,-86.2705067,275m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b7ffbb5dc9c29:0x34f20776f5aa365f!2sBeanblossom,+IN+46160!3b1!8m2!3d39.2669926!4d-86.2491572!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1779655!4d-86.2697776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown County State Park, road cut N of entrance<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (goethite, marcasite, aragonite, quartz crystals)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B019'23.4%22N+85%C2%B020'42.1%22W\/@39.3231811,-85.3472137,822m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886af910553b5c2b:0x1958b823ec9025c5!2sDecatur+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.3176186!4d-85.520024!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.3231772!4d-85.3450254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Point, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite (in dolomite)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B042'34.1%22N+86%C2%B012'11.3%22W\/@39.7094671,-86.2053197,818m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b55a6bc124cb1:0xb7219ec29ef5eff0!2sMarion+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.83619!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7094628!4d-86.2031308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis, area creek and river beds<\/a><\/td><td>Moonstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Williams+Creek,+IN+46240\/@39.8884269,-86.1448516,579m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x886b533e8978233b:0xcf052c72f64b3da9!8m2!3d39.8997622!4d-86.1502658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Williams Creek near Indianapolis<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B010'10.6%22N+86%C2%B037'21.9%22W\/@39.1696131,-86.6249357,824m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c63dd542662c3:0x656ae130695c316c!2sMonroe+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.1851445!4d-86.4996546!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1696087!4d-86.6227473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bloomington, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Fluorite, Aragonite, Calcite, Barite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Harrodsburg,+IN\/@39.0741502,-86.5364442,2776m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x886c6a26d566084d:0xdc10c4500908f225!8m2!3d39.0134996!4d-86.5449898\" target=\"_blank\">Harrodsburg, in road cuts<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Dolomite, Aragonite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B028'59.8%22N+86%C2%B026'17.0%22W\/@39.4832931,-86.4402447,820m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c9bd30e6ef223:0xec9edc94d4011f14!2sMorgan+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.5116809!4d-86.3376761!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.4832894!4d-86.4380563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morgan County, all regional stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz, Corundum, Topaz, Diamond (rare)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B030'44.6%22N+86%C2%B027'22.2%22W\/@39.5124011,-86.4583537,820m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c90dcee02149f:0x7d5e72325717b30b!2sHighland+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d39.5146718!4d-86.4548765!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.5123973!4d-86.4561645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highland Creek, near Martinsville<\/a><\/td><td>Sapphire (brown)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B016'49.4%22N+86%C2%B046'54.1%22W\/@39.2803901,-86.7838927,823m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886cf86e328ca8fb:0xad045cdfec5a606a!2sSpencer,+IN+47460!3b1!8m2!3d39.2867117!4d-86.7625058!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.2803865!4d-86.7817044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spencer, area quarries, stream banks, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Barite, Celestite, Siderite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B046'22.2%22N+87%C2%B012'49.5%22W\/@39.762304,-87.2615022,15503m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886d4821a0e93fa3:0x70d77523ff4b70a1!2sParke+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.6992946!4d-87.1422895!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7728308!4d-87.2137466\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B046'22.2%22N+87%C2%B012'49.5%22W\/@39.762304,-87.2615022,15503m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886d4821a0e93fa3:0x70d77523ff4b70a1!2sParke+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.6992946!4d-87.1422895!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7728308!4d-87.2137466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parke County, all area mining dumps, gravels, streams, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Goethite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Selenite, Sphalerite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B021'46.1%22N+85%C2%B046'26.4%22W\/@39.3556805,-85.7858793,8282m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b0583cb658129:0x831cb4a6a15dee97!2sNorristown,+Washington+Township,+IN+47234!3b1!8m2!3d39.3653278!4d-85.7605372!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.3628031!4d-85.7739895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norristown, area quarry<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite (fluorescent), Fluorite, Marcasite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B024'36.0%22N+87%C2%B020'35.9%22W\/@40.410004,-87.3448885,588m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x881293fbbf8f8d01:0xf71fdc32583b4cd6!2sWarren+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.319245!4d-87.3413599!