Lost Mines of Atlantis
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Family-owned gem mining and curio shop. Purchase buckets to pan for gemstones and keep what you find. Also sells crystals, Mexican pottery, aromatherapy products. Geode cracking available with hand-cranking apparatus. Featured on ABC Action News and Orlando Sentinel.
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Gemstones
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Geodes
Hollow rocks lined with crystals. Iowa's Keokuk region is the Geode Capital of the World.
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Quartz Crystals
Clear, smoky, and rose quartz crystals are among the most common and rewarding rockhounding finds. Arkansas produces world-class quartz.
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Amethyst
Purple quartz crystals found in geodes and pegmatites. Notable sources include Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maine.
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Lost Mines of Atlantis with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35