{"id":4634,"date":"2021-09-14T18:12:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T23:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/?p=4634"},"modified":"2024-03-13T08:33:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:33:50","slug":"pennsylvania-rockhounding-location-guide-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/pennsylvania-rockhounding-location-guide-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Rockhounding Location Guide &#038; Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.222222222222%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:79.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.888888888889%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Pennsylvania ranks among the best states in the country for rockhounding, both for the wide variety of rocks and minerals that can be found here and for the sheer number of prospective rockhounding locations. Most of the best gemstone collecting sites are in the southeastern part of the state where there are countless quarries and old mines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complex geology and surface topography of Pennsylvania is the perfect recipe for rockhounding. The ancient Appalachian mountains have been repeatedly intruded and metamorphosed, and subsequently eroded over time to reveal all of those interesting rocks and minerals. River and stream gravels all throughout the state have the potential to hold nice material like quartz crystals, petrified wood, and many other, less common minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest obstacle to rockhounding in Pennsylvania is the lack of public land open for collecting. While there are plenty of state-owned hunting wilderness areas, many of the best rockhounding sites are privately owned and will require advance permission to collect. I&rsquo;ll give you some resources to help figure out land ownership issues later in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pennsylvania can be a veritable playground for rockhounds and amateur geologists. There are countless locations to explore and almost no end to the cool specimens you can collect, but you first have to have a general idea of where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to rockhound in Pennsylvania are quarries, outcrops, and gravels in the southeastern part of the state, particularly along the Maryland state line. You can find nice quartz crystals near McAdoo, and there are several mines accessible to the public including Brookdale Mine and Crystal Cave.<\/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\">Celestine (unofficial)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Rock<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&mdash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Gemstone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Amethyst (unofficial)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Fossil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Phacops rana (trilobite)<\/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-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927.jpg\" alt=\"Celestine\" class=\"wp-image-3895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20596'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='596'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Celestine\" class=\"wp-image-3895 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_61259927-768x509.jpg 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Celestine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ll dive deeper into the types of material you can find here and exactly where you can being your search, along with a handy map and some additional resources to help you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rocks and Minerals Found in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pennsylvania has about as wide of a selection of collectible rocks and minerals as any state in the country. The complex and varied geology of the Appalachians and surrounding areas is ideal for the creation and exposures of interesting minerals ranging from common quartz-family minerals like agates and jasper to less common minerals like tourmaline, epidote, and copper minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most sought-after material in Pennyslvania are the high-quality varieties of serpentine found in the pits and quarries along the Maryland state line. Williamsite in particular is a gem-grade, beautifully green colored serpentine gemstone that is often used for lapidary work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many other states, quartz-family gemstones are probably the most common and widespread minerals collected in Pennsylvania. Nice quartz crystals and clusters, amethyst, agates, jasper, and petrified wood are all relatively easy to find if you&rsquo;re looking in the right area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most commonly found and collected rocks and minerals in Pennsylvania 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>Serpentine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quartz crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petrified wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amethyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluorite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chalcedony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celestine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourmaline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jasper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298.jpg\" alt=\"Serpentine\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298-768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298.jpg\" alt=\"Serpentine\" class=\"wp-image-2253 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298-768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_170797298.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Serpentine<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Rockhound in Pennsylvania<\/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=1skI9MBlZzIb6WYzausP3mDKDUavSmGo&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/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 Pennsylvania 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><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l63pgh\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l63pgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l45NnH\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jLqRQD\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fee Mining &amp; Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WT3pYZ\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WT3pYZ\"><strong>Northea<\/strong><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3n4Rj9O\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3n4Rj9O\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>st Treasure Hunter&rsquo;s Gem &amp; Mineral Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ylhb6Y\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ylhb6Y\"><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. Please note that <strong>I have not been to these locations<\/strong>. I have found records of these rockhounding sites over a variety of sources and offer these locations as a place to start searching. I cannot personally attest to the accuracy of the given locations or the quality of the material there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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=\"https:\/\/www.rockandmineralshows.com\/location\/rock-clubs\/pennsylvania\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rockandmineralshows.com\/location\/rock-clubs\/pennsylvania\">many rockhounding clubs in Pennsylvania<\/a> so you can most likely find one you like nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have tried to take care not to list locations within National Park boundaries since collecting is illegal there, but please remember that it is up to you to make sure you have permission to collect wherever you are. Even if you are on land that is generally open for public use there may be privately owned mining claims inside those boundaries and you&rsquo;ll need to get permission to collect on that location.