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.4100009!4d-87.3432983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Pine Creek, in bluff 1.5 mi. W of Rainsville<\/a><\/td><td>Sphalerite, Barite, Fossilized wood, Siderite, Marcasite, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Southern Indiana Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Southern Indiana is an interesting area for rockhounding. There are many cave formations open to the public with are definitely worth checking out even though collecting isn&rsquo;t allowed. Quarries in the region have long produced specimens of carbonate minerals like calcite, dolomite, and celestite. Any rockhound looking to do some collecting in southern Indiana will want to search for geodes in Lawrence County and the towns of Bedford and Heltonville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B022'24.4%22N+86%C2%B020'15.1%22W\/@38.3734452,-86.3397187,833m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x886eb17d32f02b15:0x3bb02d98587e5a8c!2sMarengo+Cave+U.S.+National+Landmark!8m2!3d38.3729416!4d-86.3378788!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.373441!4d-86.3375302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marengo Cave (no collecting)<\/a><\/td><td>Aragonite, Calcite, Travertine, Hydromagnesite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Wyandotte+Caves\/@38.2283893,-86.2996057,835m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x886eca58759c78db:0x71a4dc9cb2041a35!2sWyandotte+Caves!8m2!3d38.2283851!4d-86.297417!3m4!1s0x886eca58759c78db:0x71a4dc9cb2041a35!8m2!3d38.2283851!4d-86.297417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyandotte Caves (no collecting)<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Alabaster, Flint, Epsomite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B013'20.0%22N+85%C2%B002'54.3%22W\/@39.2222131,-85.0505977,823m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8841d545e891e557:0x6dc8c3143f8e361!2sDearborn+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.1713075!4d-84.981754!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.2222091!4d-85.0484087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weisburg, area road cuts and outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Trilobites<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B014'48.7%22N+86%C2%B008'56.9%22W\/@38.2503735,-86.1588945,5160m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886936f4501a6e0d:0x542192020a6633cb!2sHarrison+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.1701136!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.2468578!4d-86.1491471\" target=\"_blank\">Coryde<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B014'48.7%22N+86%C2%B008'56.9%22W\/@38.2503735,-86.1588945,5160m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886936f4501a6e0d:0x542192020a6633cb!2sHarrison+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.1701136!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.2468578!4d-86.1491471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B014'48.7%22N+86%C2%B008'56.9%22W\/@38.2503735,-86.1588945,5160m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886936f4501a6e0d:0x542192020a6633cb!2sHarrison+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.1701136!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.2468578!4d-86.1491471\" target=\"_blank\">, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Fluorite, Dolomite (pink crystals), Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Enoco+Coal+Mine\/@38.7293181,-87.414642,413m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x52235cca74cbc821!8m2!3d38.7293916!4d-87.4138995!15sCgRtaW5lkgENaGlzdG9yaWNfc2l0ZQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bicknell, area coal mines<\/a><\/td><td>Marcasite, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B058'35.5%22N+86%C2%B030'18.9%22W\/@38.9765251,-86.5074247,826m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c6b78055188ab:0xa78313e483926357!2sGuthrie,+IN+47421!3b1!8m2!3d38.9767158!4d-86.5091614!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.9765214!4d-86.5052363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawrence County, all regional streams and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (quartz, calcite, sphalerite, limonite, celestite, fluorite, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B053'59.5%22N+86%C2%B032'01.8%22W\/@38.8998762,-86.5360217,827m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c1458c6827fc1:0x5f027375c146b35b!2sOolitic,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.9008832!4d-86.5252721!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.8998725!4d-86.5338325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oolitic, in limestone exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Oolitic limestone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B052'19.4%22N+86%C2%B025'11.7%22W\/@38.8720682,-86.4220977,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c1458c6827fc1:0x5f027375c146b35b!2sOolitic,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.9008832!4d-86.5252721!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.872064!4d-86.4199086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bedford, area gravels to the E<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B046'18.1%22N+86%C2%B022'39.8%22W\/@38.7717092,-86.3799147,829m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c0fc45e35d2a1:0x99e66a39fe540a5d!2sBuddha,+IN+47421!3b1!8m2!3d38.792973!4d-86.405899!