Bluff View Farm Rocks
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300-acre fee-dig operation near Potosi, MO in Washington County. Specializes in large quartz crystal plates ('Ozark diamonds'). Owner Todd is very accommodating. Some areas wheelchair accessible. Primitive camping available down by the creek. Open 7 days a week from 10am to dark. Night digging available in certain areas.
🪨 What You Can Find Here
Quartz Crystals
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Quartz Plates
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Calcite
Common but versatile carbonate mineral that forms in many crystal habits. Found in geodes, cave deposits, and veins throughout the US.
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Galena
Lead sulfide mineral with metallic luster, the primary ore of lead. Found in Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, and New York's historic mining districts.
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Barite
Heavy barium sulfate mineral that forms distinctive rosette and crystal formations. Oklahoma's Rose Rock Beds produce world-famous barite roses.
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Agates
Banded chalcedony prized for their colors and patterns. Lake Superior agates, Fairburn agates, and Montana moss agates are especially famous.
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Sphalerite
Zinc sulfide mineral, the primary ore of zinc. Found in Missouri, Wisconsin, New York, and Kentucky's Mississippi Valley deposits.
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Pyrite
Iron sulfide known as Fool's Gold for its metallic luster. Found in many US states, often in association with other minerals. Popular with beginner collectors.
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Bluff View Farm Rocks 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