<\/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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nSlxcV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">every Geologist&rsquo;s favorite rock hammer<\/a><\/strong> 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<p>Most of the best rockhounding sites in Pennsylvania are privately owned. Many are commercially operated mines and quarries, and <strong>gaining permission to collect on any of these properties is, as always, absolutely essential<\/strong>. Some are open to the public for collecting at select times of the week, often on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Pennsylvania Rockhounding Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rockhounding in western Pennsylvania is almost entirely limited to the southwest part of the state. To the Northwest, the surface geology and topography are relatively uninteresting and don&rsquo;t make for great collecting material. The southwest, however, is home to many old mines and quarries which have historically produced a lot of interesting rocks and minerals like calcite, barite, and quartz crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check out my <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=1386&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Complete Rockhounding Guide<\/strong><\/a> for tips on planning your rockhounding trip and getting the most out of your time in the field!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The bulk of the easily collectible specimens you&rsquo;ll find in southwestern Pennsylvania are in the quartz family, like petrified wood, amethyst, jasper, chalcedony, and quartz crystals. These types of finds are most common in local fields and the gravels of streams that cut through igneous and metamorphic rocks upstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4f7ff\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B032'04.8%22N+79%C2%B057'41.3%22W\/@40.5346541,-79.9626179,434m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.5346521!4d-79.9614646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etna, 2 mi. N in road cuts and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Barite, Calcite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Wurtzite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B038'07.3%22N+79%C2%B024'26.1%22W\/@40.6353549,-79.4082573,379m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8834ad6e8eddd8bd:0xb9c7dbbdad673680!2sGirty,+South+Bend+Township,+PA+15774!3b1!8m2!3d40.6472874!4d-79.4108746!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.6353526!4d-79.4072492\" target=\"_blank\">Girty, many area quarries &amp; mining dump<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B038'07.3%22N+79%C2%B024'26.1%22W\/@40.6353549,-79.4082573,379m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8834ad6e8eddd8bd:0xb9c7dbbdad673680!2sGirty,+South+Bend+Township,+PA+15774!3b1!8m2!3d40.6472874!4d-79.4108746!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.6353526!4d-79.4072492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B038'07.3%22N+79%C2%B024'26.1%22W\/@40.6353549,-79.4082573,379m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8834ad6e8eddd8bd:0xb9c7dbbdad673680!2sGirty,+South+Bend+Township,+PA+15774!3b1!8m2!3d40.6472874!4d-79.4108746!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.6353526!4d-79.4072492\" target=\"_blank\"> to Apollo and McWilliams<\/a><\/td><td>Hematite, Magnetite, Calcite, Chert, Pyrite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B036'26.0%22N+79%C2%B032'42.1%22W\/@40.6072345,-79.546368,508m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8834b064804cd38b:0x2271eea6d32efbd8!2sGravel+Bar+Rd,+Vandergrift,+PA+15690!3b1!8m2!3d40.6088099!4d-79.5464255!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.6072317!4d-79.5450159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Vandergrift, in Gravel Bar Hollow<\/a><\/td><td>Galena, Calcite, Barite, Geodes, Sphalerite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B059'55.8%22N+79%C2%B020'39.8%22W\/@40.9988244,-79.3457029,493m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ccb309285dd56b:0xdf76395e1beaa515!2sSouth+Bethlehem,+PA+16242!3b1!8m2!3d40.9995097!4d-79.3408743!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.9988222!4d-79.3443839\" target=\"_blank\">South Bethleh<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B059'55.8%22N+79%C2%B020'39.8%22W\/@40.9988244,-79.3457029,493m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ccb309285dd56b:0xdf76395e1beaa515!2sSouth+Bethlehem,+PA+16242!3b1!8m2!3d40.9995097!4d-79.3408743!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.9988222!4d-79.3443839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B059'55.8%22N+79%C2%B020'39.8%22W\/@40.9988244,-79.3457029,493m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89ccb309285dd56b:0xdf76395e1beaa515!2sSouth+Bethlehem,+PA+16242!3b1!8m2!3d40.9995097!4d-79.3408743!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.9988222!4d-79.3443839\" target=\"_blank\">m, in gravels of Redbank Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B004'35.1%22N+78%C2%B016'23.6%22W\/@40.0764281,-78.275416,832m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cbca78e0914b53:0x1c69a5cba3f6a982!2sSherman+Valley!3b1!8m2!3d40.0870259!4d-78.2905685!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0764244!4d-78.2732223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sherman Valley, near Everett<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Chlorite, Orthoclase, Limonite, Quartz crystals, Tourmaline, Zircon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B014'37.3%22N+78%C2%B023'06.9%22W\/@40.2437091,-78.387436,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cbb8ff0079b977:0x17d0e543a51fc067!2sMorrison+Cove!3b1!8m2!3d40.2492448!4d-78.3358466!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2437045!4d-78.3852423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morrison Cove, wide general area<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (&lsquo;Herkimer diamonds&rsquo;), Amethyst, Calcite crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B010'16.4%22N+78%C2%B023'36.9%22W\/@40.1712211,-78.395781,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cbb121d628e4b3:0x159fd2b27920187d!2sNew+Enterprise,+PA+16664!3b1!8m2!3d40.170691!4d-78.4055837!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1712171!4d-78.3935869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterside, area fields and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Chalcedony, Chert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B020'28.1%22N+78%C2%B025'09.3%22W\/@40.3411551,-78.421455,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cba4602aab524f:0x96a5f4054d0a9072!2sClaysburg,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.2967427!4d-78.449737!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3411513!4d-78.4192613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claysburg, area gravels and quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Chert, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B009'03.9%22N+77%C2%B056'57.2%22W\/@40.151089,-77.9497755,208m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c9618f0ee0e865:0xe6e5b66772b9fa2a!2sAughwick+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d40.2449826!4d-77.8938679!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1510877!4d-77.9492266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aughwick Creek, area gravels and pits near Fort Littleton<\/a><\/td><td>Barite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B022'46.6%22N+77%C2%B057'02.4%22W\/@40.3796081,-77.952848,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.379604!4d-77.950654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mapleton, area quarries and exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B037'27.3%22N+78%C2%B009'56.5%22W\/@40.6242521,-78.167894,825m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cbf6e73b04f815:0x21e941a355c8d6ed!2sUnion+Furnace,+Morris+Township,+PA+16686!3b1!8m2!3d40.6128442!4d-78.1630653!