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.7717049!4d-86.3777257\" target=\"_blank\">Buddha, 2 mi. SE in abandoned quarry near railroad<\/a><\/td><td>Barite, Calcite, Celestite, Gypsum, Strontianite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B042'34.2%22N+86%C2%B034'32.3%22W\/@38.7095092,-86.5778287,829m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c18984df2c499:0xf8c061f38ce9e0f9!2sGeorgia,+IN+47452!3b1!8m2!3d38.7100521!4d-86.5722154!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.7095055!4d-86.5756401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia, area quarries and outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Barite crystals, Dolomite, Strontianite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B057'30.5%22N+86%C2%B023'40.9%22W\/@38.9584632,-86.3968767,827m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1ssalt+creek!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.9584588!4d-86.3946879\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salt Creek gravels, near Heltonville<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (quartz crystals)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B037'32.3%22N+86%C2%B045'55.4%22W\/@38.6109928,-86.7838393,12235m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c28163350c353:0xce3aebdf0bf6b42f!2sCoal+Hollow!3b1!8m2!3d38.6214411!4d-86.7608299!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.62564!4d-86.7653917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coal Hollow, in outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Siderite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Geodes in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geodes are some of the most popular rocks sought by rockhounds all over the world, and Indiana is no exception. In fact, Indiana is a surprisingly good state for geode collecting thanks to the sedimentary rocks which cover the entirety of the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These geodes form in cavities in the rocks when mineral-laden water precipitates through the voids and leaves its minerals behind. Over time this slow deposition of various minerals causes the walls of the cavity to become lined with crystals. Most of the geodes found in Indiana will be lined with quartz, calcite, sphalerite, limonite, celestite, or fluorite.,<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg\" alt=\"Geode\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg\" alt=\"Geode\" class=\"wp-image-3528 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_104118118-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geode<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Not sure if the rock you&rsquo;ve found is a geode? <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=965&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\">Check out my article about how to identify a geode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are plenty of locations in Indiana where geodes can be found, you can&rsquo;t find them just anywhere. You need to know exactly where to look &ndash; but don&rsquo;t worry, I&rsquo;ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find geodes in Indiana:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B053'29.7%22N+85%C2%B027'54.2%22W\/@40.891584,-85.4672367,804m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815b76b34170d7d:0xf561137a1354ac10!2sHuntington+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.7911217!4d-85.520024!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.89158!4d-85.4650483\" target=\"_blank\">Huntington<\/a> &ndash; In quarries and outcrops to the east<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B047'02.4%22N+85%C2%B053'55.8%22W\/@40.7572101,-86.1861345,61122m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88147092e63b84fd:0x8f2ddde09c46a465!2sMiami+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.770099!4d-86.0529604!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.783995!4d-85.8988269\" target=\"_blank\">Erie<\/a> &ndash; In local streams, gravels, and outcrops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B015'43.7%22N+86%C2%B014'53.9%22W\/@39.262129,-86.2501419,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b7ffbb5dc9c29:0x34f20776f5aa365f!2sBeanblossom,+IN+46160!3b1!8m2!3d39.2669926!4d-86.2491572!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.2621288!4d-86.2482955\" target=\"_blank\">Beanblossom<\/a> &ndash; In Beanblossom Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B058'35.5%22N+86%C2%B030'18.9%22W\/@38.9765251,-86.5074247,826m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c6b78055188ab:0xa78313e483926357!2sGuthrie,+IN+47421!3b1!8m2!3d38.9767158!4d-86.5091614!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.9765214!4d-86.5052363\" target=\"_blank\">Lawrence County<\/a> &ndash; In streams and gravels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B052'19.4%22N+86%C2%B025'11.7%22W\/@38.8720682,-86.4220977,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c1458c6827fc1:0x5f027375c146b35b!2sOolitic,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.9008832!4d-86.5252721!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.872064!4d-86.4199086\" target=\"_blank\">Bedford<\/a> &ndash; In streams and gravels to the east<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B057'30.5%22N+86%C2%B023'40.9%22W\/@38.9584632,-86.3968767,827m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1ssalt+creek!