Copperhead Creek Gem Mine
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Fun for all ages, Copperhead Creek Gem Mine offers a flowing water sluice in the heart of Nashville. Pour dirt into a screen box and uncover gems, fossils, and arrowheads. Identification cards provided. Located at Brown County Rock Shop.
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Gemstones
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Fossils
From shark teeth in Florida to dinosaurs in Montana, the US offers world-class fossil hunting for all skill levels.
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Arrowheads
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Copperhead Creek Gem Mine 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