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.6242476!4d-78.1657004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Union Furnace, Orbisonia, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite crystals, Fluorite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B020'55.7%22N+79%C2%B016'05.1%22W\/@40.3488021,-79.270284,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sderby,+PA!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3487985!4d-79.2680904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Derry, area washes, gravels, exposures, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (rock crystal), Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B019'29.1%22N+79%C2%B028'34.0%22W\/@40.3247395,-79.4774867,515m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8834ca3442982bcd:0x315f6a786f494b77!2sGreensburg,+PA+15601!3b1!8m2!3d40.3014581!4d-79.5389289!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3247368!4d-79.4761221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greensburg, in area clays and soils<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B016'27.9%22N+79%C2%B017'50.3%22W\/@40.2744169,-79.2983184,388m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cb2580ff9104c5:0xeaf753adbf14dd2b!2sLigonier,+PA+15658!3b1!8m2!3d40.2431278!4d-79.2375325!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2744152!4d-79.2972933\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ligonier, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals, Fossils<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B009'33.8%22N+79%C2%B033'25.6%22W\/@40.1593871,-79.559295,831m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88352818138d37db:0xa9bf0902db121fe7!2sMt+Pleasant,+PA+15666!3b1!8m2!3d40.1489607!4d-79.5411497!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1593833!4d-79.5571012\" target=\"_blank\">Mt. Pleasant, area just to NW<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northeastern Pennsylvania Rockhounding Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rockhounding in northeastern Pennsylvania is a little hit-and-miss when compared to the areas to the south, but there are definitely plenty of great spots to get out and spend some time collecting. The collectible material around here is mostly quartz-family minerals like jasper and quartz crystals, but in the dumps of some old mining districts you can find other minerals like azurite, pyrite, fluorite, and copper-associated minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight of the area is McAdoo and the surrounding area where you can find high-quality quartz crystals. In particular, &lsquo;The Echo&rsquo; is a well-known and popular rockhounding destination where you can find nice quartz crystal clusters with nice points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Echo requires some climbing and is reportedly best searched with appropriate gear, technical ability, and local knowledge. For directions and more information I would recommend checkout out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/652313671493758\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania Rockhounds Facebook group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4f7ff\"><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\/New+Albany,+PA+18833\/@41.6014982,-76.4501824,15.25z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c557e55bef2fd9:0x3854238ccbf5006e!8m2!3d41.6000752!4d-76.4418868\" target=\"_blank\">New Albany, the Carpenter Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite, Malachite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B052'22.5%22N+75%C2%B046'07.7%22W\/@40.872911,-75.7704467,611m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c5b29d3eaaaf53:0x229b0f3147157f91!2sJim+Thorpe,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.8759235!4d-75.7324127!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8729083!4d-75.7688158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jim Thorpe, are stream gravels and streams<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B052'17.2%22N+75%C2%B044'43.4%22W\/@40.871453,-75.747592,822m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c5b2833bc75c21:0xf7bbc923d57bfe34!2sMount+Pisgah!3b1!8m2!3d40.8693958!4d-75.7497498!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8714493!4d-75.7453978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mt. Pisgah, area on N side<\/a><\/td><td>Allanite, Autunite, Carnotite, Chlorite, Mica, Pyrite, Quartz, Uraninite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B051'01.8%22N+77%C2%B049'21.4%22W\/@40.8504965,-77.8233862,295m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cea5eb406623ed:0x86430317053a1c8a!2sLemont,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.8106175!4d-77.8183338!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8504949!4d-77.8225976\" target=\"_blank\">Lemont, general area<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B051'01.8%22N+77%C2%B049'21.4%22W\/@40.8504965,-77.8233862,295m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cea5eb406623ed:0x86430317053a1c8a!2sLemont,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.8106175!4d-77.8183338!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8504949!4d-77.8225976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B051'01.8%22N+77%C2%B049'21.4%22W\/@40.8504965,-77.8233862,295m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cea5eb406623ed:0x86430317053a1c8a!2sLemont,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.8106175!4d-77.8183338!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8504949!4d-77.8225976\" target=\"_blank\">in gravels and loose soil<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B053'23.6%22N+75%C2%B058'36.4%22W\/@40.818991,-76.0004119,44049m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c5bb557bf40011:0xf8a9824cb359e0!2sMcAdoo,+PA+18237!3b1!8m2!3d40.9015796!4d-75.9913141!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8898887!4d-75.9767673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McAdoo, general area in fields and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B057'59.4%22N+75%C2%B055'15.9%22W\/@40.9664965,-75.922959,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c57481e10bc54f:0x1e661a5cb1d9e663!2sLuzerne+County,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d41.1404353!4d-75.9927652!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.9664928!4d-75.9210769\" target=\"_blank\">Hazelton and White Haven, local coal mine and quarry dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Pyrite, Quartzite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B017'43.9%22N+76%C2%B035'26.2%22W\/@41.2955191,-76.5912149,226m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cf8f7e5c83fda3:0xae5377863131caa!2sBeaver+Lake,+PA+17758!3b1!8m2!3d41.2936924!4d-76.5910625!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.2955185!4d-76.5906068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaver Lake, local sandstone outcrops and old mines<\/a><\/td><td>Copper minerals (radioactive)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B017'54.0%22N+76%C2%B041'36.1%22W\/@41.298344,-76.6939005,204m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cf9a7c245e3f47:0x8adf24834f213427!2sTivoli,+PA+17737!3b1!8m2!3d41.2981361!4d-76.691344!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.2983429!4d-76.6933518\" target=\"_blank\">Big Run, area<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B017'54.0%22N+76%C2%B041'36.1%22W\/@41.298344,-76.6939005,204m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cf9a7c245e3f47:0x8adf24834f213427!2sTivoli,+PA+17737!3b1!8m2!3d41.2981361!4d-76.691344!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.2983429!4d-76.6933518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B017'54.0%22N+76%C2%B041'36.1%22W\/@41.298344,-76.6939005,204m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cf9a7c245e3f47:0x8adf24834f213427!2sTivoli,+PA+17737!3b1!8m2!3d41.2981361!4d-76.691344!