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.9584588!4d-86.3946879\" target=\"_blank\">Heltonville<\/a> &ndash; In the gravels of Salt Creek<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Crystals and Gemstones in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing quite like uncovering a quartz crystal with a perfect termination or finding a beautiful agate that has been waiting in a river bank for you to come along and take it home. Gemstones are some of the most enjoyable specimens that rockhounds can find, but it&rsquo;s not always easy to know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check out my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-tumble-rocks-get-great-results-every-time\/\">Complete Rock Tumbling Guide<\/a><\/strong> to make your rocks and gemstones really shine!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to Indiana&rsquo;s complete lack of any volcanic or metamorphic rocks exposed at the surface there are virtually no opportunities to find interesting pegmatite minerals, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean there aren&rsquo;t places to search for crystals and gemstones. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508.jpg\" alt=\"Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-3600\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508.jpg\" alt=\"Jasper\" class=\"wp-image-3600 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_9222508.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jasper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Minerals like calcite, quartz, and dolomite can be found in abundance, and there are plenty of places to search for fluorite and celestite. Exceptionally lucky rockhounds might even be able to find diamonds in regional stream beds. Semiprecious gemstones like agate, jasper, and petrified wood will be some of the most prolific and easy to find collectible rocks in Indiana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find crystals and gemstones in Indiana are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B004'54.9%22N+85%C2%B006'45.8%22W\/@41.081918,-85.1143397,589m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8815e4ddff22814b:0x80077b147642f793!2sFort+Wayne,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d41.079273!4d-85.1393513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.0819181!4d-85.112732\" target=\"_blank\">Maumee River<\/a> &ndash; Agate, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B044'23.0%22N+86%C2%B017'32.8%22W\/@40.739728,-86.294353,700m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x881387fb7e4a1295:0x1d9a99462e4254c8!2sCass+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d40.8199089!4d-86.3376761!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.7397282!4d-86.2924526\" target=\"_blank\">Logansport<\/a> &ndash; Apatite, Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B011'46.0%22N+86%C2%B012'42.0%22W\/@39.196118,-86.213363,635m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886b8727a8ec327d:0xacf7c78b712c8694!2sBrown+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.1749729!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.1961179!4d-86.211679\" target=\"_blank\">Brown County<\/a> &ndash; Corundum, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Williams+Creek,+IN+46240\/@39.8884269,-86.1448516,579m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x886b533e8978233b:0xcf052c72f64b3da9!8m2!3d39.8997622!4d-86.1502658\" target=\"_blank\">Williams Creek<\/a> &ndash; Amethyst, Quartz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B028'59.8%22N+86%C2%B026'17.0%22W\/@39.4832931,-86.4402447,820m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c9bd30e6ef223:0xec9edc94d4011f14!2sMorgan+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d39.5116809!4d-86.3376761!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.4832894!4d-86.4380563\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan County<\/a> &ndash; Corundum, Quartz, Topaz, Diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B030'44.6%22N+86%C2%B027'22.2%22W\/@39.5124011,-86.4583537,820m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886c90dcee02149f:0x7d5e72325717b30b!2sHighland+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d39.5146718!4d-86.4548765!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.5123973!4d-86.4561645\" target=\"_blank\">Highland Creek<\/a> &ndash; Sapphire (brown)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38%C2%B014'48.7%22N+86%C2%B008'56.9%22W\/@38.2503735,-86.1588945,5160m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x886936f4501a6e0d:0x542192020a6633cb!2sHarrison+County,+IN!3b1!8m2!3d38.1701136!4d-86.1751759!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d38.2468578!4d-86.1491471\" target=\"_blank\">Coryden<\/a> &ndash; Calcite, Fluorite, Dolomite, Quartz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Amethyst in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst\" class=\"wp-image-3209\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst\" class=\"wp-image-3209 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_37279339.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amethyst<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amethyst&rsquo;s distinct purple color and hexagonal crystal habit make it one of the most recognizable gemstones in the world, and it&rsquo;s no wonder rockhounds seek it out with such enthusiasm. It isn&rsquo;t easily found in Indiana but you aren&rsquo;t without hope if you&rsquo;re looking to collect some for yourself. <strong>The best place to find amethyst in Indiana is in Williams Creek, just north of Indianapolis. Try searching in the gravel bed and the banks of the creek.