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.2983429!4d-76.6933518\" target=\"_blank\">NW of Tivoli<\/a><\/td><td>Copper minerals (radioactive), Fossils<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B056'15.7%22N+75%C2%B017'03.8%22W\/@40.9377053,-75.2861765,673m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1squarry!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.9377017!4d-75.2843773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monroe County, several quarries in SE part of county<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Pyrite, Fluorite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B050'49.0%22N+75%C2%B027'09.0%22W\/@40.846939,-75.453598,411m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c45b44ed995207:0x84df2522bdd79153!2sKunkletown,+PA+18058!3b1!8m2!3d40.8478714!4d-75.4482393!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8469372!4d-75.4525025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kunkeltown, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals, Azurite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B059'25.7%22N+75%C2%B008'04.9%22W\/@40.990461,-75.136898,820m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c4884c683af92b:0xace6f8fba6106c39!2sStroudsburg,+PA+18360!3b1!8m2!3d40.9867609!4d-75.1946248!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.990457!4d-75.134704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stroudsbrug, area gravels and exposures near state line<\/a><\/td><td>Agatized coral, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B044'50.1%22N+75%C2%B017'13.5%22W\/@40.7472509,-75.2892131,797m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c46b821870585f:0x37203227748fc82b!2sEaston,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.688432!4d-75.2207323!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.7472468!4d-75.2870883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easton, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Chert, Flint, Apatite, Diopside, Epidote, Pyrite, Quartz crystals, Serpentine, Williamsite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/41%C2%B014'55.9%22N+75%C2%B054'08.2%22W\/@41.248869,-75.9044749,815m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c51a12b4b3af95:0x5c1f13c5690b86d8!2sKingston,+PA+18704!3b1!8m2!3d41.2617481!4d-75.8968635!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.2488648!4d-75.902287\" target=\"_blank\">Kingston, area fields and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B054'31.4%22N+75%C2%B058'43.4%22W\/@41.2243321,-76.4140789,8.32z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c5bb557bf40011:0xf8a9824cb359e0!2sMcAdoo,+PA+18237!3b1!8m2!3d40.9015796!4d-75.9913141!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.9087194!4d-75.9787277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&lsquo;The Echo&rsquo;, coal mines near McAdoo and Tresckow<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southeastern Pennsylvania Rockhounding Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire region of southeastern Pennsylvania is famous for its rocks and minerals. The surface geology is dominated by old, heavily mineralized bands of the Appalachian mountains which have been eroded by the many rivers and streams which now cut through the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This part of the country is one of the most heavily mined areas in the entire country, with many large strip mines and quarries scouring the surface. Most of these quarries are focused on coal, sandstone, and marble, but there are often many associated rocks and gemstones which will be of interest to the collector. Some of these quarries will allow local rockhounding clubs to collect on their property if arrangements are made in advance, so if you are hoping to search in one that will be your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of rocks and minerals you can find in southeastern Pennsylvania are seemingly limitless. You can find quartz-family minerals like quartz crystals, amethyst, petrified wood, agate, and jasper in gravels and fields all across the region. Near the Maryland state line you can find gem-quality varieties of serpentine in quarries and mining dumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most popular and well-known old rockhounding locations are the Rossville Road Cut and Prospect Park. Both locations have reportedly been pretty worn down over the years, but if you bring a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XkYUql\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decent sized sledge<\/a> and are prepared to use it you can likely still find good material there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4f7ff\"><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%B045'20.3%22N+77%C2%B027'10.4%22W\/@39.7556391,-77.455072,836m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sAdams+County,+PA+mine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7556353!4d-77.4528779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adams County, mines and quarries near state line<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Cuprite, Malachite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B048'46.2%22N+77%C2%B033'05.0%22W\/@39.8128283,-77.5531736,679m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c9a2a5b954ec5d:0xa1adcbe19e858e64!2sFox+Hill,+PA+17268!3b1!8m2!3d39.8123152!4d-77.5544347!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8128251!4d-77.5513877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fox Hill, area W of Cashtown<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B057'40.6%22N+77%C2%B023'57.7%22W\/@39.9612931,-77.401556,833m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c9080dec21e0f5:0x72fee7ab84d33527!2sPiney+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d39.9606477!4d-77.3888743!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9612886!4d-77.3993621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piney Mountain, W flank<\/a><\/td><td>Piedmontite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B054'43.1%22N+77%C2%B029'54.2%22W\/@39.9119741,-77.500577,834m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sCaledonia+state+park!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9119697!4d-77.498383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caledonia State Park (outside boundaries)<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B048'13.3%22N+77%C2%B012'46.2%22W\/@39.8037041,-77.215023,835m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x89c9acebd321eb51:0xc3dfe11109bf9524!2sCulp's+Hill!8m2!3d39.8201156!4d-77.2203606!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8037004!4d-77.2128287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gettysburg, many area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Copper (native), Chabazite, Epidote, Malachite, Quartz, Feldspar, Magnetite, Olivine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B016'12.3%22N+75%C2%B007'01.8%22W\/@40.270073,-75.118761,607m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c446ceb7670e1f:0x9e1be4fefb5ca713!2sBucks+County,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.4107964!4d-75.2479061!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2700701!4d-75.1171558\" target=\"_blank\">Bucks County, Countywide creek gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B017'59.2%22N+75%C2%B054'59.1%22W\/@40.299786,-75.9169775,207m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c670ca5086a8b9:0xe2eea549f5bf19f0!2sReading,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.3356483!4d-75.9268747!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2997852!4d-75.9164291\" target=\"_blank\">Reading, in gravels of Schuylkill River<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B020'25.5%22N+75%C2%B039'32.1%22W\/@40.340422,-75.6594615,207m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6817188a90349:0xca0a8eb1b40156b2!2sBoyertown,+PA+19512!3b1!8m2!3d40.3337075!4d-75.6374083!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3404213!4d-75.6589131\" target=\"_blank\">Boyerstown, W in Ironstone Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Magnetite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B014'50.0%22N+75%C2%B048'55.8%22W\/@40.247328,-75.8190905,975m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c679ea4653aa45:0x31e78b63b088be0d!2sBirdsboro,+PA+19508!3b1!8m2!3d40.2645371!4d-75.8040852!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2472195!4d-75.8154991\" target=\"_blank\">Birdsboro, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Zeolite crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B006'04.0%22N+75%C2%B031'15.0%22W\/@40.1235849,-76.0636005,9.46z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.1011111!4d-75.5208333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brookdale Mine (enquire at golf pro shop)<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz, Pyromorphite, Azurite, Cerussite, Fluorite, Galena, Pyrite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B015'27.2%22N+75%C2%B011'10.8%22W\/@40.2575681,-75.188521,829m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6a678638aea15:0x72f32100aaeb5eee!2sEureka,+PA+18914!3b1!8m2!3d40.2445516!4d-75.1921176!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.257564!4d-75.186327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eureka, area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (smoky quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B009'10.9%22N+74%C2%B057'13.3%22W\/@40.1530179,-74.9552473,588m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6ad6fe4e6ff5b:0x199018a8135dc09a!2sFeasterville,+Feasterville-Trevose,+PA+19053!3b1!8m2!3d40.1439987!4d-75.0051694!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1530148!4d-74.9536943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Feasterville, area outcrops and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Sunstone, Agate, Feldspar, Chalcedony, Chert, Silicified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B012'59.6%22N+74%C2%B046'34.9%22W\/@40.2157239,-74.7797783,2758m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c157593255b2cb:0xe9481c0e42a5c7da!2sMorrisville,+PA+19067!3b1!8m2!3d40.2086471!4d-74.7746182!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2165502!4d-74.7763486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morrisville, gravels of Delaware River<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B014'26.3%22N+74%C2%B058'14.9%22W\/@40.2406255,-74.9715862,295m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c1548d5c46ab4f:0xdaa3ef0948be0af6!2sNewtown,+PA+18940!3b1!8m2!3d40.2283371!4d-74.9322596!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2406244!4d-74.9708065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newtown, in gravels of Neshaminy Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/crystalcavepa.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crystal Cave (fee)<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes, Quartz crystals, Gemstones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B035'37.5%22N+75%C2%B011'00.5%22W\/@40.5937549,-75.1850109,583m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c4115847e4c3ed:0x7f478568339fe634!2sRiegelsville,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.5942673!4d-75.195453!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.5937516!4d-75.1834598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riegelsville, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B049'27.7%22N+75%C2%B046'21.2%22W\/@39.8243577,-75.7740211,557m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6543d132b17e3:0x725fdaa64cf182af!2sAvondale,+PA+19311!3b1!8m2!3d39.823443!4d-75.783273!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8243553!4d-75.7725564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avondale, area gravels just E<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (clear, smoky), Rutile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B058'20.8%22N+75%C2%B052'07.1%22W\/@39.9724591,-75.870843,833m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c65be862d6462b:0xe97aea7d6e336b62!2sCoatesville,+PA+19320!3b1!8m2!3d39.9831616!4d-75.8238355!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9724553!4d-75.8686495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coatsville, area to W south of highway in pegmatite<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Beryl, Epidote, Garnet, Quartz crystals (smoky)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B055'26.4%22N+75%C2%B038'55.2%22W\/@39.9239931,-75.650851,833m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6f13ac44130eb:0xcc1676334a070d30!2sPlum+Run!3b1!8m2!3d39.9331049!4d-75.6178984!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9239887!4d-75.6486574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">East Bradford, in gravels near Brandywine Creek and Plum Run<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (rock crystal)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B051'12.9%22N+75%C2%B053'15.4%22W\/@40.853597,-75.889798,822m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c5b085b4908581:0x5f134c26f8eb493!2sHauto,+Nesquehoning,+PA+18240!3b1!8m2!3d40.8442557!4d-75.8910323!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.8535931!4d-75.8876035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hauto, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B011'01.5%22N+75%C2%B043'53.4%22W\/@40.1837471,-75.73369,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c66212c8e5d4db:0xd6f60864f2c89a!2sKnauertown,+PA+19465!3b1!8m2!3d40.171389!4d-75.727222!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1837431!4d-75.7314961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knauertown, mining dumps around French Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Apatite, Apophyllite, Azurite, Calcite (green), Chrysocolla, Malachite, Pyrite crystals, Quartz crystals, Rhodochrosite, Stilbite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B044'06.6%22N+76%C2%B002'54.7%22W\/@39.7351674,-76.0493024,292m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c7b4f4f49af379:0xfa053a8bf7e43d7f!2sNottingham,+West+Nottingham+Township,+PA+19362!3b1!8m2!3d39.7509084!4d-76.0241274!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7351657!4d-76.0485363\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Park, area of Black Run in exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Serpentine, Garnet, Feldspar, Tourmaline, Albite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B043'39.0%22N+76%C2%B007'57.4%22W\/@39.7275071,-76.134791,836m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c64cae09e1f15d:0x43ad643b2e6db60c!2sOxford,+PA+19363!3b1!8m2!3d39.785386!4d-75.9788349!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7275029!4d-76.132597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrightsdale, area quarries and mines to S<\/a><\/td><td>Brucite, Chromite, Magnesite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B010'38.2%22N+75%C2%B048'00.1%22W\/@40.1681739,-75.7992332,5849m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c663e75c5c8d55:0xfb73b82251b8b725!2sWarwick,+PA+19520!3b1!8m2!3d40.1650973!4d-75.7838155!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.17729!4d-75.8000189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warwick, area mines near French Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite, Copper, Hematite, Limonite, Magnetite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B051'57.8%22N+75%C2%B044'06.7%22W\/@39.8660517,-75.7361262,351m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c657d69e339f65:0x9eaa173d83c39a40!2sWillowdale,+PA+19348!3b1!8m2!3d39.874167!4d-75.718056!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.86605!4d-75.7352038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willowdale, area of Red Clay Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (rock crystal)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B007'57.7%22N+77%C2%B005'19.2%22W\/@40.1326841,-77.0908457,831m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c8e3f52e32d28f:0x138b39405e2b371d!2sReading+Banks!3b1!8m2!3d40.1353686!4d-77.1047017!