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indiana Rockhounding Laws &amp; Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common questions rockhounds have is whether or not they are allowed to collect at a certain location. <strong>It is the responsibility of each rockhound to obtain permission from a landowner to search and\/or collect on a piece of property. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ownership and status of land can and does change frequently, making it impossible to document accurate information on this page. However, I have compiled a list of resources here so that you may investigate and obtain permission for any locations (found here or elsewhere) for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have written entire articles which cover the rockhounding laws and regulations for nearly every type of public land you can think of. I encourage you to check them out if you are curious about the legalities of rock and mineral collecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/rock-collecting-on-public-land-laws-rules-and-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding on Public Land: Laws and Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/can-you-collect-rocks-in-state-parks-all-50-states-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can You Collect Rocks in State Parks? All 50 States Answered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine what type of public land a particular location is on, I would recommend starting with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/publications-and-maps\/updated-interactive-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana Department of Natural Resources Interactive Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most states, each county in Indiana will have records of who owns each piece of property. You can also usually get the landowner&rsquo;s name and address by visiting the county records office. I would probably start by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dlgf\/8808.htm\" target=\"_blank\">contacting the assessor in whatever county you&rsquo;re interested in<\/a> and getting whatever contact information you can for the landowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources &amp; Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The locations and information contained in this article are primarily derived from academic papers, online resources, and other outside sources. If you would like to read some of the source material for yourself I have listed them below. The majority of these locations are my interpretation of Robert Beste&rsquo;s <em>A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States<\/em>. Other sources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mindat.com\" target=\"_blank\">mindat.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/igws.indiana.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Geological Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/00357529.2002.9924893?journalCode=vram20\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Indiana Mineral Locality Index<\/em>, Huizing and Russell<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/213806797.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Minerals of Indiana<\/em>, Erd and Greenberg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana is home to quite a few rockhounding locations which offer the opportunity to collect many interesting rocks and minerals. The geology of the state is completely dominated by sedimentary rocks. This uniformity of exposed surface rocks means that the state is relatively lacking when it comes to the variety of collectible material available. Fortunately, &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1-300x244.jpg",300,244,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_1x1":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_3x4":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_high_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_med_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",360,293,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_low_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",240,195,false],"mv_trellis_4x3":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_16x9":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-960":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-1080":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false],"1200x1200":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rsz_rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170798102-1.jpg",400,325,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Mike Rhea","author_link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/author\/mikerhea22gmail-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Indiana is home to quite a few rockhounding locations which offer the opportunity to collect many interesting rocks and minerals. The geology of the state is completely dominated by sedimentary rocks. This uniformity of exposed surface rocks means that the state is relatively lacking when it comes to the variety of collectible material available. Fortunately,&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3578"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3578"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3578\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7233,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3578\/revisions\/7233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}