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1326797!4d-77.0886575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Rocks, area SE of Boiling Springs<\/a><\/td><td>Crytomelane, Goethite, Fluorite, Quartz crystals, Tourmaline, Zircon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B013'13.3%22N+77%C2%B012'55.3%22W\/@40.2203485,-77.2167021,507m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c8e1db70866437:0xf438bbcd5c2eccce!2sCarlisle,+PA+17013!3b1!8m2!3d40.2010241!4d-77.2002745!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2203458!4d-77.2153655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlisle, area fields and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (banded), Quartz crystals, Jasper, Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B006'32.6%22N+77%C2%B014'20.7%22W\/@40.1090681,-77.2412827,831m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c8e136167ba107:0x5a552f0047a2259d!2sMt+Holly+Springs,+PA+17065!3b1!8m2!3d40.1184235!4d-77.1899817!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1090645!4d-77.2390938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mt. Holly Springs, area fields and gravels to W<\/a><\/td><td>Agate nodules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B002'00.6%22N+77%C2%B019'32.5%22W\/@40.0335061,-77.3278835,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c90430d9b870f9:0xca43970d1e8de62b!2sLittle+Rocky+Ridge!3b1!8m2!3d40.0325911!4d-77.3235952!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0335016!4d-77.3257052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Rocky Ridge, area outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Hematite, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B049'30.8%22N+75%C2%B026'44.3%22W\/@39.8252201,-75.4467196,418m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6e5b6eb26af09:0x2049386149b62db2!2sBoothwyn,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d39.8301125!4d-75.4415843!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8252181!4d-75.4456237\" target=\"_blank\">East Branch Naamanm Creek, near Boothwyn in pits<\/a><\/td><td>Sphene, Quartz crystals, Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B051'15.7%22N+75%C2%B035'55.9%22W\/@39.8543565,-75.6007253,712m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6fa422767c4eb:0x56a91e55078361a2!2sChadds+Ford,+PA+19317!3b1!8m2!3d39.8719622!4d-75.591401!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8543528!4d-75.5988571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brandywine Creek, in gravels near Chadd&rsquo;s Ford<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B052'25.2%22N+75%C2%B027'38.0%22W\/@39.873669,-75.4621352,604m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6e59017fe322f:0x5384f5ade3c512f7!2sChelsea,+Bethel+Township,+PA+19060!3b1!8m2!3d39.8670561!4d-75.4679756!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.873666!4d-75.4605492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chester Creek, in gravels near Chelsea<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Quartz crystals (smoky)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B056'16.8%22N+75%C2%B024'58.4%22W\/@39.9380101,-75.418402,833m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6ea3855ab3649:0xb5e436f5516e2bcc!2sMarple+Township,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d39.9737098!4d-75.3528779!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9380065!4d-75.4162084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marple, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst, Quartz crystals (clear, rutilated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B056'48.1%22N+75%C2%B025'25.0%22W\/@39.9466901,-75.425793,833m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6e95f8c008177:0x26a3e831e79eba99!2sBlue+Hill,+Upper+Providence+Township,+PA+19063!3b1!8m2!3d39.9509441!4d-75.4129729!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9466865!4d-75.4235987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Hill, general area N of Media<\/a><\/td><td>Albite, Amazonite, Beryl, Feldspar, Sunstone, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B055'21.8%22N+75%C2%B021'51.0%22W\/@39.9227342,-75.3648376,253m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1squarry!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.9227329!4d-75.3641716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crum Creek, in gravels and quarries near Swarthmore<\/a><\/td><td>Geryl (golden), Amethyst, Garnet, Quart crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B052'29.2%22N+75%C2%B022'44.8%22W\/@39.8747847,-75.3800477,353m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6e87b25dce905:0x6520b7e8a754712c!2sWaterville+Rd,+Nether+Providence+Township,+PA+19086!3b1!8m2!3d39.8751344!4d-75.3798555!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8747832!4d-75.3791197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upland, area around Waterville road<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (amethyst)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B006'29.1%22N+76%C2%B040'09.8%22W\/@40.1080755,-76.671254,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c890c6de366ea9:0xb2a7983084a279e3!2sBainbridge,+PA+17502!3b1!8m2!3d40.0909286!4d-76.6674673!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1080721!4d-76.669396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bainbridge, area fields and gravels to N<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B010'12.1%22N+75%C2%B054'47.8%22W\/@40.1700191,-75.91546,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c669a371ac48a7:0xa499307e4f1b9923!2sChurchtown,+PA+17555!3b1!8m2!3d40.133153!4d-75.9646642!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1700155!4d-75.9132658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Churchtown, area 3 mi. to NE<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B008'05.0%22N+76%C2%B003'39.3%22W\/@40.1358865,-76.0639566,1191m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c66a84e3cc1793:0x643f08cf141e27c6!2sBlue+Ball,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1183438!4d-76.0482087!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1347089!4d-76.06091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lancaster, Blue Ball, and Brownstown, many area quarries<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite (dogtooth), Fluorite, Hematite, Quartz crystal, Rutile, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B003'36.4%22N+76%C2%B026'57.8%22W\/@40.060098,-76.4499235,208m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6275da2a41aa1:0xfdfca26e415a4a75!2sGrubb+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d40.0603531!4d-76.4472705!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0600972!4d-76.4493749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grubb Lake and Mud Lake, general area in gravels and soils<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (limonite)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B040'32.0%22N+76%C2%B049'55.1%22W\/@40.6755664,-76.8337915,688m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89cf37ffe7cd4e65:0xf22d3915fa48bb5a!2sMandata,+PA+17830!3b1!8m2!3d40.683418!4d-76.8266377!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.6755631!4d-76.831961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meckley&rsquo;s Quarry near Mandata (clubs only, by appt.)<\/a><\/td><td>Celestine (gem-quality)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B044'06.2%22N+76%C2%B008'29.0%22W\/@39.7350615,-76.1432709,713m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c7c95c3638affb:0x9f22b5e01fa0b502!2sRock+Springs,+MD+21911!3b1!8m2!3d39.7151069!4d-76.1585635!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.7350578!4d-76.1413999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock Springs Run, general area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (moss agate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B004'18.0%22N+76%C2%B055'24.9%22W\/@40.0386609,-77.1626241,8.43z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c8ede2a5bf0e4f:0x1834c11ae8a98d32!2sRossville,+PA+17365!3b1!8m2!3d40.0639832!4d-76.9177519!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0716718!4d-76.923591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rossville Road Cut<\/a><\/td><td>Copper minerals, Malachite, Azurite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B019'49.3%22N+76%C2%B033'22.9%22W\/@40.3303651,-76.558552,829m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c604139a3d314f:0xb57d8358e900b947!2sLebanon+County,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.3666686!4d-76.5025742!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3303614!4d-76.5563578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lebanon County, very many are quarries and dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B015'17.2%22N+76%C2%B023'52.2%22W\/@40.2547914,-76.399655,691m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sbig+hill,+cornwall+PA!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2547877!4d-76.3978263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornwall, many old mining dumps S of Rte. 322<\/a><\/td><td>Actinolite, Andradite, Calcite, Chlorite, Diopside, Epidote, Fluorite, Garnet (grossularite), Labradorite, Magnetite, Moonstone, Prehnite, Pyrite crystals, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B039'50.6%22N+76%C2%B022'56.8%22W\/@40.6640514,-76.3837696,496m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.664049!4d-76.3824486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schuylkill County, many area coal mines<\/a><\/td><td>Pyrite (cubes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B035'50.5%22N+75%C2%B026'28.4%22W\/@40.5973611,-75.44341,825m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c439929f4adce1:0xeaf9df4b246824a1!2sAllentown,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.6022939!4d-75.4714098!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.5973572!4d-75.4412161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allentown, area washes, fields, gravels, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Chert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B048'12.3%22N+77%C2%B012'45.3%22W\/@39.7563401,-78.0907613,306830m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1svalley+quarry+gettysburg!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.80342!4d-77.2125952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valley Quarry, Gettysburg (clubs only, by appt.)<\/a><\/td><td>Copper, Epidote, Chrysocolla, Chalcopyrite, Chabazite, Stilbite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B030'11.1%22N+75%C2%B031'31.6%22W\/@40.5030781,-75.527644,826m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c42fc25fdaabcf:0x17a42667e5e78960!2sMacungie,+PA+18062!3b1!8m2!3d40.5159304!4d-75.5551858!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.5030743!4d-75.5254496\" target=\"_blank\">Macungie, genera<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B030'11.1%22N+75%C2%B031'31.6%22W\/@40.5030781,-75.527644,826m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c42fc25fdaabcf:0x17a42667e5e78960!2sMacungie,+PA+18062!3b1!8m2!3d40.5159304!4d-75.5551858!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.5030743!4d-75.5254496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">l<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B030'11.1%22N+75%C2%B031'31.6%22W\/@40.5030781,-75.527644,826m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c42fc25fdaabcf:0x17a42667e5e78960!2sMacungie,+PA+18062!3b1!8m2!3d40.5159304!4d-75.5551858!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.5030743!4d-75.5254496\" target=\"_blank\"> area just N of Shimerville<\/a><\/td><td>Corundum (blue), Sapphire (crystals, asteriated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B020'52.7%22N+75%C2%B024'39.1%22W\/@40.3479621,-75.413059,828m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c4253e7b88b62f:0xd40f58e76776bed6!2sVera+Cruz,+PA+18049!3b1!8m2!3d40.5051535!4d-75.499047!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.347958!4d-75.4108651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marlboroville, general area to S in hills and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper (red, brown, yellow), Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B022'01.1%22N+75%C2%B051'56.0%22W\/@40.3669743,-75.8673479,673m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c678622ff6423d:0x710442869a9fbc5a!2sAlsace+Township,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.379377!4d-75.8650148!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3669706!4d-75.8655639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alsace Township, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcedony, Jasper, Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/39%C2%B052'38.5%22N+75%C2%B018'21.2%22W\/@39.877372,-75.3064295,209m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6c2ef773d3aaf:0xfc5fc55908ccbd0!2sProspect+Park,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d39.8878904!4d-75.3082426!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.8773711!4d-75.3058808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prospect Park, Morton Homestead in stream feeding Darby Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Kyanite (blades), Feldspar crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B005'55.2%22N+75%C2%B019'37.8%22W\/@40.0986771,-75.329347,831m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c696003b684205:0x8c9fc675f954f808!2sBridgeport,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1051084!4d-75.3451838!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0986733!4d-75.3271528\" target=\"_blank\">Bridgeport, quarries along Schuy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B005'55.2%22N+75%C2%B019'37.8%22W\/@40.0986771,-75.329347,831m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c696003b684205:0x8c9fc675f954f808!2sBridgeport,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1051084!4d-75.3451838!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0986733!4d-75.3271528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">l<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B005'55.2%22N+75%C2%B019'37.8%22W\/@40.0986771,-75.329347,831m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c696003b684205:0x8c9fc675f954f808!2sBridgeport,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1051084!4d-75.3451838!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0986733!4d-75.3271528\" target=\"_blank\">kill River<\/a><\/td><td>Calcite, Chalcedony, Dolomite, Goethite, Jasper, Malachite, Quartz crystals (rock crystal), Sphalerite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B013'53.9%22N+75%C2%B005'58.0%22W\/@40.2316361,-75.101624,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6a538fcb4c9c3:0xc52fc398177883e4!2sMaple+Glen,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1792754!4d-75.1804521!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.2316321!4d-75.0994299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maple Glen, area gravels and pits<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B000'46.8%22N+75%C2%B023'22.3%22W\/@40.0130131,-75.391733,832m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c6a538fcb4c9c3:0xc52fc398177883e4!2sMaple+Glen,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1792754!4d-75.1804521!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0130086!4d-75.3895394\">Philadelphia, area to NW in stream gravels, fields, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Petrified wood, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Quartz crystals,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B009'54.2%22N+76%C2%B050'39.4%22W\/@40.1650608,-76.845819,579m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1650578!4d-76.8442893\" target=\"_blank\">Harrisburg, general<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B009'54.2%22N+76%C2%B050'39.4%22W\/@40.1650608,-76.845819,579m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1650578!4d-76.8442893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B009'54.2%22N+76%C2%B050'39.4%22W\/@40.1650608,-76.845819,579m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1650578!4d-76.8442893\" target=\"_blank\">area to S<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Garnet (andradite), Opal, Quartz crystals, Silicified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B010'14.1%22N+76%C2%B054'38.4%22W\/@40.170571,-76.9112025,208m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c8ebd166e97c5d:0xf38b3a04e4672c05!2sLisburn,+PA+17055!3b1!8m2!3d40.1678694!4d-76.9102518!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.1705698!4d-76.9106535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yellow Breeches Creek, in gravels near Lisburn<\/a><\/td><td>Conglomerate (&lsquo;Potomac Marble&rsquo;)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B005'58.6%22N+76%C2%B044'50.4%22W\/@40.0996229,-76.7488947,596m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c8914b519d111f:0x115a90e9e65dac01!2sYork+Haven,+PA!3b1!8m2!3d40.1109277!4d-76.7158012!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.0996196!4d-76.7473206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York Haven, area fields and gravels to SW<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Geodes in Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447.jpg\" alt=\"Geode\" class=\"wp-image-4673\" style=\"width:600px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-335x251.jpg 335w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-347x260.jpg 347w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447.jpg\" alt=\"Geode\" class=\"wp-image-4673 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-335x251.jpg 335w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-347x260.jpg 347w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1pxl_20210806_212112447.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A small geode from my collection<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Geodes are some of the most popular rocks sought by rockhounds all over the world, and Pennsylvania is no exception. However, even with the seemingly limitless cool rocks and minerals you can find here, geodes are a relatively rare occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A determined collector can still find some geodes with a little luck and knowledge. The geodes found in Pennsylvania are typically lined with minerals like quartz, amethyst, and limonite and would make a great addition to your collection if you can get your hands on one.<\/p>\n\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\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find geodes in Pennsylvania are in the gravels and soils around Grubb Lake and Mud Lake west of Lancaster, the town of Upland, and Gravel Bar Hollow near North Vandergrift. For a small fee you can also reliably find them at the popular Crystal Cave Mine which is open to the public.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Amethyst in Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst\" class=\"wp-image-4073\" style=\"width:450px;height:301px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst\" class=\"wp-image-4073 lazyload\" style=\"width:450px;height:301px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_23289887.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amethyst<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amethyst is one of the most easily recognized and popular minerals around and is extremely popular with collectors. If you&rsquo;re rockhounding in Pennsylvania you will be delighted to learn that it&rsquo;s actually fairly common around here and there has even been a relatively recent attempt to adopt it as the state gemstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While amethyst isn&rsquo;t exactly rare in Pennsylvania, you can&rsquo;t find it just laying around anywhere.<strong> In general, the best places to find amethyst in Pennsylvania are in the southeastern part of the state in igneous and metamorphic exposures and the gravels of streams that cut through those formations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find amethyst in Pennsylvania are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Harrisburg, the area just to the south<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upland, around Watervill Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swarthmore, around Crum Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marple and the surrounding area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chelsea, in the gravels of Chester Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chadd&rsquo;s Ford, in the gravels of Brandywine Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carlisle, in surrounding fields and gravels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mount Pleasant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morrison Cove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pennsylvania 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 for every location 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 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.dcnr.pa.gov\/bof\/huntmap\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">this interactive map from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some additional resources to help you check on land ownership and mineral claims:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/ivm\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">US Forest Service Interactive Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mlrs.blm.gov\/s\/research-map#8,40.49164287773411,-79.50796408292143\" target=\"_blank\">BLM&rsquo;s Mineral Land and Records System<\/a> &ndash; to check for mineral claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Pennsylvania 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.phmc.pa.gov\/Archives\/Research-Online\/Pages\/County-Courthouses.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">contacting the county courthouse in the 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 href=\"https:\/\/mrdata.usgs.gov\/mrds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mineral Resources Data System<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcnr.pa.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcnr.pa.gov\/about\/Pages\/Geological-Survey.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania Bureau of Geological Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americangeosciences.org\/critical-issues\/maps\/interactive-map-pennsylvanias-geology-and-natural-resources\" target=\"_blank\">American Geosciences Interactive Map of Pennylvania Geology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gis.dcnr.state.pa.us\/pageode\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania GEOlogic Data Exploration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guides.libraries.psu.edu\/PAMinesandMining\" target=\"_blank\">Annual Reports on Pennsylvania Mining Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minemaps.psu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania Mine Map Atlas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcnr.pa.gov\/Education\/GeologyEducation\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania Geology Educational Booklets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is part of my <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/state-by-state-rockhounding-location-guides-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>State-By-State Rockhounding Guides<\/strong><\/a> series. Please check out more states for thousands of additional sites to go rockhounding!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania ranks among the best states in the country for rockhounding, both for the wide variety of rocks and minerals that can be found here and for the sheer number of prospective rockhounding locations. 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